Vinegar, an ingredient present in every pantry, has its alternative home use normally associated with cleaning.
But what few know is that this ingredient also has several functions when used in a foot bath.
Soaking your feet in vinegar helps you relax, relieves tired feet, fights nail fungus, improves foot odor (preventing foot odor) and foot and joint pain.
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Foot bath for tired feet
Making a foot bath is extremely relaxing, even more so when we use some ingredients that have this function in the mix.
Vinegar can be an ally at this moment, you can use vinegar of any type.
Mix in a bowl a cup of vinegar, a cup of common salt, a cup of bitter salt (magnesium sulfate, known as epsom salt), a handful of dried lavender and enough water so that the preparation covers your feet.
Soak your feet in the vinegar for 15 minutes.
Anyone who walks a lot during the day should do this foot bath at night, before going to sleep, the result is a feeling of relaxation and relief in the feet.
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Vinegar foot bath for nail fungus
Nail fungus infection, known as ringworm, causes a lot of discomfort for those who suffer from this problem, as infected nails become thicker, brittle and stained.
A preparation with white or apple vinegar helps to solve the problem.
If you have fungus on your toenails or fingernails, soak your nails in vinegar, the mixture should be equal parts water and vinegar.
Soak your feet in vinegar for at least 15 minutes twice a day, until the appearance of the ringworm improves.
After the process, dry your feet and hands very well, as humidity is one of the causes of fungus and can worsen the problem.
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Foot bath to improve foot odor
Foot odor really disrupts the lives of those who suffer from this problem.
Vinegar is also an ally in trying to improve foot odor.
To eliminate the bad smell, mix two parts warm water to one part apple cider vinegar and soak your feet in the vinegar for 15 minutes, then wash your feet with a neutral, unscented soap.
Repeat the process daily.
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Foot bath for foot and joint pain
Pain is a terrible nuisance, especially when it is in the feet and joints.
However, a preparation with vinegar and coarse salt helps to relieve pain in the region.
Mix a cup of white vinegar, a cup and a half of coarse salt and enough warm water to cover your feet, soak your feet in the vinegar for 15 minutes and repeat the process up to twice a day whenever you have pain.
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