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Scaling, itching and cracking of the feet is not pleasant, but don't despair there are many natural remedies to cure the fungal infection known as Athlete's Foot or Tinea.

In some cases Athlete's Foot responds well to medicinal drugs, but these drugs can have adverse side effects. Instead why not try some simple treatments, many of which you probably already have lying around the house. Many of these home remedies are far more likely to reduce incidents of re occurrence.

There are ten simple ingredients that can be used to treat athlete's foot:

1. BAKING SODA- can help in two ways. Firstly a solution of baking soda in a bucket full of water has an exfoliating effect. This rids the skin of dead cells and changes the pH balance. This means the bacteria can no longer feed off dead skin cells. Secondly dusting dry baking soda onto the affected area will help dry the area out. Athlete's foot thrives on moistness so this will also help destroy the infection. Apply after every shower and keep applying for a few weeks after physical signs have disappeared.

2. TEA TREE OIL-tea tree oil has amazing antiseptic and antibacterial properties. This gives it the ability to fight infection and kill fungi. The stronger the application of tea tree oil the greater the result. If your skin is not sensitive apply a few drops of straight tea tree oil to the affected areas several times a day. A milder alternative is a solution or cream that has 25-50 percent tea tree oil. With either of the techniques continue to apply the tea tree for about a month to reduce the likelihood of a relapse.

3. TEA-Boil approximately six teabags and pour into a bowl that you can soak your feet in. When the water will not burn, place your feet in and soak them for at least half an hour. The tannic acids help kill bacteria and are soothing on irritated skin.

4. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR-either pour directly over the skin or soak feet in a bucket filled with equal parts Apple Cider Vinegar and water. Perform these treatments for around 20 minutes before washing and drying feet thoroughly. Repeating this treatment for several weeks should clear up the infection.

5. EPSOM SALTS-soak your feet twice daily in a solution of Epsom salts and water. These salts have a drying effect.

6. SALT WATER- simply dissolve some salt in warm water and soak your feet in the solution. Salt water has been used as a way to kill bacteria for hundreds of years. It was originally used before toothpaste and mouthwash were invented to kill bacteria

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