I'm always a bit skeptical of the forwards I get in e-mails, but I tried this one.. and guess what?? it works, we have a house-full of sickies, so I figured what the heck.. It takes about a half an hour to work, so don't think I'm full of it when you hear yourself, your husband, or your kids still coughing at the beginning. But try it, everyone will have a more peaceful sleep.



Sorry, no graphic for this one, and don't laugh, it works 100% of the time although the scientists at the Canada Research council (who discovered it)aren't sure why.

To stop nighttime coughing in a child (or adult as we found out personally), put Vicks Vaporub generously on the bottom of the feet at bedtime, then cover with socks.

Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief.

Works 100% 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.

I heard the head of the Canada Research Council describe these findings on the part of their scientists when they were investigating the effectiveness and usage of prescription cough medicines in children as compared to alternative therapies like accupressure. Just happened to tune in A.M. Radio and picked up this guy talking about why cough medicines in kids often do more harm than good due to the chemical makeup of these strong drugs so, I listened.

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.

Try it you will be absolutely amazed by the effect.