- The old adage "A pipe 'tween the toes cures all woes." alludes to the healing powers thought to come from holding your lit pipe between your toes. Fact! While it's true that this was an old adage, I've tried this several times along with many other testers here at the OomPalace and it has not cured the cold or flu. We do have a fellow coming down with something odd, so stay tuned.