I first learned this age old hydrotherapy (healing with water and temperature) treatment from my Naturopathic doctor and mentor when I was a teen. It worked so well I never forgot it!
It is incredibly effective for helping relieve colds, nasal or chest congestion, earaches, sinusitis, and upper respiratory infections. It’s surprisingly pleasant to experience as well. And it works beautifully in conjunction with herbal medicine, homeopathic remedies or other medicines, both natural and conventional.
Note: this treatment should NOT be used by those who are very weak, who have a wool allergy or sensitivity, or who have a fungal infection on the skin of their feet.
You will need:
- thin cotton socks
- thick wool socks
- cold and hot water
After warming the patient with a hot bath, foot bath, shower or warm washcloth held to the feet, dry the feet and have them get into bed. Run the cotton socks under cold water, or better yet, dip them in a bowl of ice water. Wring out the socks until no more water drips out. Put these wet socks on the person’s feet and immediately put on the dry wool socks over them. Cover the person with warm blankets and have them rest or go to sleep.
The person’s body will dry the wet socks by pulling the circulation toward the feet and past all the organs of elimination. The immune system will be stimulated, and the person will sleep well. Throbbing may be felt in the feet. For optimum benefit, leave both sets of socks on throughout the night, even after the cotton socks have become dry.
For small children or people of weaker vitality, wet only the toes of the cotton socks. If you don’t have wool socks sized for kids, use your own larger ones folded down.
It brings me joy to share is ancient, effective and simple therapy with you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
