Cheap Ways to Solve Foot Problems

Thought I would pass on some interesting news that might save you some money.

I go to a foot doctor every year. My Doc is in Hiram and his office is on the the very first floor. In fact, all of the offices there are on the first floor. This means something to those of us who want to park and just walk a little, if you like, and go right in.

Callouses and warts: Icky things that get on the bottom of your feet. My Doc says to put a drop or two of toothache medicine on and then a patch of
duck tape onto the callous or wart. Change the tape as needed but keep it covered for four weeks or so.

It should then be ready to remove by hand. This is especially important if you have diabetes and should not cause blood to run as what might happen if removed by an instrument.

Itchy feet: No need to buy expensive ointments; poor some cheap mouthwash between the toes and then let dry. Rub some Vicks type of ointment on same. I tried this last year and no more itchy feet.

Sweaty feet: Spray an antiperspirant on all areas of feet. Read the label and make sure it is an antiperspirant and not just a deodorant. Products containing aluminum chlorhydrate of over 20% should do the trick. It also stops foot odor (you know who you are!).

I like this approach to medicine. He has never written me an RX or suggested some costly store remedies. You can get most of these items for cheap at the Dollar type stores.

If you want his name and such drop me an e-mail. tbevirt@comcst.net

Oh. the bugs are out early and are many. Expect them to become more. I left out one problem: fire ants.

I try to walk and you find them along the earth sides of concrete walks in front of houses. Naturally those of us who have lived here for some time know, do not try to disturb them and for sure keep the kids and pets away.

The stings (they do not bite you) can be very painful and some folks are allergic. Anyway, if you have them in front as described please kill them. Try a drench of a gallon per mound.

Go to the store and buy just about any concentrated product, preferably one that has fire ants on the label, put a couple ounces in a gallon bucket of water and poor on the mound. The bucket should then be rinsed with household detergent and stored away.

Don't use in the house. The product Orthene is especially good as a powdered product but it is expensive if you have lots of mounds. Forget these tales about grits and such. And, do not apply insecticides near waterways. Follow the label regarding placement cautions.

Thanks for reading.

Tom Bevirt