Warming socks (or wet socks) are like natural tylenol decreasing fevers, inflammation, and congestion. You can do this starting when your baby is a newborn.
Indications: 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
How does it work? This treatment acts to reflexively increase circulation and decrease congestion in the upper respiratory tract, head, and throat. It has a sedating action and will help your child sleep much better during the treatment. This treatment is also effective for pain relief and increases the healing response during acute infections. The wet sock treatment is best if repeated for three nights in a row.
What you will need:
-1 pair white cotton socks
-1 pair thick wool socks
-Towel
-Warm bath or warm foot bath
Directions:
1. Take a pair of cotton socks and soak them completely with cold water. Be sure to wring the socks out thoroughly so they do not drip.
2. Warm your feet first. This is very important as the treatment will not be as effective and could be harmful if your feet are not warmed first. Warming can be accomplished by soaking your feet in warm water for at least 5-10 minutes or taking a warm bath.
3. Dry off feet and body with a dry towel.
4. Place cold wet socks on feet. Cover with thick wool socks. Go directly to bed. Avoid getting chilled.
5. Keep the socks on overnight. You will find that the wet cotton socks will be dry in the morning.
This treatment is not just for kids. Try it on yourself or other family members when feeling run down. It works wonders! I have been doing this warming sock treatment on Cece ever since she was an infant. I have found no reason to give her antibiotics or over the counter medicines thus far!
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