Heres a New Twist to an old remedy that actually works.
By barehugs
@barehugs (8973)
Canada
November 30, 2007 3:04am CST
Next time you or your kids get a cold and a cough try this. Get some Vicks VapoRub but don't follow the directions on the bottle.
Rub it on the soles of the feet in generous amounts and put socks on over it. The patient will get a good sleep without coughing.
It really works!
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@BayleighGray (4334)
• United States
30 Nov 07
Hello Barehugs,
Thank you for sharing that!! I always hated my Mom rubbing that stuff under my night clothes when I was a kid! Wish this would have been thought of 30 years ago! lol
Have you tried it? I'm going to the next time I get a cold. I think hubby is getting one, but I'm not sure he will let me do this. LOL
Bay Lay Gray xx
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
Its quite a different thing. You just rub it on the soles of your feet and put on your socks. Its hard to describe the feeling you get when you're settling down in bed. Its cosy and comfortable and you Imagine that you can smell and taste the vapor in your throat. I'm sure I was able to. It was almost like when mom used to rub it on your chest. I know this sounds crazy but, are the soles of your feet really that far away from your nose and throat? Be Healthy!
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@BayleighGray (4334)
• United States
30 Nov 07
Very different, I'm going to try this!! I won't forget the next time I get sick. Heck, I'm really inclined to try it anyway! LOL
Bay xx
@bong_domingo (878)
• Philippines
1 Dec 07
wow! i haven't tried that... can we perhaps try other similar to Vicks vaporub? will try that out next i get colds... Thanks
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@irishmist (3814)
• United States
1 Dec 07
I will keep this in mind, also one of my residents at the retirement home I work in has a nasty cough. She has been sick for almost a month. I will tell her about it at work today!
