According to MayoClinic,Soaking your feet in warm salt water has been a popular home remedy for many years. It is an easy and affordable way to relieve a variety of medical problems that affect the feet. The salt water solution helps to reduce inflammation, soothe sore muscles, and draw out toxins from the skin. According to MedicalNewsToday, here are some of the medical problems you can treat by soaking your feet in warm salt water.
1.Athlete's Foot.
This is a common fungal infection that causes itching, redness and scaling of the skin between the toes, so by soaking your feet in warm salt water can help to kill the fungus and relieve the symptoms.
2.Foot Odor.
If you suffer from foot odor, soaking your feet in warm salt water can help to eliminate the odor-causing bacteria and fungi.
3.Ingrown Toenails.
Soaking your feet in warm salt water can help to soften the skin around an ingrown toenail, making it easier to remove the nail or to relieve the pain and swelling associated with the condition.
4.Plantar Fasciitis.
This is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the heel and arch of the foot. Soaking your feet in warm salt water can help to reduce inflammation and relieve the pain associated with this condition.
5.Calluses and Corns
Soaking your feet in warm salt water can help to soften calluses and corns, making them easier to remove whereby the salt water solution can also help to prevent the development of new calluses and corns.To make a salt water solution, simply fill a basin or tub with warm water and add a handful of Epsom salt or sea salt. Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes and then pat them dry with a clean towel. You can repeat this process several times a week for best results.
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