Q I'm a housewife in my 60s. Are there specific foods I should avoid or foods that are good for athlete's foot?
A Sugar, wheat flour, greasy foods, and alcohol can add to internal damp-heat and create an environment for athlete's foot, so it is best to cut down on them. On the other hand, bland foods that support Spleen-Stomach function, such as Job's tears (uiin) and Chinese yam (sanyak), can help. Drink plenty of water, but avoid cold beverages.
Detailed Answer
Athlete's foot fungi multiply more readily in sugar-rich environments. Therefore, it is best to reduce high-sugar foods (white rice, sugar, processed foods), wheat flour, greasy foods, and alcohol as much as possible. Whole grains rich in dietary fiber, vegetables, and fermented foods (kimchi, cheonggukjang) improve the gut environment and support immunity.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we regard restoring digestive (Spleen-Stomach) function as the foundation of skin treatment. Job's tears (uiin) drains internal dampness through heat-clearing and damp-resolving (cheongyeol-iseup), and Chinese yam (sanyak) tonifies the Spleen-Stomach and revives digestive function. Combining a topical preparation of Sophora root (gosam) with dietary adjustment creates a synergistic effect in building a skin terrain where fungi cannot survive.
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