The ONE Thing You Should Do at the First Sign of a Cold: Magic Socks
10/29/2016
Let’s face it: having a cold sucks.
You know you’re going to be out of the game – or at least not at your best – for a few days.
Having cold and kids – or kids with colds – is even worse.
Contrary to popular belief, over-the-counter products marketed to help you push through the day are NOT the best way to get over a cold. While they can be helpful if you absolutely cannot miss a day, they do nothing to support your immune system.
If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, it’s not unusual for your body to take a little hit and become vulnerable to whatever virus is going around. The best cold & flu prevention is keeping your body in good shape so that your defenses don’t go down.
In the event that you do find yourself under the weather, here’s one of my favorite ways to reduce congestion and support the immune system. I have consistently found that this helps reduce recovery time and helps me feel a lot more human.
What is it?
Magic Socks.
Because they work so beautifully in kids, are safe, easy and inexpensive. I do this at the first sign of a cold, and recommend it to my patients as well.
You need:
Here’s what you do:
Your socks should be completely dry by the morning with warm feet.
Repeat for 2-3 nights to decrease sinus congestion and help you sleep.
Now of course, you want to make sure that your feet are warm before starting the treatment, to avoid getting a chill. You will also want to do this as a part of your Naturopathic cold treatment program and work with your health care provider to make sure that you are recovering well and not dealing with a more serious health concern. As always, use your best judgement.
Want to really reduce your risk of getting sick? Sign up for my natural Cold & Flu Prevention program.
In health,
You know you’re going to be out of the game – or at least not at your best – for a few days.
Having cold and kids – or kids with colds – is even worse.
Contrary to popular belief, over-the-counter products marketed to help you push through the day are NOT the best way to get over a cold. While they can be helpful if you absolutely cannot miss a day, they do nothing to support your immune system.
If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, it’s not unusual for your body to take a little hit and become vulnerable to whatever virus is going around. The best cold & flu prevention is keeping your body in good shape so that your defenses don’t go down.
In the event that you do find yourself under the weather, here’s one of my favorite ways to reduce congestion and support the immune system. I have consistently found that this helps reduce recovery time and helps me feel a lot more human.
What is it?
Magic Socks.
Because they work so beautifully in kids, are safe, easy and inexpensive. I do this at the first sign of a cold, and recommend it to my patients as well.
You need:
- One pair of 100% cotton socks (thin)
- One pair of wool socks (thick)
Here’s what you do:
- Before bed, run the cotton socks under warm water and wring out completely.
- Put these socks on your feet and put the dry wool socks over top, and then go to sleep
Your socks should be completely dry by the morning with warm feet.
Repeat for 2-3 nights to decrease sinus congestion and help you sleep.
Now of course, you want to make sure that your feet are warm before starting the treatment, to avoid getting a chill. You will also want to do this as a part of your Naturopathic cold treatment program and work with your health care provider to make sure that you are recovering well and not dealing with a more serious health concern. As always, use your best judgement.
Want to really reduce your risk of getting sick? Sign up for my natural Cold & Flu Prevention program.
In health,
Disclaimer: This information is educational only, not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new health regimen. Natural approaches discussed here may complement but should not replace conventional medical care.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.