About Curtis Carper

I’ve been involved in RVing for over 40 yrs -- including camping, building, repairing, and even selling RVs. I’ve owned, used, and repaired almost every class and style of RV ever made. I do all of my own repair work. My other interests include cooking at home, living with an aging dog, and dealing with diabetic issues. If you can combine a grease monkey with a computer geek, throw in a touch of information nut and organization freak, combined with a little bit of storyteller, you've got a good idea of who I am.

Foot Melanoma Is Deadly – Did You Know You Can Get Skin Cancer On Your Feet?

Instances of melanoma, the most deadly of skin cancers, are increasing faster than any other form of cancer. Surprisingly, one of the leading places cancer is commonly being found these days is on the feet. That's right, foot melanoma is the deadliest cancer. Unfortunately, survival rates are dramatically lower when melanoma is found on the foot. For one reason, it often goes unnoticed until there is a serious problem. When not caught in the early stages the fatality rate is about 50% … [Read more...]

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Diabetic Foot Problems Can Be Avoided With These 5 Tips

"Ignore them and they go away." Your dentist has been pushing that slogan for decades, as a reminder to take care of your teeth. As a diabetic, the same saying goes for your feet! Fail to take your blood sugar levels seriously and sooner (rather than later) you're going to have foot problems that could easily lead to amputation. Diabetic foot neuropathy occurs when you are diabetic and you ignore your high blood sugar levels, resulting in blood vessel and nerve damage within your … [Read more...]

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Laser Is The Most Effective Toenail Fungus Treatment Available

Do you avoid sandals, or going barefoot at the beach? Are you embarrassed to be seen with your toes in plain view because your nails are disfigured, yellowed, thick or broken?Welcome to the world of Onychomycosis. Toenail fungus is a common condition afflicting up to 50% of the over-40 population. Fungus loves warm, moist feet that are trapped all day in hot shoes -- preventing evaporation and giving all those mold spores an excellent environment to grow. There's something to be said for … [Read more...]

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Z-Coil Shoes: The Pain Relief Footwear

I suffer from Plantar Fasciitis, an inflammation of tendons in the arch and heel of the foot. It's a reoccurring pain in the heel that can travel up the calf of your leg making walking any distance downright torture. The best way I've found to control this type of foot pain is to wear shoes that give very good support to both the arches and ankles. Z-Coil shoes claim to be shock absorbers for the body, reducing the impact created when the weight of your whole body comes down on a very … [Read more...]

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Detox Foot Pads: Do They Really Work?

We've all seen the infomercials for Kinoki Detox Foot Pads playing over and over every night. The claim is that these foot pads will detox the body through the soles of your feet. Even the well-known cosmetic company, Avon, has jumped on the bandwagon promoting their Healthy Remedies Revitalizing Patches. The patches are a similar version of foot detox pads which seem to be growing in popularity these days. … [Read more...]

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Plantar Fasciitis – Symptoms & Treatment For Heel Pain

The heel pain I was experiencing was indeed Plantar Faciitis. photo by Curtis at TheFunTimesGuide.com

Foot pain resulting from Plantar Fasciitis is more than just an annoyance. When every step sends a sharp pain through your foot and up your leg, even the simplest activity becomes something you dread. Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the Plantar Fascia, which supports the arch. In many instances, the pain will be felt in the heel of your foot. A sharp foot pain results from standing or walking on the affected foot and dramatically limits your ability to walk. Plantar … [Read more...]

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Personal Foot Care: Tips for Treating Dry Feet and Cracked Feet

Dry air and cold weather are hard on a person's skin. Some of the most damaged skin can be found under the main foundation that carries you throughout the day -- that being the bottom of your feet. Treating dry or cracked feet is even more critical if you happen to be Diabetic. With a possible lessened sense of feel in your lower extremities, unnoticed injury or infection can quickly lead to more severe foot care problems -- including surgery and even amputation. When you have dry feet or … [Read more...]

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Women’s High Heel Shoes Lead To Same Problems As Foot Binding In China

What do foot binding, women's high heels, and bunions have in common? They are all the result of feet being cramped or bound in tight places for too long. Too much pressure puts stress on the toes. Sometimes culture and fashion trends have a price. Here's what you need to know... … [Read more...]

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Ped Egg Review – Does It Really Work?

This year for Christmas my wife asked for only one thing. Believe it or not, all she wanted was a Ped Egg. With a quick trip to Walgreens in response to their just-before-Christmas ads, I was able to purchase the Ped Egg for the reduced price of $9.98. A week later, naturally, they also threw in 3 replacement blades to sweeten the deal. My usual luck, I missed out on the added replacement cutters, but at least I was able to meet the needs of my dear wife, and on Christmas day she was … [Read more...]

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Ingrown Toenail Care & Treatment

I've had a couple of toenail tragedies in my day. And if you've ever experienced serious foot pain before, then you'll know where I'm coming from.Foot pain can make your life miserable. Every step can be pure torture. And, if your day-to-day life has you on your feet for hours, there will be no relief. By the end of the day, you’ll be ready to give up walking for good!My foot pain was due to an ingrown toenail (...or two). … [Read more...]

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