A friend sent me an email months ago about a trick to try to relieve a cough. I had forgotten about it until I ran across the email again a few days ago.
Vicks Vapor Rub
Some of us have used Vicks Vapor 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 Vapor 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.
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 Vapor 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.
I tried this a couple of nights ago because I kept waking up with coughing fits. Nothing was working and I was about maxed out on my cough syrup. So, I tried this and I have to say that it did help. I don't know about it lasting for hours......but today I have barely coughed at all.
Now sneezing...that's another issue.....
9 comments:
Wow...I hadn't heard of this...I hope you feel better soon!
I've done this with both of the boys...it actually works. Weird!!
Wow! I'll have to give this a try.
So funny you mentioned this. I made a similar post a few months ago. Sounds like we were channeling eachother. It does work. I am a big fan of Vicks..It works well when you wear a couple of socks over it too. Lasts longer... You have a lovely blog.
Jaime
I have heard of this but Ihave never had ocassion to use it yet.
Good ol Vicks!
I also heard a spoonful of honey helps too! I have yet to try it though. I'll let you know when I do!
Oh! And hope you are feeling better!!
I think I heard this somewhere...hmmm....
Wow--I've never heard of this before! Sounds like a good tip!!
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