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Blisters
A long, hot day in the garden can leave you with nasty blisters on your feet. In most cases, they’ll go away on their own, usually within a few days—but that doesn’t mean you should ignore them. If they become infected, they’ll hurt like the dickens!
There’s no reason to pop the blisters to drain out the fluid. Instead, try these easy steps to help them heal:
- Wash the areas well with soap and water, then dry them thoroughly.
- Moisten a square of gauze with an alcohol-based St. John’s wort tincture, then apply it to the clean blisters.
- Protect the blisters with a bandage, but expose it to the air for at least 20 minutes a day.
- Apply a salve that contains the herb calendula along with skin-protecting vitamins A and E. Cover the blisters with the salve and leave it on for about 20 minutes, then rinse it off.
Next time you’re planning to spend a lot of time on your feet, take a few precautions. Sprinkle a little cornstarch into your socks before you put them on, and dust some between your toes, too. Then lace your shoes up properly so your feet are held firmly in place, and don’t squish around the insides of the shoes.
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