There is a growing interest in alternative treatments for certain skin conditions including athlete’s foot. This is a fungus infection of the skin and it’s common to get fungal rashes in heat such as tinea versicolor (usually on the back or chest). Our feet are often sweaty due to being stuffed into socks in tight sneakers.

Be sure at home to let air circulate around your feet and let them be without socks for a while. Check your sneakers to see if they fit or if your feet are crammed in. Alternative treatment experts say that athlete’s foot is due to an acidic environment and low immune system. Try to keep the feet dry and prevent them from excessive sweating and heat. Wear cotton. Fungus can grow where it’s damp and moist. It is also something that can spread so important to take care of.

Look at the materials that compose your socks. Are they breathable. There are various qualities of socks and special materials now to help people prone to athlete’s foot fungal rashes.

To combat fungus, tea tree oil, echinacchea and aloe vera are all recommended. These can be applied locally. You can also take echniaachea and aloe vera orally. Some advocate avoiding acidic foods such as tomatoes and red meats. Of course, the favorites like chips, sodas, sugar and deep fried foods are also no-nos. Acidopholous is great for fighting fungus so use that.

This may sound far out, but there have been readers that have written me about the use of magnets for treating their fungal infections. The theory behind this is that oxygen increase which will kill the fungus. Treat it rather than ignore it so it doesn’t become systemic.

Traditional treatments are available without prescription and include talcum powder. Also some say swimming in chlorinated water is useful to kill the fungal rash.