Yellow, crusty toenails

I've been thinking about how to start this blog for the past week or so. Worried about whether or not the topic would be fun enough or my writing good enough for you. I sat in a metaphorical stupor just waiting for something to cross my path that I could use as entertaining fodder. Well, as it so happens, life gave me a tidbit I couldn't resist writing about.

For those of you who, like me, have toenail fungus (no, those are not my toes and mine don't look nearly that bad in case you were wondering), I have discovered a new remedy, Vick's VapoRub. That's right, an old standby for helping with cough relief, Vick's can also be used for removing fungus from your toes. I learned this from a dermatologist who recommended I try it as an alternative to nail lacquer or fungus-killing pills.

Of course, it takes a good six months to begin to see improvement and an entire year of daily diligence to fully grow out a fungus-free toe nail, but it has to be worth it. I mean, I like wearing sandals and being barefoot, but with crazy looking toenails, who wants to be around me when my dogs are unleashed? Furthermore, who wants to play footsie or lie next to me in bed when their own fungus-free feet might be mauled on a moments notice by my toenails of death? I for one wouldn't. So, I've decided to give it a try.

A little application once a day at bedtime and my toes are tingling with joy from the freedom in front of them....freedom from their fungal captors. Or, maybe they tingle from the menthol. Who knows? Who cares, actually? Frankly, the menthol helps to keep my room smelling minty and mentholy fresh. An added value to the whole process. To me, fresh, opaque toenails are the ends that justify my smelly, oily and patience-necessary means.