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I have not tried this myself, but thought it worth a go. Who knows!!!!
VICKS VAPOR RUB
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 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.
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 surprise 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.
My wife 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.
If you have grandchildren, pass this on or try it yourself.
TRY IT THE NEXT TIME YOU GET A BAD COLD OR PERSISTENT COUCH
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bardnsage
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Jun 9 @ 10:02AM
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With or without a blanket. Seems that with a blanket,,,, the "vapors" will work up and out of the blanket,,, into your breathing zone.
Now this is a dutch oven I don't mind.
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dizzydoll
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Jun 9 @ 11:11AM
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wow that is interesting
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matisse731
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Jun 9 @ 11:12AM
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This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I have lots of Grandbabies. I have some that are taking way too much medicines. I made three copies of this to send to all my children.
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oct_cat
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Jun 9 @ 11:28AM
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Maybe works, maybe not. But as with everything not received first-hand, its always good to check up & verify:
http://www.snopes.com/medical/homecure/vaporub.asp
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leprichaun_magic
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Jun 9 @ 11:39AM
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not for chapped lips [ouch] and for most other things ,,its very good[the new witchazel] but ,, also be careful on infants to have a milder strength ...
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DiamondRain
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Jun 9 @ 12:02PM
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t's called Vicks VapoRub. Rumors of the magical powers of this stuff are all over the Web. I have tested some of them and not found any of the ones I tried (on myself, family members or friends) to be true.
Always do your research before trying anything like this.
Some research has shown that VapoRub can be harmful to use on children if not used properly.
Here is an article about that.
Vicks VapoRub Misuse May Hurt Kids
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CHARLIgurl1
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Jun 9 @ 12:29PM
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OR PERSISTENT COUCH
Ive never had a persistant couch, but I did have an uncomfortable sofa once. 
interesting read. :)
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lazareth
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Jun 9 @ 12:44PM
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I've been putting Vicks Vapor Rub on my feet for a long time when I have a cold....it really does work
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IB4U
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Jun 9 @ 1:39PM
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Works great as oder eaters....
Hate the sticky socks ....
Makes it so I can smell toe jam better....
Once put it on my chest and it made my feet sweat....
Heard its great to put on bald spots, but makes hair grow from your ears .....
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Tanikogirl
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Jun 9 @ 1:41PM
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Thank you Charliegirl, but mind out for the springs
This was given to me my a chief nursing officer for adults, commons sense would tell me not to use adult medication on a child 
Thanks IB4U for your comments, see it does have many uses!!!  
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tentfire
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Jun 9 @ 3:07PM
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I gave a kudo, then my comment disappeared. 
It is the essential oils in the Vick's that give the positive effects. Vick's also contains petroleum, which is what causes the stickiness. Although most of the petroleum doesn't absorb, I wouldn't want any of it to absorb into me. Vick's also contains turpentine, which I would not want to absorb into me nor a child either. And, scientifically, anything absorbable only takes 21 minutes to absorb into every cell in your body. 
Put a few drops of essential oils (such as eucalyptus, camphor, bitter orange, cedar wood, etc) into a base oil (soybean, olive oil, coconut oil -yes the same ones you cook with), mix well, then apply to the bottoms of your feet. Then you have 100% natural relief. Research your EOs before using(as with anything you put onto or into your body) for possible side affects.
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