Thursday, 21 September 2017

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6 Great Tips to Get Rid of Foot Odor!

No one wants to have to deal with stinky feet every day. For those troubled by smelly feet, this question arises at some point: What exactly is causing my feet to smell?

While we have all suffered from foot perspiration and odor at some point in our lives, for some, sweaty and stinky feet can be a relentless problem that causes much discomfort. This condition can affect the daily lives of individuals, destroying social life, especially if it's related to being at the gym, being outdoors in the heat of the summer, or in a situation where shoes must be removed, such as crowded airports.

A study that was conducted at the Skin and Care Foundation in Australia found that sweaty feet commonly come with an offensive odor, known as bromhidrosis. This condition usually begins in childhood or adolescence and can have a real negative impact on education, social development, and career choices.

However, for those who suffer from this problem, the good news is that with a daily hygiene routine, you can get rid of your stinky feet and any embarrassment that they may cause. Below are 6 things you can do at home that may bring you much relief.

1. Ensure Good Hygiene

Getting rid of foot odor could be as simple as following a daily foot hygiene routine.

It's very important to wash your feet every day and dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes. When you're drying your feet after a shower or bath, dab between your toes with some cotton wool that has been dipped in apple cider vinegar or witch hazel. Sweaty feet can be treated with some antibacterial foot scrub, but avoid using scrubs if you have eczema or broken skin.

Keeping your toenails clean and trimmed will also help to prevent toenail fungus. Furthermore, it's best to remove any hard skin with a foot file. When hard, skin becomes soggy from the dampness, it provides a great home for bacteria.

2. Use a DIY Foot Powder or Foot Scrub

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Once you've cleaned and dried your feet, you can apply powders such as baking soda or cornstarch as these can absorb extra moisture. Antifungal foot powders are great and they can even be made right at home with just a few ingredients. One such recipe can be seen below:

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tablespoons of bentonite clay
• ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
• 2 drops cinnamon essential oil
• 2 drops clove essential oil
• 2 drops frankincense essential oil
• A shaker bottle or glass jar

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the bentonite clay and cayenne powder.
2. Add the essential oils and blend well.
3. Place the concoction in your container.

You can apply this mixture twice a day for two weeks. You can even sleep with it on, but make sure you wear socks to prevent it from soiling your bed sheets.

3. Soak Your Feet

You can try home remedies such as salt baths or apple cider vinegar or tea soaks. With proper hygiene and rotation of shoes, your foot odor should be eliminated.

For temporary relief, consider an apple cider vinegar bath using one part vinegar and two parts water to reduce the levels of bacteria that can cause odor.  

In addition to this, tea soaks are also an effective home remedy. Simply add four to five tea bags to a quart of water. You can use regular or mint tea bags. Make the tea as you normally would, then allow it to cool before soaking your feet in it for 20 minutes a day.

Another option is a salt bath. To do this, pour half a cup of Epsom salt into four cups water and soak your feet in it for 10-15 minutes. Salt baths help to improve skin health and kill fungi, which is why they can help prevent skin disease and smelly feet.

4. Rotate Your Shoes

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Wearing different footwear each day can help you avoid shoe odor and smelly feet. Rotate two to three pairs of shoes so you can give them a chance to dry out before wearing them again. You should also consider well-fitting shoes made of leather, as they will allow your feet to breathe, and typically do not soak up as much sweat as cloth shoes. Wear open-toed sandals or flip-flops when possible as well.

5. Wear Socks and Change Them Frequently

Wearing cotton or wool socks that absorb moisture is also a great way to avoid smelly feet. These types of socks are much better than nylon. You could also consider buying some sport socks as these often have ventilating holes to keep your feet dry.

6. Change Your Diet

Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld, founder of the Institute for Integrative Podiatric Medicine, states that "for those patients who are willing to be more proactive, changes in lifestyle and diet can be very helpful in controlling foot odor. Diets high in refined carbohydrates will often serve as food for bacteria and fungus in the body, giving rise to discharge phenomenon. One such discharge is to expel these bacteria and fungus into the skin to slough off with dying skin cells."

Dr. Kornfeld explains that when this bacteria gathers on the foot through perspiration and is then enclosed in a shoe, the odor can be unbearable. However, there are many things that can be done through our diet to reduce inflammation such as eliminating refined carbohydrates and balancing healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and protein by eating anti-inflammatory foods such as bok choy, green leafy vegetables, beets, broccoli, blueberries, and pineapple.

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Enlightening Morning Statements!

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It's time to start living the life you've imagined.
~   Henry James

Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.
~   James Matthew Barrie

There are obviously two educations. 
One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.
~   James Truslow Adams

If thou are a master, be sometimes blind; if a servant, sometimes deaf.
~   Thomas Fuller

Winning is not a sometime thing; 
It's an all the time thing. 
You don't win once in a while; 
you don't do things right once in a while; you do them right all the time.
~   Vince Lombardi (American Football Coach )

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[www.keralites.net] This Stray Dog Enjoys His Life As A Monk...

 

This Stray Dog Enjoys His Life As A Monk!
 

Meet Friar Bigoton (Friar Moustache), the stray doggie who just became a member of a St Francis Monastery in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The saint after which the Franciscan order was established is known as the patron of animals, so it's only natural that the monks extended their helping hand to the pooch living on the streets. Now he is one happy doggie who gets to enjoy life to the fullest. "His life is all about playing and running," fellow friar Jorge Fernandez told The Dodo. "Here, all of the brothers love him very much. He is a creature of God."

 Friar Bigotón even gets to wear a habit. Maybe inspired by his outfit, the doggie was caught seriously attending to his monk duties: "Brother Carmelo preaching to the fish," wrote Franciscan Kasper Mariusz Kapron, who first posted these adorable photos online.

 "If only all the churches of our country [would] adopt a dog and care for him like Friar Bigotón," Proyecto Narices Frías (Cold Nose Project), a local animal rescue, wrote in a post on Facebook, "we are sure that the parishioners would follow his example."

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[www.keralites.net] These Overheard Stories Show the Spirit of Human Kindness...

 

10 Overheard Stories That'll Warm Your Heart!
 

You don't need to be a millionaire to help make the world a better place to live in. In fact, it's often the little things in life that make the biggest impact, such as helping an elderly person carry their heavy bags, feeding a hungry animal, or even just giving someone unhappy a friendly smile. Below, you'll find 10 heartwarming stories that prove that doing good deeds isn't as rare as many people think.

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1. I once saw a man practically begging his wife to allow him to buy himself a delicious kebab, but she kept on refusing. While she was looking away, a guy on the next table let him have a bite of his own one. Now that's what I to call solidarity amongst fellow men.

2. After donating blood, I suddenly felt ill on the bus home and ended up fainting. Many of the passengers took turns trying to revive me, and the bus driver decided to drive me directly to the hospital for free. The passengers even picked up the belongings I had dropped and handed them in to the hospital for safekeeping. It's a shame that I didn't get the chance to thank them all in person.

3. While having a bite to eat at a fast food restaurant, a man asked me if I could share my food with him because he hadn't eaten anything in a few days. He also gave me his phone number and promised to pay me back a few days later. I didn't really expect him to follow through with his offer, but two days later $20 were deposited into my phone account, along with a message that simply said 'I promised...'

 

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4. Last week, a girl wearing 4-inch heels got on the bus I was riding. All of the seats were taken, and she looked pretty uncomfortable standing up, so I offered her my seat. Today, I had to stand on the bus myself, but luckily another understanding girl gave up her place for me. It's good to know that us girls often have each other's backs.

5. Due to the massive workload I currently have, I didn't sleep for two whole days! Yesterday, however, I ended up falling asleep at my desk, and mysteriously waking up at home. Apparently, my boss had called my husband to pick me up from work, and even gave me an additional 2 days of paid leave.

6. Today is the 21st anniversary of the day my parents adopted me. So to celebrate, my wife and I are going to adopt a child from the exact same orphanage that I came from. Now, we'll all be able to celebrate this wonderful day together, year after year!

 

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7. While I was out walking, a homeless man asked me for some money to buy his friend some food. I bought him a sandwich instead and watched him for a while. What I saw next completely amazed me. He simply took a small bite for himself, and gave the rest to his pet dog, who gobbled it up in a couple of bites.

8. I was running late for an extremely important exam and was dashing to the bus stop, when a police officer stopped me and told me off for jaywalking. I burst into tears and told him what I was going through, and he then proceeded to give me a free ride with the emergency lights switched on. Needless to say, I arrived with plenty of time to spare, and ended up passing with flying colors.

9. An elderly man in the local grocery store had a carton of milk in his left hand, and was counting a bunch of coins in his right one. It was obvious that he didn't have enough money on him, so another customer just dropped a $10 bill at his feet, and told him, "It looks you've dropped something." He then just walked away and carried on with his shopping, leaving the elderly man speechless.

10. While waiting to pay at the cashier's desk, the woman in front of me walked out of the store, leaving a bag of Oreos behind her. I resisted the temptation to keep them for myself, and ran out after her to give it back. The look of gratitude on her face was priceless!

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