Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31

carry it's full share Of the load.
What are some other remedies
for tired, aching feet? First, a
treatment often overlooked is to
be fitted with a good girdle, for
any point of overweight, such
as the abdomen, makes itself
felt, even at the feet, and par
ticulariy on the nerves of both
legs and feet.
Here, of course, it is super
fluous to point out that true
overweight is always associated
with tired feet, because of actual
pressure~on all muscles, nerves.
ligaments. Reduce twenty TO
thirty pounds, and your feet will
not only ache less. but they will
become smaller-truly!
Again. the whole matter OF
posture Is woven into this sub
ject: Poor standing posture
means faulty balance while walk
ing. and this is closely connected
with how our feet feel. Sit
straight and pull in the abdo-
men; walk upright, and you'll be
amazed at the difference in the
lift" walking will give you.
Specifically: Change your shoes
often, using soft types Of foot
wear for indoors, such as sandals
and heel-less slippers; ventilate
your shoes every night--it often
happens that persons who are
fastidious about clean linen never
stop TO think that shoes get dirty
and need daily changing and air
ing TO allow feet TO breathe. too;
have shoes repaired. and heels in
particular, SO you never wear
that special walking hazard
turnover" heels.
Then, here's what is called
contrast plunge" foot-bath
treatment. offered by DR.. Nor
ton as being very beneficial:
Plunge the aching feet, first
into hot water, then into cold,
allowing a minute-and-a-half in
hot water and half-a-minute in
cold. After 10 minutes of this
alternate treatment, work toes
and ankles TO stimulate circula-
ton.
Then, lie down for twenty
minutes for complete relaxation,
putting legs higher than body, as
extended on reversed chair, iron
ing board, or similar means of
raising legs. This is beneficial,
also. to the entire circulation, and
tends 10 prevent varicose veins.
Such contrast plunges' are bet
ter than strapping, and help re-
lieve irritated muscles and
nerves"
Summertime. with it's perspira-
ton, more casual bathing, and
insect pests, Is the time to see
that feet are regularly treated
to disinfectants and deodorants
applied in required solutions.
After this. wipe feet well, use
stearate Of zinc powder TO dry
completely, and allow access TO
free air. Put bits Of absorbent
cotton between toes to separate
them. If you can manage to go
barefoot some of the time, walk
ing on clean grass, your feet and
your hosiery bill will both
benefit.
And now for your footwear:
II shoe has ample length. and
toe-space when the foot is fully
extended forward, and If the
heel fits snugly, that shoe is
comfortable" regardless of its
type or style. But beware of the
idea that shoes must be broken
in"-they may be broken-in, but
so will be your temper and your
nerves.
A well-fitting, well-made shoe
should fit as comfortably in the
store as ii does a month later.
Wear low heels mot heel-less
canvas shoes) for walking, and
reserve high heels for dress or
occasional use.
A last warning to mothers of
growing children: In a recent
study Of 1000 school children in
an Ohio city, it was shown that
1876 per cent were wearing shoes
which were from y to 3 sizes
shorter than the size for which
they were measured. When chill
dren grow rapidly, their feet also
grow rapidly. Shoes are out
grown long before they are out
worn.
Children seldom, however COM
plain that their feet hurt, and
mothers must watch to see when
the foot has outgrown it's shoe
II is often very difficult for a