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Post by messymommy on May 10, 2012 12:07:52 GMT -5
Yes, it works with that kind of set up. I have the same hand held shower thing in my shower. It attaches above the shower thing and has a lever that you pull to turn it off and on, It also adjusts the pressure. At first, you may want to use lower pressure if your gums are sore or inflamed. It feels fabulous and it's wonderful for people with bridge work as it cleans out food particles that get under your bridge. I think it's the best thing I've purchased in a long time.
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Post by CourageouslyLion SeeksSerenity on May 10, 2012 12:19:57 GMT -5
- Just wanted to let everyone know about a thread called "The Glamour Corner". It's open to all SOS members. It's in the "private blogs" area ... in that ... the private blogs are viewable by SOS members only. (they're not viewable by the unregistered public). The Glamour Corner is a "group" blog for anyone wishing to report on bathing, beatifications, clean underwear -- anything large or small. It's *not* like a glamor magazine. It's more for ... adding to our otherwise chaotic lives -- a tiny spark of beauty or a bit of self-care. The Glamour Corner started out as a sequel to the General Forum thread "Buying things for a life I don't lead"(Which is worth reading for itself). takeonestepatatime.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1636But soon the Glamour Corner became an independent topic all its own. "Glamour Corner, all welcome to join"takeonestepatatime.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=blogs&action=display&thread=5435- |
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Post by Di on May 10, 2012 13:05:39 GMT -5
ARUGGGGGGGG! I take care of my feet. I get pedicures once a month. I use pumice and lotion. They look pretty good and they feel fairly smooth....But my heel STILL cracked and I Canberra it to heal.
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Post by messyme on May 10, 2012 13:24:43 GMT -5
ARUGGGGGGGG! I take care of my feet. I get pedicures once a month. I use pumice and lotion. They look pretty good and they feel fairly smooth....But my heel STILL cracked and I Canberra it to heal. What kind of lotion do you use? I also sometimes get mild heel cracks and these are some recommendations I've found: -use lotions with urea or lactic acid (may need a presctiption for it, but I've found some in local drugstores over-the-counter) -apply lotion during the day and also at night, but at night under a sock so moisture stays on the heel. Plastic wrap (ex: Saran Wrap) can be used over the heel under the sock to really keep the lotion in -use a gel heel pad during the day when walking -make sure to do these things every day |
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Post by clutterbuggles on May 11, 2012 1:06:39 GMT -5
Re: Listerine years ago when I had horses, if they had itchy skin on their tails or manes (you could see where the hair had been broken off short from rubbing) we used to dab neat Listerine on the area to soothe it and deal with any possible cause - eg dry skin, fungus or bacteria. It worked a treat and a few years ago when my scalp was bad, I used Listerine on my scalp to clear it up. I have thick hair and looks ridiculous if it is blown dry, so the tiniest scratch on my scalp often becomes a sore because of the warm, damp environment. I'd definitely recommend it for scalps. It doesn't smell brilliant but... It's better than the alternatives.
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Post by angela on May 11, 2012 13:58:17 GMT -5
Well, I have fungal spots all over my back and some on my front now. And my toenails are horrific. I think I will try the Listerine. I have some already and can't afford a fungal cream right now.
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Post by maggie on May 11, 2012 15:13:46 GMT -5
My son has eczema, and amoung the recommendations from the dermatologist is to take a bleach bath twice a week. Add 1/2 c. of household bleach to the water and I think it was supposed to be a 15 minute bath (I'd have to check the sheet to make sure). Rinse before toweling off if you use dark towels! This is to reduce the bacterial load on the skin.
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Post by Di on May 11, 2012 15:17:57 GMT -5
I had my first apt. with a weight loss surgeon, and attended a seminar on the various surgeries. Now to schedule 7 doctor visits and get various clearances. Sigh it's a long processz with no guarantee of approval.
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Post by dayeanu on May 11, 2012 20:49:07 GMT -5
ARUGGGGGGGG! I take care of my feet. I get pedicures once a month. I use pumice and lotion. They look pretty good and they feel fairly smooth....But my heel STILL cracked and I Canberra it to heal. I have read somewhere that cracked heels can be caused by a nutritional deficiency. Or a thyroid deficiency. I'll see if I can find it, and will post here if I can. Has anyone else any knowledge of that? |
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Post by lizzie on May 12, 2012 0:47:59 GMT -5
They also crack when you wear sandals etc, which enable a lot of roll on the heel - so they will crack much more in summertime than in winter when you would wear shoes with an enclosed heel.
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Post by Di on May 12, 2012 8:39:52 GMT -5
I wear flipflops year round ( except for our 2-3 weeks of actual winter) because the neuropathy in my feet causes them to burn at odd times and I HAVE to get out of shoes when it does. So, yes that is a contributing factor...but danger it...they really are smooth....I don't even see how it could crack but it sure did and it's not healing.....grrrrrr
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Post by Script on May 12, 2012 8:56:18 GMT -5
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Post by Di on May 12, 2012 9:04:44 GMT -5
Dear Script, that sounds like a great list that is realistic and doable and that will work with your schedule. It's realistic. Great choices.
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Post by cricket on May 12, 2012 9:17:17 GMT -5
Amen on the Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle cream, Script! It smells so heavenly that it's very pleasant to use. And something about the little metal case is nice to handle. I actually look forward to it.
And it is so effective! When you first apply it, it makes ragged, dry cuticles look better cosmetically right then, so instant gratification. But if you keep using it once or twice a day, in a couple days your cuticles actually heal and look healthy before you put it on. I like cuticle oils, too, to moisturize, but this stuff really does protect and heal. And really, the lemon smell is the freshest, most delicious scent, like cutting into a fresh lemon. I keep it in a basket by my bed with lotion and apply it every night, and lotion for feet and hands. Ideally I'd use it right after showers too, to lock in moisture, but I never seem to think of it.
I wish I could find something that worked as well for me for my lips. Something I enjoyed using that felt okay on and really protected. They are always dry, and if there is any bit of dry skin I pick. I reacted to Burts Bees lip balm. I'm using a Dollar Tree apple flavored chapstick type thing before bed now, but it's not really ideal. I'm wondering about shea butter. I need something protecting and healing.
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Post by eagle on May 12, 2012 9:21:08 GMT -5
In my case, dry cracked heels occurs when I forget to moisturize in the summertime, while wearing sandals all the time. However, there can be other causes as mentioned above. Here is a link with more information. I used to use moisturizer + bed socks to cover the moisturizer at night. Mostly now, I just moisturize any time and put my feet up for awhile and let it soak in. Sometimes I'll put socks on over, but often not. It makes a huge difference when I moisturize daily or even several times a day in the summertime. |
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new routine: floss in the morning. I know it is "better" to floss at night, but I just cannot do this
do not wear the same clothes as the day before. PERIOD AMEN.
