Try A Foot Bath With Vinegar!

Vinegar is not only a food but also a diverse natural remedy.

Most of us only use vinegar in the kitchen to flavor salad dressings, for example. However, vinegar is also a natural remedy that is also used externally, for example as a foot bath or in a variety of cosmetic applications .

Which vinegar is particularly good?

Unfortunately, there are many myths surrounding vinegar, in particular that apple cider vinegar is the healthiest and best vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar is nothing more than the product made from fermented cider. Commercially available apple cider vinegar contains 5-6% acetic acid.

It tastes mild, sour and fruity at the same time. However, apple cider vinegar is not the only vinegar made from fruit, but it is a type of vinegar that is common and used in naturopathy.

All modes of action of apple cider vinegar in naturopathy are only traditional and handed down, but not scientifically proven. Except for one property: Apple cider vinegar (like any other vinegar) has a disinfectant effect due to its acidity.

That is why it is often used (diluted) in cosmetics. Its acidity also helps with cleaning and works against limescale deposits. But it’s too good to clean!

For cosmetic and naturopathic applications, it does not matter which fruit the vinegar is made from. A vinegar made from grapes is just as good as one made from apples, because it’s all about the slight acidity, which is the same in pretty much all varieties (except vinegar essence!).

What is the use of a foot bath with vinegar?

The acidity of the vinegar causes the top layer of skin to soften better. This is an advantage if you want to continue treating your feet after the footbath, for example with a peeling to remove the callus.

Such a foot bath can also help in the treatment of calluses, corns, warts or keratinizations. Basically, a footbath is useful to make the toenails a little more supple so that they can be shortened better after the footbath.

To prevent athlete’s foot and nail fungus, an acidic foot bath is also recommended, because fungi do not like acid. By the way: odor-causing bacteria do not like the acid either, so that “cheese feet” will be a thing of the past.

Preparation of the foot bath

You don’t need expensive vinegar to prepare such a foot bath, it only depends on the acid content and, as already mentioned, this is quite uniform and comparable for all varieties. You therefore need:

• Vinegar and
• warm tap water

z u equal parts. The exact amount therefore depends on the container in which you are preparing the foot bath. In any case, the vessel should be created in such a way that you can submerge your feet in it to about ankle height.

Mix the two liquids together and soak your feet in them for about 20 minutes.

This is best done with a good book or in front of the television. Or instead of just your feet – bathe yourself as a whole and relax in the bathtub!

When the skin on your feet is so soft, you should pamper your feet with a peeling. You can mix salt or sugar with a little oil or use cold coffee grounds.

The main thing is that you rub your feet thoroughly and everywhere. The massage also stimulates blood circulation.

Further treatment

When the (foot) bath has made your nails nice and soft, it is the ideal time to cut your toenails. Often toenails are cut completely wrong and filed too round, because it should look “nicer”. With such a well-filed design, you are virtually guaranteed to have ingrown toenails.

Be sure to trim or file your toenails straight! The edge of the nail should be in line with the tip of your toe.

Further care

The time after the foot bath is the best, as the skin can then absorb the care substances particularly well. It is best to use the extra care while you are sitting on the edge of the bed and then protect your bedding from dirt by wearing a pair of socks over it.

The looser the socks are, the more care remains on your feet – and not sticking to the socks! Thick knitted socks have proven their worth.

All vegetable oils are suitable for extra care. Massage them in abundantly, don’t forget to distribute the oil well on the nails, the nail bed and between the toes!

Gently massage the oil into the skin and add another extra serving before putting on your socks! The next morning, you can dab off any leftover oil with a tissue. Soap would reduce the care effect again!