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Remedy for Sweaty Stinky Feet

Q. I’ve suffered for years from excessively sweaty feet, resulting in a very bad foot odor problem. It was noticeable even with my shoes on my feet.

It didn’t matter how many times I changed socks or shoes throughout the day. None of the normal foot care products had any effect.

Out of desperation one day, I grabbed a bottle of Absorbine Jr. and rubbed it all over my feet. I had no problems with foot odor that day.

I now use it once a day. I apply it to my feet before I put on my socks. The odor is gone and my feet sweat very little. One bottle lasts a month.

A. Thanks for the suggestion. Absorbine Jr. has a long history as a liniment, going back more than a hundred years. It contains menthol and other herbal extracts, some of which have antimicrobial activity. The manufacturers state: “It also soothes hot, tired, itchy feet.”

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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