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Foot odor can be embarrassing and difficult to cure. With the expansion of awareness of the potential toxicity and long-term side effects of traditional medications for any disease or infection, including foot odor, natural remedies are becoming popular and mainstream. Foot odor natural remedies are easy and inexpensive to make right at home, or they can be purchased at local health food stores and vitamin shops.

Get Rid of That Smell, the Natural Way!
Long-term use of harsh chemicals can lead to all sorts of toxic situations for the body. The feet are no exception to this rule. This can be avoided by purchasing foot odor natural remedies, or using ingredients found in your cupboards, for mixing one yourself. The use of essential oils with anti-fungal properties, mixed with some sweet-smelling oils can really make a difference in ridding bacteria and fungus which contributes to that horrible smell.

Natural Recipe Using Essential Oils
A great natural recipe for eliminating foot odor is the mixture of certain essential oils with distilled water and other non-toxic substances. Mix 1 cup of distilled water with ¼ of witch hazel. Add about 7 drops of tea tree oil, which contains anti-fungal properties, and an additional 3 to 4 drops of an additional essential oil of your choice. Sage and geranium oil also have anti-fungal properties, while oils like lavender and rose have a wonderful scent. This solution can be sprayed directly on your feet, and inside your shoes as often as you like.

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Natural Deodorizers for the Feet
There are many ingredients that can probably be found in your kitchen cabinets which are great at eliminating foot odors. Baking soda not only rids the awful smell, but also helps to cut down on bacteria. Sprinkle some baking soda in your shoes at night, and add a crumpled ball of newspaper to collect moisture. Tea and vinegar washes can also be made into a foot soak for a great and natural acidic foot bath. Bring tea to a boil, or heat vinegar as an alternative, and once it’s cooled, pour it into a deep dish and soak your feet for at least 20 minutes.

Natural Shoe Inserts
There are many shoe inserts on the market made of natural materials and ingredients which help to minimize foot odors. You may want to take a look at the following:

10prs Bamboo Charcoal Deodorizing Shoe Inserts

Woodlore Cedar Shoe Fresh Inserts

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