Peirson Center for Children
  • Home
  • About
    • Who we serve
    • What we do
    • Where we are
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Practitioners >
      • Dr. Peirson >
        • Speaking
      • Dr. Knapp
      • Dr. LaRosa
      • Vaishnavi Sarathy, PhD
  • Contact
    • New Patient Application
    • Submit Forms
    • Prescription Refill
  • FAQ
  • Forms
  • Research Library
    • Down Syndrome
    • Autism
    • ADD/ADHD
    • Pregnancy
    • Videos
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • ChARM

Treating Upper Respiratory Congestion with Socks

11/22/2017

1 Comment

 
Picture
This wet sock treatment is used to stimulate the immune system and increase blood circulation. It works by increasing blood flow to the feet which helps reduce blood flow and congestion to the upper respiratory system. This treatment is an old, effective, natural remedy and can be used as a replacement for fever reducing medications. Children can benefit from this as well as adults. It is best to use this wet sock treatment on the first day of the illness and to do it for a few nights in a row for maximum effectiveness. 
Supplies You Will Need:
  • 1 pair of very thin cotton socks
  • 1 pair of wool socks
  • 1 bowl of ice water
  • 1 warm bath or 1 bowl of very warm water (large enough to soak feet)
Directions:
  1. Take a warm bath for 5-10 minutes. Warming the feet first is very important for the effectiveness of the treatment. Wet sock treatment can be harmful if your feet are not warmed. Instead of a bath you may also soak your child’s feet in a bowl of very warm water (make the water temperature as warm as possible without burning your child, of course). Once the feet have been warmed for 10 minutes do the next step.
  2. Dry off feet (and body if a bath was taken) with a dry towel.
  3. Soak the pair of thin socks in the bowl of ice water. When the socks are completely wet, remove them from the water and wring them out thoroughly.
  4. Place ice-cold wet socks on feet. Then cover the wet socks with the thick (dry) wool socks. Put on pajamas and go directly to bed. Make sure your child gets under the covers and avoids getting chilled.
  5. Wear the socks overnight. During the night, your child might wake up with wet pajamas from sweating. If so, have your child change into dry pajamas, but leave on the socks. You will find that the wet cotton socks will be dry in the morning.
1 Comment
mariabee link
3/15/2021 05:01:47 am

Thank you very much for such a valuable article, helped me alot

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    Dr. Erica Peirson

    Dr. Peirson is dedicated to helping children with developmental and learning challenges reach their fullest potential.

    Archives

    February 2021
    January 2021
    March 2020
    April 2019
    October 2018
    August 2018
    May 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    November 2017
    April 2017
    January 2017
    October 2016
    September 2016
    July 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015

    Topics

    All
    Customized Treatment
    Iron
    Medical Neglect
    Methylation
    MicroRNA
    Mitochondria
    Myelination
    Organic Acid Test
    Polyphenols

    RSS Feed

This web site offers health, wellness, and nutritional information and is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of any information provided on this web site is solely at your own risk. Nothing stated or posted on this website by The Peirson Center for Children are intended to be, and must not be taken to be, the practice of medicine. Information provided on this website does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and any doctor affiliated with our web site. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

©  2020. Peirson Center for Children. All rights reserved

P.O. Box 20446
Portland, OR 97294

8100 W. Marigold St. #140611
Garden City, ID 83714