“To bed with three hot water bottles” – this wellness formula is obviously based on a wealth of experience. Indeed, this measure can prevent a cold at its very beginning. Unlike a hot bath, which can have too strong an impact on blood circulation, the hot water bottle increases the body temperature in a gentle way. The patient starts to sweat, which has the effect of disrupting the natural process of an infection, causing the body temperature to sink.
To drink lots of fluid – preferably water and fruit or herbal tea is essential of course, to replace the body fluid which gets lost through perspiration.
“Wet socks aid sleep” – Sleeping problems, many sufferers are plagued by them. Especially when we find ourselves in an unfamiliar environment (e.g. on holiday, on business trips etc), many of us can’t get a good night’s sleep. Gently pressing the Yintang, the acupressure point midway between the eyebrows for several minutes – until we feel calm and relaxed – is an effective method of “winding down”. A very effective yet widely unknown calmative – used in Kneipp therapy – is to dip cotton socks in cold water, press out excess water and put them on. Put dry woollen socks on top and get into bed. The cold poultice ensures a better blood flow and thus enhances sleep. In addition, the “hot 8” can be a valuable helper. Dissolve 10 tablets of the Biochemic remedy Magnesium Phosphoricum (e.g. by new era: No 8) in hot water, stir with a non-metal object and drink, preferably when you are in bed already.
Good night and be well ...
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