Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Tip Tuesday


During a lecture on Essential Oils, they told us how the foot soles can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can 'taste' it. Some of us have used Vicks Vapo rub for years for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body parts in between. But I've never heard of this. And don't laugh, it works 100% of the time, although the scientists who discovered it aren't sure why. To stop night time coughing in a child (or adult as we found out personally), put Vicks Vapo rub 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.

2 comments:

Jay and Jill said...

My mom has been telling us this for years. I always thought it was something she made up. Now I know she was right all along.

Unknown said...

WOW!! I am so going to try this!! This is fantastic! I cant wait to try this!! Though Im not wishing that my children get sick. Thanks got the tip!