BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Becca72
Date: 14 Dec 08 - 10:16 AM

Here we can only do the 'walk the beach barefoot' therapy for about 3-4 months out of the year if we're lucky. Water temp never gets much above 65° even in the dead of summer!

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 14 Dec 08 - 10:07 AM

Since there seems to be a wealth of foot related knowledge, anybody know what to do about severe ecxema on insteps, soles and between toes?

Cannot get my partner to part with his dyed socks (I double rinse to get all detergent out). He bathes with Pears glycerine soap. He will not use hydrocortisone cream (steroids bad.... ugh).

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Charmion
Date: 13 Dec 08 - 04:43 PM

Where I live, that's a recipe for frostbite if not death by hypothermia -- it's minus 20 Celsius, and black dark at 4:41 p.m. And the nearest salt water is more than a thousand kilometres away ...

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity
Date: 13 Dec 08 - 03:48 PM

I don't know where you live..but..walking barefoot along the shoreline. at the beach, will take care of ALL your feet's ills(or, is it foot's). The sand and the salt does absolute wonders in often one good trek!! By the second day, they should be doing very well! Good luck!

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: bobad
Date: 13 Dec 08 - 03:12 PM

This stuff- Uremol 20 -works.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Charmion
Date: 13 Dec 08 - 02:29 PM

I have a thing that looks like a short, broad file with two ceramic rasp surfaces, one fine and one coarse. Scrape, scrape, scrape on dry feet, then have a nice hot bath (with book), then foot cream and socks. Very therapeutic, and no requirement to leave the house.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Becca72
Date: 13 Dec 08 - 12:13 PM

I've seen the Ped Egg thingie in stores and it really does look like a cheese grater for your feet. The mere thought of running one of them over my heels sends shivers down my spine. ICK! No way.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Little Hawk
Date: 13 Dec 08 - 11:08 AM

I've no idea if urine softens dry feet, but it does kill athlete's foot fungus 100% dead. Guaranteed. Forget about those expensive drugstore remedies, just pee on your feet in the shower stall or bathtub, let it soak in for a minute, then wash it all down the drain, and say goodbye to the little fungoid monsters. Do this once or twice a day for good results.

Seems to me it was the Polish Army that discovered this remedy, but they probably weren't the first to use it.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Art Thieme
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 05:52 PM

You are taking 2 (garter) belt sanders to bed!!!!!!??????

My old uncle had a wooden leg, so I can understand it.

Wish I'd had one for him before.

My aunt passed away of terminal slivers.

Art

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 05:39 PM

My ribs are aching from reading this thread...wonderful.   

And I have glorious images of men in Wee Willie Winkie outfits, with white bedsocks and matching candles, after looking at Bruce's links.

I think all men should wear a pair of these to bed...


Very Sexy Socks

I bet Chongo would love 'em!

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Ed T
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 03:56 PM

I heard a version that started like this:

I want a belt sander for my feet…this Christmas
to have the smoothest tootsies on my street…this Christmas
Oh Mr Black and Decker "twood" be cool…this Christmas
To play a game of footsies with your tool… this Christmas

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Alice
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 03:42 PM

Pretty Feet & Hands Lotion
rolls off dead skin
exfoliates and softens at the same time
best I've ever seen for removing dead skin

Pretty Hands & Feet dead skin remover

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Art Thieme
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 03:37 PM

Before using the belt sander, why not just call a toe truck??!!

The pro driver will know what to do.

Art

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: semi-submersible
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 05:44 AM

Capuchin monkeys urinate on their palms and wipe it on the soles of their feet as a come-on to encourage their girlfriends, or to calm down aggressive fellow monkeys (the loser of a fight does this 7 times out of 8). Squirrel monkeys "urine wash" too.

Another report based on the same study comments: "We see antelope that pee on their throats, vultures that poop on their feet, and monkeys that wash their hands in urine," says behavioural endocrinologist Fred Bercovitch at the centre for Conservation and Research for Endangered Species in San Diego. He's glad they're trying to figure out why.

Is our fashion industry missing out on a good thing?

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Genie
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 02:56 AM

Actually, urine probably does work pretty well as a skin softener. As a cologne or foot deodorizer, not so much.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: open mike
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 02:06 AM

speaking of the alternative--
it is better to be over the hill than under it.

many foot creams have urea in them...
does this mean that your feet will get better
if you just pee on them??

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Amos
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 12:26 AM

Good foot and hand treatments can be had for a reasonable sum from our local Nail shop. Includes a back massage and foot massage. Yummmm.


A

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Joe_F
Date: 10 Dec 08 - 09:02 PM

In the U.S., drugstores sell sticky pads saturated with salicylic acid. You put one over the callus & change it every 2 days. In about a week, the callus turns soft & peels off painlessly.

Spelling point: The noun is callus (calluses).
The verb is callus (calluses, callused, callused, callusing).
The adjective is callous.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: semi-submersible
Date: 10 Dec 08 - 02:20 AM

There's a now-broken link in Liz's post of July 19 1:32 am about different foot shapes inherited from prehistoric forebears. I think this interesting article might be the one you meant?

I was unable to locate Peace's link, though (post of 1:37 pm same day).

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Genie
Date: 09 Dec 08 - 11:59 PM

Sorry if I missed this in the posts, but I searched and didn't find it.

There's a product out now, quite inexpensive and available in most drug stores and big-box retailers in the US, called "Ped Egg." (I think I spelled it right.)

It kind of looks like an egg, and you rub it over the skin on your soles and it painlessly shaves off the dead skin and callouses. Haven't needed to try it yet, but if I couldn't deal with my minor callouses with an emery board, I'd go for this product in a heartbeat.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: GUEST,andrea
Date: 09 Dec 08 - 10:41 PM

Here is something you won't believe. I have the bad heal thing and just can't make myself wear shoes. Now I don't know how we would know if it from diabetes?

Anyway at almost any drug store type place or Walmarts etc., in the foot dept you buy what's called - I think shamy skin or something like that. It comes in square pieces about 4 X 6 or like that. It is skin colored. But it completely glues to your feet or wherever (not literally) but stays on well for a couple days.
Because that area gets no air, it softens up the skin and keeps it from cracking at the same time.

Also do the cream thing a few times a week and wear a light weight sock. they makes nylon ones that keep the air out. then in the shower each time you remove the shamy skin, use your cheese grater skin remover. You will be surprised if you really follow thru with this.

Of course just wearing good socks and shoes will solve the problem.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Llanfair
Date: 21 Jul 07 - 02:05 AM

You're right, John, mine started about the same time as my diabetes, but my circulation is fine, it's the nerve damage that's the problem.

I have to look to see if I have socks on!!

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 20 Jul 07 - 07:54 AM

Just dropped in with another endorsement for that Australian Heel Balm.It's wonderful.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jul 07 - 06:07 AM

Callous Buildup - weren't they a slash band back in the '90s?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 20 Jul 07 - 05:03 AM

The gradual increase in foot callosity with age is probably mostly just a normal part of growing up, but can also be one of the first symptoms of problems with circulation in the lower extremities.

This often occurs at about the same age as when people discover that they're subject to Type 2 diabetes. It's generally a little worse - and progresses more rapidly if you are developing an insulin immunity, but if you notice this symptom, it might just be a good time to have a good general physical and to look specifically at sugar levels.

In serious cases of thick callouses, some people get real benefit from a paraffin bath used on a regular basis, although it's a pretty messy process and requires some time to setup, warmup, apply, cool down, and put away the apparatus. (Note that the link was at random - lots of fairly inexpensive tubs available and no brand recommendation implied.)

Some people have more problems with callous buildup than others, but any significant progressive increase - even if gradual over a few years - should prompt a check on the circulation, and of course the usual blood pressure, lipids, etc. routines.

John

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jul 07 - 04:47 AM

Well I can understand socks with Crocs. Crocs are made of a plasticy, rubbery material that doesn't absorb sweat. Socks are necessary with them if you have hot, sweaty feet, unless you don't mind slipping around, sticking to the shoe or getting blisters and other foot-type nasties. I wore a pair for a whole 10 minutes before they were slick with sweat and starting to rub.

Sandals should be made of natural, absorbent materials like leather.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Rusty Dobro
Date: 20 Jul 07 - 04:42 AM

In one of my parallel lives I went to an 'Ideal Home' exhibition on the Costa Del Sol. Countless thousands of British expats queuing to see how to make their Spanish bungalows just that little bit more like Surbiton, and every one of the men had socks with their sandals (or Crocs).

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jul 07 - 03:39 AM

I once knew a guy who thought taking one of those hand-held orbital sanders to his corns was not an icky thing.

Trouble is, it was always my hand-held orbital sander he wanted to borrow. We bought him his own sander in the end... it was cheaper than replacing the sanding discs very 6 weeks.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 09:14 PM

I don't want to sand my belt -= if it gets too smooth my pants will fall down!

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Charley Noble
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 09:06 PM

I really tried to resist accessing this thread. I should have known better. Now another keyboard is utterly ruined!

But no one has recommended spraying WD-40 on their heels!

Wow! Look at the ads below of belt-sanders!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: GUEST,Barnacle
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 08:24 PM

Please, please, please don't wear socks for bed ... it sooooo puts me off!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Cluin
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 06:02 PM

From the Jim Morrison Transvestite Collection, I ween.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Peace
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 01:37 PM

The belt sander idea needs some rethink, Cluin.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 01:32 PM

Who knows what people would think of for a weed whacker. . .

Ducks and runs for cover

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 01:12 PM

Taking a belt sander to one's feet might work, but there's a danger of it setting a precedent. Some moron would wind up thinking that if a belt sander works for callouses a hammer-drill might work pretty well for ear wax or navel lint. And those pesky fingernails? A band saw should take care of 'em. Need a haircut? They've got nice Echo string trimmers on sale at Home Depot.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Peace
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 12:30 PM

I have never cared who wore socks with sandals and who didn't wear socks with sandals. I happen to most of the time. Today I'm not.

A few years back on a day I was wearing socks with sandals, a fellow said, "I'd sooner be caught dead than caught wearing socks with sandals." I replied, "It can be arranged." We moved onto other subjects.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 12:25 PM

I'm with Kendall. I think all men should wear socks under their sandals!

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Cluin
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 11:35 AM

How high do you wear your belt, kendall?

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 10:32 AM

Two reasons there Kendall....

1. You're a guy.

2   You're an old guy!

LTS (who still loves you, ya old fart!)

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: kendall
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 09:54 AM

I see nothing wrong with wearing socks with sandals.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Noreen
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 04:10 AM

Good to hear from you, Bron :0)

I have recommended the Oz Heel Balm to (and used it on!) several people who have all been very impressed. This has again led to me having to buy myself another lot as my daughter wants to recommend it to her friend who has 'dancer's feet'.

I should be on commission!

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 04:03 AM

I had to say it didn't I... and someone took me up on it.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Llanfair
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 03:53 AM

I've used the Aussie stuff and the Boots' own, and the Aussie is the best.

Hi, Noreen, How's things?

Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 01:51 AM

After the 'au naturel' compost conversation in the Chat last night and now this... is it time to start a new thread? Things I learned from Mudcat about uses of urine....?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 01:39 AM

"containing at least 20% urea"

... ooooooooooo ...

No, I'll be good....

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 01:32 AM

Thing is.... feet were never designed to wear shoes and certainly not the shoes designers think we ought to wear! They're also different shapes
depending on your pre-historic origins.

Feet don't like being cooped up in nasty nylon socks or sweat-inducing synthetic shoes - and don't get me started on high heels! They evolved to carry us for miles a day over rough terrain and so tend to keep getting tougher the more we use them 'au naturel'. Good, healthy feet will naturally have several tougher, thicker skinned spots, but shouldn't have cracked skin. You need to go to a chiropodist or podiatrist to get it checked out for fungal or yeast infections. Cutting down on the sugar in your diet will help, especially if you have a furry tongue most days. Use a Ph neutral cream or emolliant such as E45cream and use it often. Let your feet breathe often during the day, avoid wearing your socks or shoes for longer than 12 hours and try to walk barefooted around the house.

I'm still convinced that having "deformed" and soft, tender feet is a fashion statement that we can live without. It all goes back to the days when having soft, delicate feet proved you were a member of the aristocracy and didn't need to walk around - you had servants to do that for you! The more deformed your feet from inappropriate footwear, the less walking you had to do, so the more important you were. The old Chinese custom of foot-binding has its origins in this social class distinction.

Having foot shaped feet with tough, hardened soles pointed out your humble working origins and inability to afford shoes. Mine point out my inability to conform to stupid fashion statements and my working origins in occupations where high heels were just plain stupid! (I wasn't always a desk jockey, I waitressed/cooked for 8 years in all - VERY hard on the feet!)

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 11:14 PM

A search for Aussie Heel Balm here in the US brings up a forum that says Boots (a UK establishment) has both that cream and something called CCS Foot Care Cream. I doubt either is sold here (though some Boots products have made it into Target and CVS Pharmacy).

I thought I'd conquered that problem this year, but with wearing sandals a lot in summer, it comes back. I've been using a pumice stone in the bath, but I'll have to start the cream and put on socks in the evening. [sigh]

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Becca72
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 03:19 PM

Please DO NOT resort to wearing socks with your sandals. I know of a great product called Bach's Rescue Cream made from all natural flower extracts. It's a bit pricey here in the US (it's made in England) and you have to get it at the natural foods store, but it is well worth it. My heels are an unsightly mess but just a couple of days using Bach's regularly and they are smooth as a baby's...well, heels...

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: kendall
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 02:59 PM

Now you know why men wear socks with sandals.

That picture of a woman going to bed with gloves on brings up a memory.
There was a boy back home whos Mother made him wear sandpaper mittens.NO, IT WASN'T ME!

Subject: RE: BS: I wanna take a belt sander to my feet
From: Cluin
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 01:42 PM

It's not fungal (had athlete's foot before) because it's only a problem during sandal season. Doesn't occur during winter and was no problem last summer because I didn't wear sandals much then (not part of the dress code on the job I was working at).

And it's not Diabetes. I am checked for that yearly by my doctor because it's in my family history (isn't it in everyone's?).

Moisturizing is the solution, I know. I'll just have to get over my aversion to it.