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The salt draws out the moisture that fungus loves so much, helping to keep our toenails dry and less likely to harbor unwanted fungal guests.
Crafting Your Own Sea Salt Soak
Here’s how you can use sea salt to help banish toenail fungus:
Warm Water: Begin by filling a basin with warm water – just enough to cover your toes.
Dissolve the Sea Salt: Stir in a tablespoon of sea salt until it’s fully dissolved. This isn’t a marinade, but you want every grain to release its potential.
The Soak: Place your feet in the basin, lean back, and relax. Let your toes enjoy this briny bath for about 20 minutes.
Dry Thoroughly: After your soak, ensure your feet are completely dry, especially between the toes. Fungus is no fan of dryness.
The Real Cause and the Best Practice
Often, toenail fungus stems from an environment that’s too inviting for the fungus to pass up: think warm, damp, and dark.
The best practice is to keep your feet as dry and clean as possible. This means wearing breathable footwear, changing socks regularly, and perhaps indulging in a sea salt soak now and then.
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