Vinegar Foot Soaks Help Remove Calluses

Vinegar foot soaks help soften feet and remove calluses, but should be followed with a good sloughing with a pumice stone. Vinegar is acetic acid, so it comes equipped with antibacterial, exfoliating properties that can help remove calluses by softening feet and loosening dead skin. Not only does vinegar help with hard, dry feet, but it can also help with athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, and warts, so it’s worth having handy! Plus, it doubles as a terrific natural cleaner for all types of different surfaces.

Vinegar Foot Soaks

The Vinegar and Listerine Foot Soak is a trending topic on social media sites like Facebook and Pintrest. Listerine contains thymol, which is an antibacterial and antifungal ingredient, so together with vinegar this foot soak can definitely soften up hardened callouses and prep the feet for exfoliation.

Combine vinegar, Listerine, and warm water in a 1:1:2 ratio, respectively. Soak for 10 to 20 minutes (the longer the soak the softer the feet, but don’t soak for more than 20). Dry your feet with a towel and get ready to exfoliate with either a pumice stone or electronic foot file. Unfortunately, no foot soak is going to merely wipe away a callous. There will always be some elbow grease involved.

Apple cider vinegar can also be used to treat rough, dry feet; not to mention, it’s a great treatment for athlete’s foot. Combine 5 cups of apple cider vinegar with 5 cups of water and soak your feet for 10 minutes a day for 10 days if treating for a fungus. If you are treating a callous, then soak a cotton ball with apple cider vinegar. Tape the cotton ball to your callous before you go to bed. The next morning, remove the cotton ball and exfoliate with a pumice stone. Repeat as necessary.

Foods For Help I Relieving Symptons Associated With COPD

Research presented at the 2014 annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society and published in the journal Respiratory and Critical Care found four specific foods that had a direct positive effect on relieving symptoms associated with COPD.

Dr. Corrine Hanson, lead author of the study, says: “Diet is a potentially modifiable risk factor in the development and progression of many diseases, and there is evidence that diet plays a role in both the development and clinical factors of COPD.”

Specifically, fresh bananas, grapefruit, fish and small amounts of cheese proved effective against chronic lung disease when compared with COPD sufferers who did not consume these foods.

Study participants reported better lung functioning and fewer symptoms after beginning to consume these four foods. The researchers think that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of bananas, grapefruit, fish and small portions of cheese were the properties that helped the patients.

Interestingly, cheese and all dairy are often contraindicated in lung disease because of their mucus-forming nature. Dairy forms mucus, which can obstruct the lungs further. It also creates an internal environment suitable for bacteria. However, according to the study, eating dairy in small amounts may relieve symptoms.

Foods To Avoid For Eczema Relief

If you suffer from red, scaly, dry patches of skin that are extremely itchy, you may have eczema. Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is an allergy-related skin condition common in young adults, children and infants. Simple measures can often help to minimize symptoms and provide relief - try eliminating cows' milk and all cows' milk products from your diet, as well as foods that contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (found in snack foods and baked goods - fortunately, this has become rare) and trans-fatty acids (margarine, vegetable shortening). Give these changes some time and see if they help.

The Haemophiliac

A streetwalker was visiting her doctor for a regular check-up.
"Any specific problems you should tell me about?" the doctor asked.
"Well, I have noticed lately that if I get even the tiniest cut, it seems to bleed for hours." she replied. "Do you think I might be a haemophiliac?" 

"Well," the doctor answered, "Haemophilia is a genetic disorder and it is more often found in men, but it is possible for a woman to be a haemophiliac. Tell me, how much to you lose when you have your period?" 

After calculating for a moment, the hooker replied, "Oh, about seven or eight hundred dollars, I guess."

Aquatic Exercise To Beat Pain & Stiffness Of Arthritis

The best way to beat the pain and stiffness of arthritis is to keep moving. It's probably the most important thing you can do to support healthy joints.

Now I know it can sometimes be difficult to remain active when you're in pain. So here's a neat trick…

Try aquatic exercise. All you need is access to a swimming pool, lake or ocean. The water keeps you buoyant, which reduces the impact on your joints. So you can jog in place, perform jumping jacks or just swim without putting any wear and tear on your joints.

This low-impact type of exercise is easy to do. Better yet, it can strengthen your joints while significantly relieving the aches and pains associated with arthritis.