How to stop a Cough.  

This information was shared with me by a friend.

With the cold and flu season upon us, I felt this was very good information to share with anyone and everyone because it DOES WORK.

To stop nighttime coughing in a child (or an adult, as we found out personally), put Vicks Vapor Rub generously on the bottom of the feet at bedtime and then cover with socks. Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about five minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief. This works 100 percent 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.

Credit for the discovery of this goes to the Canada Research Council.  I heard the head of the Canada Research Council describe these findings as part of the study their scientists were conducting  investigating the effectiveness and usage of  prescription cough medicines in children, as compared to alternative  therapies like acupressure since cough medicines in kids often do  more harm than good due to the chemical makeup of these strong drugs. 

It was a surprising finding and found to be more effective  than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime, and in addition to  have a soothing and calming effect on sick children who then went on to 
sleep soundly. A friend of mine tried it on herself when she had a very deep constant and persistent cough a few weeks ago, and it worked 100 percent! She said it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her. The coughing stopped in a few minutes, and this was a deep, uncontrollable cough and she  slept cough-free for hours every night she used it. If you have children or grandchildren, pass it on. If you end up sick, try it yourself and you will be absolutely amazed by the effect.