Alison M Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Due to all the fantastic advise KateB has received Re: sore throat - posted on Monday. I would be interested to hear if anyone can help me with one of my problems I suffer terribly with cracked heels and one is now quite sore. I would be interested for any home cure remedies (rather than going to see a chiropodist), from you knowledgeble people. Many thanks in anticipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateB Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I rub Vit E oil into my heels once a week and so far, so good... I've got a friend who soaks her feel in warm olive oil, milk powder and honey too and she swears by it... Hope your feet feel better soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 There's a fab Australian cream you can buy from Boots called Heel Balm I think. It works wonders as my heels crack too. Flexitol Heel Balm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 You will probably find this hilarious but have you tried nappy rash cream I even had it 'prescribed' by a vet for a cat who had cracked skin on his paws (they were so bad he couldn't walk) and the vet said zinc and castor oil cream and they were sorted in about 4 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Yes, that's excellent Louise - we used it all the time when I was nursing for pressure sores. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Ive used the Heal balm Kate recommended at it worked wonders within a week......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Whatever you choose to use, if you put it on thickly at night and then put socks on as well it gives it a chance to really soak in - I did this with cotton gloves when I had loads of plaster dust around and my fingers were cracking. It it a bit of a passion killer but cracked skin is so painful it will be worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 mmm, sure is but I know what you mean Jane. My hands are like that most of the time and I'm always going to bed smothered in Nutrogena and gloves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Another good one is Badger Balm, it is a bit thick at first and nees rubbing between your hands to warm it up, but it works wonders on my gardening hands and exczema. Got it on the internet, place called Boxtree Gallery (free postage), they make other sorts of balm too, but this is great. Clare T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 yes, I agree with Jane. Whatever you use, do it often and wear socks at night after you have applied the cream. I don't think you can beat vaseline personally, but any intense moisterising cream will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 mmm, sure is but I know what you mean Jane. My hands are like that most of the time and I'm always going to bed smothered in Nutrogena and gloves! Gloves and Big Pants ehh?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Irresistible!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 We are beginning to see why you call him LSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 VLSH of big pant weilding, glove wearing super hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 What's LSH stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Hi Clare - I had to ask this too Long Standing Hubby! Not sure who's hubby is the most long standing, although I think SuperKate's is a close first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Coudld have been Lovely Sexy Hubby, or Long Suffering Hubby... I could go on for hours; have reached that time of day when there's still loads of work done, but I just can't generate the enthusiasm! C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 long suffering husband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Suffering for nearly 19 years too, bless him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Ooooooo, I meant ''Suffering'' Clare - not Standing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Ooooooo, I meant ''Suffering'' Clare - not Standing May be he's standing because we are always sitting at the computer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 haha, good one Melly !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison M Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 There's a fab Australian cream you can buy from Boots called Heel Balm I think. It works wonders as my heels crack too. Flexitol Heel Balm Thanks for your advise yesterday Kate, I have bought a tube from Boots today. Will let you know in a few days if it's working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 There's a fab Australian cream you can buy from Boots called Heel Balm I think. It works wonders as my heels crack too. Flexitol Heel Balm Thanks for your advise yesterday Kate, I have bought a tube from Boots today. Will let you know in a few days if it's working. Glad to see someones out there dragging us back on to topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison M Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 Sorry for being boring and going BOT (Back on Topic), but I would just like to say thank you to Kate for recommending Flexitol Heel Balm and Motherhen for the advise to wear socks. The combination of the two has worked wonders. Very many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
