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Publication: Vegetarian Times

Publication Date: 01-MAY-01

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Let's get one thing straight. You don't have to be an athlete to suffer from athlete's foot. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatologists estimates that everyone--at least once in his lifetime--will contract the stubborn fungus (tenia pedis) that's characterized by burning, peeling and itchy skin as well as cracks and blisters between your toes. And while it may seem just like an inconvenient discomfort, if left untreated the condition can escalate into a nasty bacterial infection requiring prescription drugs.

Your first and best line of defense is prevention. The fungus thrives in damp, moist environments, so it turns out that...

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