Dear Susun,
Please, can you help me?
I have a terrible fungal infection on the instep of my foot (called bullous tinea pedis). I am breastfeeding and I don't want to use doctor's drugs anyway.
You wrote that apple cider vinegar is one of your favourite antifungal remedies. How do I apply it? Should I soak my foot in it? Please can you help. I am quite frightened and don't want to lose my foot.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Hello,
Yes, you can soak your foot in the ACV, usually diluted anywhere from 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water to 1/2 and 1/2, twice a day, at least 15-20 minutes. Can use plain ACV or have the vinegar infused with either red clover or yarrow... Some people use vinegar straight, applying with a cotton ball over affected areas. I would also try yarrow tincture spray on feet as well.
Also from Susun: "In order to kill the fungus in those places, wipe out shoes with vinegar and place in the sun to dry. For socks, sheets, towels, rugs (yes the fungus hides in all those places and can stay alive there for years), wash well, wipe or rinse with vinegar and dry in the sun if at all possible. A few days of "hysterical hygiene" should insure that the fungus will get gone and stay gone."
Internally, I would try dandelion root and/or burdock root tinctures, make sure to keep your immune system strong, incorporating mushrooms, seaweed, etc. into diet. Here is some of Susun's thoughts on that:
You may also wish to check out our forum at www.healingwiseforum.com in case there are some other suggestions there as well. Susun has a free health hotline on blogtalkradio, Tuesday nights 7:30-9:30 pm EST. Call in with your questions 1-646-929-2463. Visit the link for more info: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed
Again, I would do the soaks a couple times a day if possible, and try to let go of the fear. Be patient, keep your immune system strong, foot treated, clean and dry and you should see improvement.
blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team
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