This treatment acts to reflexively increase circulation and decrease congestion in the upper respiratory passages, head, and throat. It has a sedating action and many patients report that they sleep much better during the treatment. This treatment is also effective for pain relief and increases the healing response during acute infections. The wet sock treatment is best if repeated for three nights in a row.

Indications:

Sore throat or any inflammation or infection of the throat, neck pain, ear infections, headaches, migraines, nasal congestion, upper respiratory infections, coughs, bronchitis, and sinus infections.

Supplies:

1 pair cotton socks
1 pair thick wool socks (or another pair of cotton socks)
Towel
Warm bath or warm foot bath

Directions:

Warm your feet first. Warming can be accomplished by soaking your feet in warm water for at least 5-10 minutes or taking a warm bath.
Dry off feet with a dry towel.
Take a pair of cotton socks and soak them completely with cold water. Be sure to wring the socks out thoroughly so they do not drip.
Place cold wet socks on feet. Cover with thick wool dry socks. Go directly to bed. Avoid getting chilled.
Keep the socks on overnight. You will find that the wet cotton socks will be dry in the morning.