Why when you rub Vick's on the bottom of your feet it is supposed to stop ma!
Question: i have ben told this several times is it true and how does it work?
Answers: i have ben told this several times is it true and how does it work?
I have also heard this and the reason why is because the bottoms of your feet are one of the areas your body absorbs outside material the most. It sounds weird but it's true. There are special cells that make it work. I think I would try it on your feet with socks but also put some on your neck/chest for a double effect.
i think they mean you're supposed to put vicks on your chest/neck.
I've seen this in articles, but it's hard to believe
I heard about it in an email. Rub a layer of vicks on the bottom of both feet and put on a pair of socks. Not long after that my daughter caught a cold. I tried it and it worked! My dad tried it during a cold and had the same positive results. I'm not sure why it worked, but was very glad it did.
Another thing that helps soothe the throat and quiet a cough is taking a couple teaspoons of honey by mouth. Works for me.
i FOUND THIS AND IM TRYING IT TONIGHT!
Sorry, no graphic for this one, and don't laugh, it works 100% of the time although the scientists at the Canada Research council (who discovered it) aren't sure why.
To stop nighttime coughing in a child (or adult as we found out personally), put Vicks Vaporub generously on the bottom of the feet at bedtime, then cover with socks.
Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief.
Works 100% of the time and is more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. In addition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep soundly.
I heard the head of the Canada Research Council describe these findings on the part of their scientists when they were investigating the effectiveness and usage of prescription cough medicines in children as compared to alternative therapies like accupressure. Just happened to tune in A.M. Radio and picked up this guy talking about why cough medicines in kids often do more harm than good due to the chemical makeup of these strong drugs so, I listened.
It was a surprising finding and found to be more effective than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime, in addition to have a soothing and calming effect on sick children who then went on to sleep soundly.
An adult friend tried it on herself when she had a very deep constant and persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked 100%! She said that it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her, coughing stopped in a few minutes and believe me, this was a deep, ( incredibly annoying!) every few seconds uncontrollable cough, and she slept cough-free for hours every night that she used it.
So, if you have grandchildren, pass it on. If you end up sick, try it yourself and you will be absolutely amazed by the effect.
What do you have to lose?