Try warming socks next time you're getting a cold

Try throwing these cold socks on your feet next time you start to come down with anything from a headache, cold, stuffy nose and so much more.This treatment acts to reflexively increase the circulation and decrease congestion in the upper respiratory passages, head, and throat.  It has a sedating action and many people report they sleep much better while wearing the socks. It has also been known to be effective for pain relief and increases the healing response during acute infections thus possibly increasing healing time.

When to Use:

Sore throat or any inflammation or infection of the throat, neck pain, ear infections, headaches, migraines, nasal congestion, upper respiratory infections, coughs, bronchitis, and sinus infections, basically at the onset of any ailment.

Be careful:

Use with caution in diabetes, Raynaud’s phenomenon or syndrome, arterial insufficiency or advanced intermittent claudication due to the possibility of not feeling temperature extremes. If you are suffering from any chronic condition please check with a physician before trying the warming sock treatment to make sure it will not interfere with your current treatment plan.

Supplies

·       1 pair cotton socks

·       1 pair thick wool socks

·       Towel

·      Shower/Warm bath or warm foot bath

Directions

1.     Take a pair of thin cotton socks and soak them completely with cold water.  After wetting the socks, wring them out thoroughly so they do not drip. You may consider placing them in the freezer for 10-20 minutes (during the duration of step 2) to enhance the cooling effect.

2.     While the socks are cooling, warm your feet in some manner for 5-10 minutes.  This is very important as the treatment will not be as effective and could be harmful if your feet are not warmed first. (Explanation: the vessels in the lower limbs expand when in the warm water. The vessels then contract quickly when the cold socks are placed on the feet.) 

3.     Dry off feet thoroughly.

4.     If needed, remove the cotton socks from the freezer, and bend or thaw them to the point where they can be worn.

5.     Place socks on the feet (can add a menthol rub onto the bottom of feet before the socks the essential oils are absorbed well during the process) and cover the cold socks with a second pair of thick, dry wool socks.  Now time to climb into bed. Bundle up to avoid getting cold.

6.     Keep the socks on overnight. You will find that the wet cotton socks will be dry by the morning.