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From: eddy  (Original Message)Sent: 1/25/2008 4:09 AM

Subject: For Coughing

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?

Ed -



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From: archerycharlieSent: 1/25/2008 5:22 PM
O now i am wondering if Val tried this last nite and how she is doing today?charlie

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From: ValSent: 1/25/2008 7:27 PM
I did, and it works pretty good!  But Eddy.....  You left out the part about putting it on the BOTTOM of my feet!  lol  Needless to say, I slathered it all over up to my ankles!!  lol
 
My feet felt kind of cold, but that was just the menthol in the Vicks I'm sure, and actually I found it a pleasant sensation because I usually hate wearing socks to bed.
 
It did work very well, though!  I hardly coughed at all and was so worried about lying down because usually my cough will get worse then, but not this time!  Settled right down and went to sleep and only woke up to visit the potty at night!  Thanks for this tip, Eddy, it is astonishing that it works!!  (and we thought you were pulling our leg again!)

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From: eddySent: 1/25/2008 11:19 PM
So happy it worked, Val! Nuthin' worse than a mean & miserable chest-cold when yer tryin' to sleep. Glad that U didnt get it too high up. LOL!  Altho', maybe U were covering yourself for the head-cold part of it??   
 
Actually, this cure(?) or remedy first came to me, several years ago,  from NZ Annie, only down there they use Raleigh's Ointment. Wotever works, I guess.(Of course, I had fun with her about putting it on yer feet LOL)
 
Some folks experimenting with this procedure did find that folks who had garlic juice put on their feet could in some cases taste it?
 
I haven't read anywhere that Vicks on the feet also stimulates the kidneys, but I will check that out.   
 
Well, U take care. Don't hang onto that cold any longer than necessary.
 
MOI?? Pull yer leg??? 
 
Ed -

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