According to medical documents, coughing is a natural reflex of the body to expel foreign objects, which can be mucus or bacteria residing in the airways. It is a common sign of common colds caused by respiratory infections.
Folk medicine has a simple way to treat this persistent cough, mainly by warming it up. foot area by rubbing hot oil on the soles of the feet. This treatment is considered by many people to be an effective method because it is very effective in treating cold coughs that often occur in winter.
Recently, an American study concluded that foot massage is not only Good for that area but also very good for other parts of the body. At the same time, massaging the soles of the feet also helps the body relax more.
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Psychologist Dr. Lynne Jordan believes that treating Coughing at home in this way is really effective for some people by reducing stress. When the stress in the body is reduced, unpleasant wheezing coughs will also decrease.
Besides, coughing and wheezing will also decrease. Many opinions say that curing cough by applying oil to the soles of the feet is very effective. Ms. Le Thi Linh, 25 years old (Tay Son Dong Da, Hanoi) said: “Previously I also applied wind oil to the soles of the feet to Cough treatment but not cured. In the winter my feet are often very cold, applying oil only warms them. It may depend on each person’s condition or the severity of the cough.
Let’s talk about this issue Doctor Vu Quoc Trung said: “It is completely possible to cure cough by rubbing oil on the soles of the feet. However, it must depend on the type of oil applied.
On the human body, the feet have a very close relationship with the five internal organs. Specifically, the instep of the little toe is related to the bladder, the instep of the second toe is related to the stomach, and the fourth toe is related relating to the sole of the big toe is related to the liver and the sole of the foot, especially related to health of the kidneys.
Curing cough by massaging painkillers under the soles of the feet is only effective. for coughs caused by colds. Suppose on cold autumn and winter days you suddenly notice a cough, it is very likely that you have a cough due to a cold and using this method can quickly relieve your cough.
There are other cases. In case of chronic cough such as pneumonia, tuberculosis or a cough that does not go away for a long time, you should not use this method.
He also noted that children should not overuse it. use this treatment. When using oil, be sure to use a dedicated pain-relieving oil. It is best for children with cough to see a doctor carefully and not arbitrarily buy medicine for them to take. Especially in the winter, parents need to warm the soles of their children’s feet to help increase blood circulation.
According to Ngoc Thi
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