The Washington times., 1906-12-27

At this time of the year many suffer
with their feet when there is no pain
at any other season Generally the
trouble lies in frost bites. called chill
olains. which swell and burn and itch
intOlerably during cold weather. II is
the fault of older reOple when a child S
feet become frosted; they are careless
about allowing the feet 10 be held to a
are when very cold. in place of putting
them first into cold water and rubbing
well to restore circulation.
So, when the feet grow so cold as to
be almost without feeling, the very
worst thing to do is TO warm them by a
are or near neat; the shoes and stock
ings should be removed and the feet
plunged into ice water. which will feel
warm. In few moments very little
warm water may b. added and so on
until the temperature is temperate, rub
0ing all the time. Then. while wet. rub
with alcohol and dry well.
II is not generally understood that the
more the Feet are batned and rubbed
with emOllient oils In winter the better
their condition, Careful attention 10 the
soles that they may not have callOsiUes
on them, also 10 the nails that they
may not grow crooked or into the flesh;
coed rubbnss at night and IN the morn
ing; these all prevent suffering with cold
teet and consequent cRilDlains.
some lotions and saves for chilbiains-
After bathing and drying Weil, rub the
teet with a lotion made by adding "a
tablespoonful of tuTpentine 10 three
sunces of spirits OF rosemary; warm the
lotion and rub 1t in.
II the parts are sore, wet some alb
sOrbenJ cotton with spirits OF camphOr
and bind on them, or keep jar Of cam
phoTated Vaseline, which VIII be found
excellent, FOR this purpose. the camphOr
having a very soothing and curative ef-
.eCt. Sometimes the heel cracks where
A chiiblain Is very severe always draw
-ho sides together with bit of adhesive
plaster and then apply little zine Oint-
menl, Which can be had already pre-
pared at any drug store. A 80 per cent
solution OF balsam of Peru or of icthyol
viii also be found very healing.
A heroic remedy for ehHblains which
should only he tried where the skin is
not broken, is to place the feet in a
basin or tub that can have an alcohol
heater under it. have the water hot
long as possible. the flame gradually
heating the water more and more.
Their have another basin filled with
Ice water plunge the feet quickly into
this and rub gently with a soft cloth.
Two or three such baths are very apt u
cure a case of chilblains, but ii Is very
trying. as the intense heat makes the
sore spots Jhrob. II must not be tried
where the skNn is broken, or sores hard
to heal may develop
Proper Shoes and Hose-People with
tender feet full of callpus places, and
chilblains. should never wear wool hose.
Soft cotton. very light weight in sum-
mer, and thicker in winter. viii be the
best
The hose should be changed every
day, sometimes ottcner. where the feet
are damp from perspjration or anY
other cause. Even II the stockings are
not washed when changed. they should
be driec and aired before putting them
on again II will be found a good plan
10 keep extra hose Ndnd shoes ready 10
sl1p into on re- uIn1ng from outdoor eN-
ercise. especially when the feet perspire
much
In such cases, to wipe the feet with
first warm, then cold water. followed by
rub with alcohol, relieves the disagree
able feeling, and a solution of powdered
alum and boric acid will remove any
odor. Powders should be sparingly used;
they clog the pores and prevent free cir
culatiOn.
Shoes should be of thick. soft leather.
never OF the stin sort. and patent Ieath-
sr should not be worn 10y those whose
feet are the least sensitive, it draws
and causes soreness and induces per-
spiration, on account OF its close tex
the foot grows weary. and there is No
support, and il too tight, eorns and cold
feet result.
For callous spots.-Frequently there
are callOus spots formed on the soles OF
the feet from standing or from Jumps in
the sole of the shoe. III the latter, have
The matter attended TO by the shoe
maker. who can easily remedy the de
Fect Where a woman stands great
deal. she should pay attention 20 this
particularly, as the least wrinkle in the