As we all know, cold and flu season is approaching most of us. When you have a cold, it's hard to breathe and sleep at night. Usually people slather VapoRub on their chest... but have you heard of it on your feet?

I've heard that when you put VapoRub on your feet at night and cover it up with socks, you'll feel better when you wake up. I tried it last night, and my cold just got worse.

I'm curious... has anybody else ever heard about or tried this?

Storm:

I've never tried this, but I have an idea of why it might make you feel better.

It's VERY possible that I'm wrong, tho XD

There are certain ointments that you can rub onto your feet.  These ointments are supposed to draw out the toxins in your body, which is good.  I think it leaves dark stains or something on your socks, because those are the toxins.  Maybe the VapoRub also does this.

I'm the same as Gorge.

But i got sick again like  5 hours later.