Guest guest Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Someone sent me this and they swear it helps there cough. During a lecture on Essential Oils, they told us how the foot soles can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can 'taste' it. Some of us have used for years for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body parts in between. But I've never heard of this. And don't laugh, it works 100% of the time, although the scientists who discovered it aren't sure why. To stop night time 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. My wife 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. If you have grandchildren , pass this on. If you end up sick, try it yourself and you will be absolutely amazed at how it works. **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 In a message dated 1/21/2008 5:45:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, Boonight writes: >>>To stop night time 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.<<< My parents used to do that! Yes, it does work. Dawn **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I teaspoon of Ghee butter and a couple of drops of Organic Eucalyptus Oil mixed, and placed in each nostril with finger tip is also beneficial. In a message dated 1/23/2008 8:37:06 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, artbydawn writes: In a message dated 1/21/2008 5:45:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, _Boonight_ (Boonight) writes: >>>To stop night time 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.<<< My parents used to do that! Yes, it does work. Dawn ************************<WBR>**Start the year off right. Easy ways to _http://body.http://body.<WBRhttp://body.<WBRhttp://body.<WBRhttp://bo_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Vicks Vaporub This isn't a natural product.........might want to check out whats in it.? I wouldn't put this on a child. Beth artbydawn Tue, 22 Jan 2008 9:39 am Re: Vicks Vapor Rub In a message dated 1/21/2008 5:45:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, Boonight writes: >>>To stop night time 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.<<< My parents used to do that! Yes, it does work. Dawn **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Moderator's Note: What constitutes natural medicine- just the ingredients or is it something else? Comments? Moderator ------------- Many of us grew up just fine having Vicks slathered on our chest every time we got a cold. FYI, Vicks ingredients,many of which are natural, are listed on their Web site: Active Ingredients (Purpose) Camphor 4.8% (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic) Eucalyptus oil 1.2% (Cough suppressant) Menthol 2.6% (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic) Inactive Ingredients Cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil They now also have a baby rub (for 3 months and older), with fewer ingredients: Petrolatum, fragrance, aloe extract, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, rosemary oil Web site is www.vicks.com -- Maria -------------- Original message -------------- MiMtn1 Vicks Vaporub This isn't a natural product.........might want to check out whats in it.? I wouldn't put this on a child. Beth artbydawn Tue, 22 Jan 2008 9:39 am Re: Vicks Vapor Rub In a message dated 1/21/2008 5:45:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, Boonight writes: >>>To stop night time 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.<<< My parents used to do that! Yes, it does work. Dawn **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Vicks Vapor Rub Ingredients (www.vicks.com): > >Camphor 4.8% > >Eucalyptus 1.2 % > >Menthol 2.6% > >Cedarleaf oil > >Nutmeg > >Special Petrolatum > >Thymol > >Turpentine > > >It is not clear from their list whether Vicks uses natural or synthetic chemical components. My guess is that they are synthetic, but I'll give them the benefit of my doubt and proceed as if they are natural. > > > >If the ingredients are natural components, at least a few of them are isolated chemical components from naturally occurring essential oils. Isolation of chemical components makes them easier for large companies to produce consistency, but it's the inconsistency in naturally occurring plant essential oils that make them superior to even antibiotics in fighting things like antibiotic resistant staph. The chemical makeup of pure, unadulterated essential oils varies from batch to batch, so the virus cannot form a resistance to it. Also, isolating one component of an oil may make it less balanced and may make it toxic, but in it's natural state, it can be very beneficial. > > > >Camphor is usually a low-grade oil that comes from China. Even though you don't expect to feed Vicks to a child, it may be beneficial to know that they can be poisoned by it if accidentally ingested. > > > > " Poisoning by camphor is associated with an initial excitatory phase, with vomiting, diarrhoea and excitement, followed by NS depression and death. A characteristic odour of camphor is present on the breath. The symtoms may appear 5-90 min after ingestion depending on the product ingested (solid or liquid). Oral andepigastic burning sensations, nausea, and vomiting usually occur early. The onset of convulsions may be sudden and without warning, or may be preceded by confusion and irritability, neuromuscular hyperactivity, and jerky movements of the extremities. Convultions may be followed by coma, apnoea, and death. " > >_http://www.inchem.org/documents/pims/pharm/camphor.htm#SectionTitle:1.5%20Br and\ %20names,%20Trade%20names_ (http://www.inchem.org/documents/pims/pharm/camphor.htm#SectionTitle:1.5%20Brand\ %20names,%20Trade%20names) > > > > > >Let's look at Thymol. This is the dictionary definition: > > > >Thymol is a monoterpene phenol derivative of cymene, C10H14OH, isomeric with carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties. It is also called " hydroxy cymene " . (from Webster's 1913 dictionary) > > > >So, thymol is isolated from thyme. Now look at the toxicology report on thymol and ask yourself if you want to put it on yourself or your child. > >Thymol Toxicology: >Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Eye, skin and respiratory irritant. Eye contact may cause serious harm. > >_http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/TH/thymol.html_ (http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/TH/thymol.html) > > > >The essential oil of Thyme in its whole, natural state is actually approved by the FDA for internal usage. It is generally regarded as safe. It is recommended that it be diluted with a vegetable oil when applied to the skin, but it certainly is not harmful. > > > >Cedarleaf Oil > " Taken in excess, this essential oil can produce unpleasant results; it was officially listed as an abortifacient (a drug or agent causing abortion) and convulsant in overdose. The leaf oil is considered toxic, causing hypotension (low blood pressure), and convulsions. Fatalities have been reported. Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use without medical supervision. " > >_http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/cedar-leaf-thuja-essential-oil-p-201.h tml_ (http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/cedar-leaf-thuja-essential-oil-p-201.html\ ) > > > >While it is unlikely that one might experience unpleasant results, I'd question if the addition of an oil with such a reputation is necessary. Cedarwood essential oil on the other hand is approved by the FDA and generally regarded as safe, including taken internally. It doesn't have such a dreadful warning, and is still listed as effective for tuberculosis, bronchitis, respiratory issues, congestion, sinusitis and so on. > > > >Menthol is the main chemical component in Peppermint essential oil. Perhaps there's nothing wrong with isolating menthol, but given a choice, I'd like to use the oil in its most natural state, Peppermint. > > > >Next, let's look at Petrolatum. There's a lot that can be said about the hazards of putting a petroleum product on your skin. Here's one report that might help open our eyes. > > > >Petrolatum >_http://www.health-report.co.uk/petroleum_petrolatum_health_concerns.htm_ (http://www.health-report.co.uk/petroleum_petrolatum_health_concerns.htm) > > > >_http://www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep/report/impurities.php_ (http://www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep/report/impurities.php) > >Breast cancer and impurities. EWG's assessment of product ingredient labels and data on cancer-causing chemicals identified three common impurities in personal care products that are linked to mammary tumors in animal studies - ethylene oxide, PAHs, and 1,3-butadiene. > >The ingredients for which these impurities are of concern are used in one of every four personal care products on the market. > > > >Among girls born today, one in eight is expected to get breast cancer and one in 30 is expected to die from it (NCI 1996, 1997, 2000). A review by scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows that as many as one of every five chemical carcinogens causes mammary tumors in laboratory studies, indicating that the breast is more sensitive to carcinogens than almost any other tissue in the body (Gold et al. 1991). EWG's identification of three impurities linked to breast cancer does not represent a full accounting of possible mammary carcinogens in personal care products. Instead, it is a partial accounting based on the National Toxicology Program's assessment of mammary carcinogens (NTP 2000) and other sources in the peer-reviewed literature. Further study would likely identify additional ingredients in personal care products that raise concerns with respect to breast cancer. > > > >PAHs. PAHs, or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, are common contaminants in petrolatum, also called petroleum jelly and sold under well-known brand names like Vaseline. Petrolatum is found in one of every 14 products on the market (7.1 percent of the products assessed by EWG), including 15 percent of all lipstick and 40 percent of al baby lotions and oils. FDA restricts petrolatum in food to no more than 10 parts per million, and requires petrolatum used in food packaging or drugs to meet impurity restrictions for PAHs (21 CFR 178, 21 CFR 172.880). > > > >Nutmeg essential oil supports the adrenals and immune system, and fights bacterial infections. If Vicks uses natural nutmeg essential oil, great! > > > >* Final Comments * Back to the Ingredient List * > >I decided to take the ingredient list and make my own product. Instead of Camphor, I'll use Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis 1,8 Cineol CT), which is 22% camphor in chemical makeup. I'll use Eucalyptus Radiata, which is anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory. Eucalyptus is an antimicrobial oil studied for its action against viruses and is used extensively for respiratory infections. Helpful for conjunctivitis, sinusitis and bronchitis. For the menthol, I'll use Peppermint, which is 38-48% menthol and is useful for many ailments, but specifically for respiratory infections and asthma. Peppermint is a decongestant, anti-infectious, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and mucolytic. I'll use true Thyme instead of man's altered version, thymol, and Pine essential oil in lieu of turpentine. Instead of the petrolatum, I will dilute my mixture in a carrier oil like Jojoba, which is very similar to our human skin oil and is quickly absorbed. Emu oil is another good choice for a carrier oil. > > > >Vicks Ingredients / Suggested Essential Oil Ingredients: > > > >Camphor 4.8% - Rosemary Cineol CT essential oil > >Eucalyptus 1.2 % - Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil > >Menthol 2.6% - Peppermint essential oil > >Cedarleaf oil - Cedarwood essential oil > >Nutmeg - Nutmeg essential oil > >Special Petrolatum - Jojoba, Emu, Coconut, Almond, Avocado, Olive > >Thymol - Thyme essential oil > >Turpentine - Pine essential oil > >A pure, essential oil blend will be a superior product. It can be ingested (taken by mouth) and rubbed on the skin without harm. It can also be diffused into the air. Essential oils enter the blood stream very quickly when rubbed on the bottoms of the feet. And just one more interesting tid-bit. The fastest way to the lungs is through the colon. I've seen dramatic results inserting a capsule that I fill with 3 drops of a special " Lung Healing " blend of essential oils (including a carrier oil for dilution) as a suppository. Beth **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300000002\ 5 48) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 , parcheezi wrote: > > Moderator's Note: What constitutes natural medicine- just the ingredients or is it something else? > > Comments? > Moderator Let's start with a quickie to open the discusion Natural Medicine (NM) is an open, continuously evolving discipline, s repository of a wide array of approaches to restore and nurture health colaborating with the natural forces of the body. It is not related to ingredients becuase radio frequencies and homeopathy have no ingredients, just energy. Thanks for a greta question FCR ND To define Natural Medicine is at best difficult becuase of its many > ------------- > Many of us grew up just fine having Vicks slathered on our chest every time we got a cold. > FYI, Vicks ingredients,many of which are natural, are listed on their Web site: > Active Ingredients (Purpose) > Camphor 4.8% (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic) > Eucalyptus oil 1.2% (Cough suppressant) > Menthol 2.6% (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic) > Inactive Ingredients > Cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil > > They now also have a baby rub (for 3 months and older), with fewer ingredients: > Petrolatum, fragrance, aloe extract, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, rosemary oil > Web site is www.vicks.com > -- > Maria > > -------------- Original message -------------- > MiMtn1 > > > Vicks Vaporub > This isn't a natural product.........might want to check out whats in it.? I wouldn't put this on a child. > > Beth > > > artbydawn > > Tue, 22 Jan 2008 9:39 am > Re: Vicks Vapor Rub > > In a message dated 1/21/2008 5:45:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, > Boonight writes: > > >>>To stop night time 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.<<< > > My parents used to do that! Yes, it does work. > > Dawn > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise? NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I am a chartered herbalist in canada and i make my own vicks all the time! -:¦:-..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-¸¸.·´¨ (¨`·.·´¨) `·.¸.· dj -:¦:- ¸¸.·´¨ ((¸¸.·´¨ ..·´ -:¦:- ¸¸.·´¨ -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* - <parcheezi Thursday, January 24, 2008 7:39 PM Re: Vicks Vapor Rub > Moderator's Note: What constitutes natural medicine- just the ingredients > or is it something else? > > Comments? > Moderator > ------------- > Many of us grew up just fine having Vicks slathered on our chest every > time we got a cold. > FYI, Vicks ingredients,many of which are natural, are listed on their Web > site: > Active Ingredients (Purpose) > Camphor 4.8% (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic) > Eucalyptus oil 1.2% (Cough suppressant) > Menthol 2.6% (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic) > Inactive Ingredients > Cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil > > They now also have a baby rub (for 3 months and older), with fewer > ingredients: > Petrolatum, fragrance, aloe extract, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, > rosemary oil > Web site is www.vicks.com > -- > Maria > > -------------- Original message -------------- > MiMtn1 > > > Vicks Vaporub > This isn't a natural product.........might want to check out whats in it.? > I wouldn't put this on a child. > > Beth > > > artbydawn > > Tue, 22 Jan 2008 9:39 am > Re: Vicks Vapor Rub > > In a message dated 1/21/2008 5:45:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, > Boonight writes: > >>>>To stop night time 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.<<< > > My parents used to do that! Yes, it does work. > > Dawn > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 , " DJ Evans-Rompen " <2fires wrote: > > I am a chartered herbalist in canada and i make my own vicks all the time! > > > i find vicks vapour rub very effective especially at night-time perphaps the reason some people see vicks vapour rub as not natural is because it has a petrolatum , i byproduct of oil / coal industry but petrolatum may be a natural byproduct thus making it natural for the vicks vapour rub,,,,,,,,,,,,other natural therapies come from underground. but ofcourse we should use majority of power from renewable-energy. > >for a liitle while the petrolatum was not safe but i don't now. also i read the other day that paffarim is used by natural beauty thearpists in a skin wrap,,,,i don't know how that works.....maybe someone here knows evbrawn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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