I know, I know, socks with rice?? What does THAT have to do with PD?
Well, I am one of those people who, know matter how smart I think I am,
gets outsmarted by Parkinson's more than I'd like to admit. About a
year ago, I somehow"stumbled upon" an amazingly simple solution for:
- toes that curl under
- soles of your feet that suddenly tighten up and
have killer pain
- cramps in my calves at night
- tummy muscles that give me that "washboard" look
that bodybuilders would kill for
- and all kinds of other aches and pains.
All you need to do is get a thick sock (like the ones that lost their
partner to a dryer that somehow ate the other sock), a nice supply of
uncooked rice to pour into the sock, and once you knot the ankle end, a
microwave oven.
Now, I don't promise this recipe works--but try it, you'll LOVE it.
Take your rice (I prefer Uncle Ben's long-grain--it
reminds me of growing up in my grandmother's house, when she baked rice
pudding for us all to dive into after a hard day at school), fill up your
sock, and knot the top of it, Microwave your sock on high for about 1
minute. Or, as a variation, try two socks at a time, for 1:40. Remove
from microwave, and place on or up against the affected area.
Works like magic almost every time. After just a
minute or two, PRESTO! The toes uncurl, the legs or tummy feel SO much
better.
Anyone want to start a special "socks with rice"
cookbook?
Try it--you'll be glad you did!!
Ivan Suzman, 47/10, Portland , Maine, land of lighthouses
