Hi mummies,
Have received this cough remedy, thought I'll share with all of you, not sure if it really works, if you ever try it, let us know its effectiveness.
> Try this remedy
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > It was a surprising finding and found to be more
> effective than prescribed
> medicines for children at bedtime, in addition to
> have a soothing and
> calming effect on sick children who then went on to
> sleep soundly.
> >
> > An adult friend tried it on herself when she had a
> very deep constant and
> persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked 100%!
> She said that it felt
> like a warm blanket had enveloped her, coughing
> stopped in a few minutes and
> believe me, this was a deep, ( incredibly annoying!)
> every few
> seconds uncontrollable cough, and she slept
> cough-free for hours every night
> that she used it.
> >
> > So, if you have kids/grandchildren, pass it on. If
> you end up sick, try
> yourself and you will be absolutely amazed.