Warm feet
@GardenGerty (157427)
United States
November 18, 2017 8:00am CST
It seems as though if my feet are warm it is much easier to keep all of me comfortable.
Today there is a brisk wind and moisture blowing out of the north. I can appreciate warm socks and shoes. I also rub a salve on my feet that in the US is known for "soothing vapors". It has menthol and eucalyptus among other things.
Old wives tales say rubbing this on your feet stops coughs. I am not sure about that, but it softens the skin.
I wish for you today warm and comfortable feet.
Time to go do house chores, but I will see you later.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
18 Nov 17
This time of yr my feet are always Cold. I have been thinking of trying something like that this yr to see if it will help with my sore aching feet.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
19 Nov 17
@GardenGerty Not sure I want to try Cayan Pepper
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@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
19 Nov 17
It is not very expensive, especially the store brand at Dollar General. I also like a pricier product I get on Amazon called "Outback Pain Relief". Some people say to sprinkle cayenne pepper in your shoes to keep feet warm.
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@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
19 Nov 17
Well, I bought the Rexall brand at Dollar General, but the same thing.
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@BarBaraPrz (45418)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
19 Nov 17
@GardenGerty I hear ya... why pay retail when you can get a deal.
@celticeagle (158483)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Nov 17
Eucalyptus is good for us, not necessary rubbed on our feet. But in the humidifier it helps us breath better.
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@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
19 Nov 17
I love having it around. I have had it in other pain relief products and I will put the essential oil in the bath sometimes.
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@marguicha (215029)
• Chile
18 Nov 17
Most "old wives tales" are really wisdom. If you have warm feet, you can sleep much better. Rubbing menthol salves are old meds to help.
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@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
19 Nov 17
Yes, many of the "old wives tales" prove out to be effective.
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@marguicha (215029)
• Chile
19 Nov 17
@GardenGerty It is the fruit of centuries of doing the Trial and error way.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
18 Nov 17
Vappr rub on feet helps with stuffy nose and cough. We've always done it here. Havent needed to yet this season though.
Definitely need my feet warm, especially to sleep.
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@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
19 Nov 17
Actually it has been shown that wearing socks to keep your feet warm in bed promotes better sleep.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
19 Nov 17
@GardenGerty never heard of that. Ny feet always warm up within 30mins of being in bed
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Nov 17
It is so cold here that I actually slept with my socks on last night which I never do, burrrr. I have never tried rubbing it on my feet, interesting concept.
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@BarBaraPrz (45418)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
18 Nov 17
@BelleStarr I've done that, too.
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@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
19 Nov 17
@BarBaraPrz and @BelleStarr hubby sleeps with socks on almost year round. I remembered about putting Vapor Rub on feet because he says he has toenail fungus and it is a gentle remedy for that condition.
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@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
19 Nov 17
Many people say it helps. I know it surely does not hurt.
@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
19 Nov 17
As others have asked, it is Vicks, or the store brand. I remembered to get some as hubby says his toe nails look like they have fungus and it is supposed to heal that as well.
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@JudyEv (325105)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Nov 17
I can't sleep if my feet are cold. I have some lovely soft bedsocks that I wear if the weather is cold.
@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
19 Nov 17
I left a pair in Minnesota in June, accidentally. There are lots of pretty ones and I may get more.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58080)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
18 Nov 17
I know a lot of people that put it on babies feet under socks to help them sleep better.
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@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
19 Nov 17
It is better on their feet than up too near their face or where they can get it on their hands and in their eyes and mouths. We always used it. I had a cat the loved the smell of it, and she tended to get congested. I would put it on top of her head where she could not lick it off.
