Problem: Article: One of the most common causes of itchy feet, athlete's foot usually causes a red, scaly rash on and in between your toes. Your feet may be itchiest right after removing your socks and shoes. You might get athlete's foot on just one foot or on both. Athlete's foot is caused by moisture, often from exercise or heat. Be sure to remove your shoes and change into dry socks so that your feet can also dry. You might also get blisters on your feet, or ulcers areas where your skin rubs off. One type of athlete's foot starts on the sole of your foot and causes dryness and scaling that travels over the side of your foot. Mild athlete's foot can often be treated with OTC powders, sprays, or ointments that fight fungal infections. You can ask your doctor for recommendations, or speak with the pharmacist at your local drug store. Common brands are Tinactin, Micatin, Lamisil, and Lotrimin-AF. Rinse your feet and dry them really well, especially in between your toes. Then apply the medication to the tops, bottoms, and sides of both feet, and in between all your toes. Use the medicine two times every day until the rash goes away. Simple athlete's foot should heal in about a week. If your case takes longer to heal (4 to 6 weeks), then you may need an oral anti-fungal medication. If OTC medications don't clear up your athlete's foot in 4-6 weeks, you may need prescription-strength medication. Visit your doctor to discuss this option. Stronger medication may be available to put on your feet, or you might need to take an antifungal medicine as a pill. Oral antifungal medications can affect your liver, so let your doctor know if you have or have ever had liver problems. Athlete's foot, caused by a fungus, thrives in damp environments. Keep your feet dry, and change your socks and shoes as soon as possible if they get wet. Dry your feet thoroughly before putting your socks on. Athlete's foot is also highly contagious, so if you share a swimming pool or locker room with others, protect yourself. Wear shower shoes in the locker room and shower, and don't share towels or linens with someone who has an infection. Clean your feet regularly, washing between your toes with soap. You can also use a hairdryer to make sure that your feet dry properly.
Summary: Recognize athlete's foot. Get an over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal medication. Get prescription medication for stubborn athlete's foot. Keep your feet dry to prevent athlete's foot.

Problem: Article: Use a cage at least 8 feet by 3 feet by 6 feet (2.4 meters by .9 meters by 1.8 meters). As a rule, the larger the cage, the better. Without enough room, your iguana won't be able to thrive and may wind up sick or depressed. Wire cages are suitable if you live in an area that is consistently hot and humid. Otherwise, you will need a large glass tank or enclosure to make sure you can maintain your iguana's environmental conditions. After you pick your cage or enclosure, place substrate across the bottom of it. Use specially designed reptile carpet or flat or shredded newspaper. Avoid bark, woodchips, treated wood, or plastic. Because iguanas live in heavily wooded areas, your iguana will need lots of space and different types of things to climb on. Do this by placing a variety of large branches or specially designed platforms in the habitat. In addition, provide a variety of rocks for the iguana to climb on. Make sure any branches or structures you place in the habitat are large and strong enough to support the iguana. Provide ramps for your iguana to climb to different levels of its habitat. Opt for smooth/flat rocks that your iguana can comfortably lay on. A box or cave-like area will allow your iguana to hide when it feels threatened or scared. Ultimately, a hiding area is an important part of any iguana habit. Without one, your iguana will feel vulnerable and may not thrive. Place a small wooden box under some rocks. Small plants will help transform your iguana's habitat into a more interesting environment that better simulates the wild. Depending on the plants you place, your iguana may eat them or hide in them. Some plants to include are: Acacia Aloe Bamboo Thistle Jade plant Dandelion
Summary: Purchase a large cage. Spread substrate across the bottom of the habitat. Provide things for your iguana to climb. Create a hiding area. Place small plants in the habitat.

Problem: Article: While it might be best to let the diarrhea resolve on its own, you may want to slow down the diarrhea using medication. You can take over-the-counter medications like bismuth subsalicylate or a fiber (psyllium) supplement. Adults can take 2.5 to 30g of psyllium a day in divided doses. Bismuth subsalicylate can be used to treat "traveler's diarrhea" and contains mild antibacterial properties. Psyllium is safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. For vomiting associated with food poisoning, gastroenteritis and most other non-serious causes, take 10004000 mg of ginger (in four divided doses throughout the day. For example, take 2501000 mg four times a day. Ginger has been used to treat nausea and vomiting of many different causes including chemotherapy-induced nausea, and the nausea of early pregnancy. Studies have shown ginger to be effective at relieving post-surgical nausea. It inhibits or suppresses certain types of brain and gut receptors that are related to the sense of nausea. Wash fresh ginger and cut off a two-inch piece. Peel the tan colored "skin" or peel to get to the pale ginger. Cut or grate it into small pieces to get a tablespoon. Add the ginger to two cups of boiling water. Cover the pot and boil it for another minute. Turn off the heat and let the ginger tea steep for three to five minutes. Pour into a cup and add honey if you like. Drink four to six cups of ginger tea a day. Use fresh ginger, not ginger ale. Most ginger ales do not contain real ginger and contain high levels of sweetener. You should avoid sweeteners while nauseous because sugar generally makes you feel worse. While more research is needed, some herbs are believed to reduce viral or bacterial infections that cause nausea. If anything, herbal teas may simply let you relax and minimize your sense of nausea. To make herbal teas, add 1 teaspoon of dried powder or leaf and steep it in 1 cup of boiled water. You can add honey and lemon to taste. Use the following: Peppermint Clove Cinnamon Take peppermint or lemon essential oil and place a drop of oil on both of your wrists and temples. Both peppermint and lemon oil have been traditionally used to treat nausea. Studies suggest that these oils reduce nausea by relaxation or by influencing the part of the brain that controls nausea. Make sure you don't have a skin sensitivity. Either put a single drop of oil on your wrist. If you have a sensitivity, you may experience a rash, redness or itching. If so, try the other oil or another method. Only use essential oils, since candies or scents probably don't have real peppermint or lemon oil and are unlikely to have high enough levels of the oil to be helpful. Lie flat on your back and place pillows under your knees and neck for comfort. Put your hands palm down on your stomach below the rib cage. Place the fingers of your hands together so you can feel them separate. This will let you know you are doing the exercise correctly. Take a long, slow deep breath by expanding your belly, breathing through your diaphragm instead of your rib cage. The diaphragm creates suction that pulls more air into your lungs than can be achieved by expanding the rib cage. Research has shown that controlled, deep breathing can help relieve nausea. Other studies have indicated that breathing can help control nausea after surgery.
Summary:
Take a diarrhea medication. Take a ginger supplement. Make a ginger tea. Make an herbal tea. Try aromatherapy. Practice controlled breathing.