ok, ok, I admit it, I have smelly feet! So can you help?

[chickenscratching]

:cry:
can anyone recommend a NATURAL foot powder? or any other method to cure one of smellilicious feet?

[supernova]

1. odor eaters?

and why isn't this in the Lounge?

[chickenscratching]

3. is odor eaters natural? n/t

[supernova]

6. Yes, they're sole inserts

with a charcoal layer, I think.

You can also use cornstarch. Oh, and go barefoot at home. Air your feet out.

[Sequoia]

2. Hey remember the lines of this song:

My head hurts, my feet stink, and I don't love Jesus.

[saltpoint]

4. This is a common mistake, chickenscratching. It isn't you.

The smell you describe is not from your feet. No, not at all.

It's from the office of U.S. Representative Tom DeLay (R-Texas).

And it's MUCH stronger than your charitable description.

[AlCzervik]

5. Maybe Gold Bond? I use thier cream for dry skin but

their powder is supposed to work well. You shouldn't wear the same shoes or sneakers everyday, you need to let them dry out for a day and wear socks with both.

[KamaAina]

7. CaLLing Dr. Sniffa! Dr. Sniffa to the Lounge STAT!

:spank:

[sniffa]

11. sorry, i got here Late

:P

[ElsewheresDaughter]

8. maybe zinc and magnesium defiecncy...also try rosemary or juniper soap

Try taking zinc tablets. Zinc, plus magnesium, will help balance your body's metabolism and reduce the cause of bad odor. Studies have shown that taking 30 to 50mg daily will dramatically reduce certain body odors, although you may need less. Zinc may also reduce perspiration and sweaty feet.


Conventional wisdom suggests that perspiration is the cause of body odor. However, perspiration by itself is basically odorless, but it is the bacteria and odors coming from other sources that are the real culprits.



Anaerobic bacteria, which flourish when your body doesn't have enough oxygen, may well be the cause of your body odor. As the body's metabolism goes to work, it gives off odors which is the body's way of ridding itself of waste products. Any imbalances in metabolism will result in stronger odors.

Waste products can also be the result of toxins that accumulate in our bodies. In today's world we are bombarded with toxins in our homes, food, and air that accumulate in the body when the organs of elimination cannot dispose of them. The liver and intestines may be clogged up, causing odors to emanate from the body. In this case, a thorough detoxification program that cleanses the liver, kidneys and colon may be useful.

Dietary imbalances, resulting in constipation or a deficiency of magnesium or zinc may be other causes of body and foot odor. Because of different body chemistries, some people who eat large quantities of meat or who are vegetarians have a very distinctive body odor which can be quite offensive. Some individuals cannot metabolize foods containing large amounts of choline, such as eggs, fish, liver and legumes. The result is a "fishy" smell. If you are one of these people, cut out these products and see if this is the cause of your odor. Certain foods and drinks, such as onions, garlic, curry, certain spicy foods, coffee and alcohol, are also prime causes. Fried and baked goods may contain rancid fats and oils that lead to body odor.

Folk Remedies

Alcohol/witch hazel. Wipe your feet with alcohol, white vinegar or witch haze.

Apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar eliminates under arm body odor when used in place of deodorant because it reduces the pH of the skin. Bacteria can't live in areas with low pH.


Baking soda. Baking soda, the odor-eating standby, can be used instead of deodorant. Just apply the powder to your dry armpits. It will kill bacteria and help absorb perspiration. Cornstarch can also be used instead or mixed with the baking soda.

Parsley/alfalfa. Chewing parsley, alfalfa and other leafy greens will help neutralize body odor, probably because of the deodorizing effect of the chlorophyll.

Radishes. Juice about two dozen radishes, add 1/4 teaspoon of glycerine, and put in a squirt or spray-top bottle. Use as an underarm deodorant or to reduce foot odor.

Rosemary is an antibacterial herb. Put 8 to 10 drops of the essential oil in 1 ounce of water and appy it where needed.

Sage. Herbalists suggest drinking a cup of sage tea daily to reduce sweat gland activity. This is especially true for those who perspire excessively due to tension. Use 11/2 teaspoonsful of dried sage or two tea bags in one cup of water; steep for ten minutes; drink in small doses throughout the day. Fresh sage leaves blended with tomato juice has been found to be very effective.

Tea tree is an antibacterial herb. Make a deodorant by putting 2 drops of the essential oil into 1 ounce of water and apply where needed.

Towelettes (baby wipes). Useful when a tense moment surges the sex hormones which produce fluid under the arms and around the genital areas that, when combined with bacteria, causes odor.

Turnip juice. Turnip juice will reduce underarm odor for up to 10 hours. Grate a turnip, squeeze the juice through cheesecloth, so that you have two teaspoonsful. Wash your armpits first, and vigorously rub one teaspoonful on each one.

Wheat grass. Take 500mg of wheat grass daily on an empty stomach and wash down with a glass of water. The chlorophyll will dramatically reduce body odor.

[chickenscratching]

9. holy carrots

thank you SO much, these are the kind of remedies I was looking for-and you gave me so much info to go off of.
Thank you!!! :hug:

[ElsewheresDaughter]

10. you're welcome

:hug:

[progressor]

12. I used to use Gold Bond.

It was great.

[LynneSin]

13. Give yourself a 'pedicure' once a week

I take good care of my feet cause I know they can be an issue if they are neglected. Once a week I will soak my feet in some foot soak and then I have one of those callus shavers to remove the callus and dead skin. I also get a pumice stone to finish up the conditioning.

I had noticed everytime I paid for a pedicure my feet would not have an issue for many days afterwards, so I started doing some of the same on my own. I think if there is a ton of dead skin on your feet it doesn't have anything else better to do than to start stinking. Foot powder also works along with trying to wear some form of sock with your shoes. I know in summertime we all want to go without socks, but I get those little peds that I can use for 'sockless days'.

[ScreamingMeemie]

14. Soak them in 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water. MrG has the worst feet

in the world. Trust me on this, our whole house could smell like his feet in the summer. Soak your feet for 20 minutes and then dry. Bring a change of socks with you to change into at mid day. He also sprinkles tinactin powder in his shoes or regular baby powder (burt's bees). His feet were literally being eaten up and are now soft and scentless. :hi: Good luck.