Wet Socks - a cure for colds and flus?

Wet socks, or as some people call them “magic socks,” may sound like an extremely bizarre therapy – especially when it comes to colds and flus. When I learned about this treatment in first year Hydrotherapy class (Hydrotherapy is the use of water for treatment), I was just as skeptical as you likely are however, it really does work!

What you’ll need:

• Ice cold water (or a refrigerator)

• A pair of thin cotton socks

• A pair of thick wool socks

What you do:

1. Soak the pair of thin cotton socks in ice-cold water or in room temperature water and put them in the fridge for 30-40 minutes.

2. Right before bed, remove the thin cotton socks (now cold) from the fridge and place them on your feet.

3. Cover the thin wet cotton socks with a pair of dry, thick wool socks.

4. Go straight to bed, making sure your feet are covered up.

5. When you wake up in the morning, remove the socks (your body will have warmed up the cold cotton socks).

How it works:

• This therapy works by triggering your body to warm up the cold socks on your feet.

• It does this by increasing blood circulation and stimulating your lymph vessels, thus, boosting your immune system.

• As your body sends blood down to your feet to warm up the socks, it pulls congestion away from your head, sinuses, throat and lungs.

I usually recommend doing this therapy 2-3 nights in a row to really kick-start your immune system so it can better battle against your cold or flu.

If you are interested in other at-home therapies you can do to for colds and flus, call (289) 208-5766 or email kristinwootton.nd@gmail.com to book an appointment or FREE 15 minute consult.