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12 Surprising Uses for Vicks VapoRub More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Michael Prendergast | permalink
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There are two scents that remind me of being a sick kid: brandy and Vicks VapoRub. Whenever I had a cold, those were my mom’s go-to remedies. She would make me a glass of hot water, honey, and brandy and then rub Vicks on my chest. I always felt instantly better (and slightly tipsy). Vicks is an age-old mentholated topical cream intended to relieve head, throat, and chest stuffiness. It uses menthol to elicit a response from receptors in the nose and chest and can work wonders on children with colds or chronic bronchitis – but did you know it can do more than relieve chest congestion? Here are 12 ways to use Vicks.

For further reading: http://www.divinecaroline.com/self/wellness/12-surprising-uses-vicks-vaporub ^[1]

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What Are the Benefits of Vicks Vaporub? | LIVESTRONG.COM More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Shawn Cumpston | permalink
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Vicks VapoRub is one of the oldest and best selling cold remedies on the market. Consumer marketing company Nielsen reports that the ointment is the number one cold treatment for children by overall sales in 2009. First sold in the 1890s as a croup and pneumonia remedy, VapoRub contains three active ingredients--camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol.

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/136540-what-are-benefits-vicks-vaporub/ ^[2]

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Top 7 Amazing Unheard Vicks Vapor Rub Uses - Listovative More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Pierre - Jean Cayuela | permalink
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There are many things in our houses which we (read: mothers) use for things that are totally different from what they are originally supposed to be used for. Mothers are always excellent that way to get the best out of everything. So when we talk about multi-functional things from our households, Vicks Vapor Rub is …

For further reading: http://listovative.com/top-7-amazing-unheard-vicks-vapor-rub-uses/ ^[3]

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Vicks on the Soles of Your Feet Is Better Than Diamonds on the Soles of Your Shoes - The People's Pharmacy More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by saga 29 | permalink
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Smearing Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet offers remarkable relief for a nighttime cough.

For further reading: http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2013/12/02/vicks-on-the-soles-of-your-feet-is-better-than-diamonds-on-the-soles-of-your-shoes/ ^[4]

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No, Rubbing Vicks Vaporub On Your Feet Does Not Prevent Coughing More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Anita Kurz | permalink
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We've seen the old Vick's Vaporub on the feet thing making the Facebook rounds again lately, so here's why that's silly, and potentially dangerous.
Tags: facebook,snopes,vicks vaporub

For further reading: http://www.themarysue.com/vicks-rubbing-feet/ ^[5]

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10 Ways Latinos use & abuse Vicks VapoRub More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Rolf Nissen | permalink
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I have to say I was pretty weirded out when I heard about Danielle from TLC's My Strange Addiction and her obsession with Vicks VapoRub. The 33-y...
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For further reading: http://quemas.mamaslatinas.com/inspiration/111108/10_ways_latinos_use_abuse ^[6]

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20+Surprising+Uses+of+Vicks+VapoRub+You+didn%E2%80%99t+Know+Yet More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Brian Mc Guiness | permalink
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To get rid of headache, cold, cough, congested nose, chest and throat stuffiness, most of us rely on Vicks VapoRub. But, do you know that this versatile product can do much more than this? If not, read the article! You.

For further reading: http://www.feminiya.com/20-surprising-uses-of-vicks-vaporub-you-didnt-know-yet/ ^[7]

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Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Christine Soderlund | permalink
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Rumor: Application of Vicks VapoRub to the soles of the feet effectively counters nighttime cough.
Tags: vick's, vaporub, vapo-rub, vapo rub, vapor, cough, coughing, children, feet, urban legends archive, hoaxes, scams, rumors, urban myths, folklore, hoax slayer, mythbusters, misinformation, snopes

For further reading: http://www.snopes.com/medical/homecure/vaporub.asp ^[8]

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Christine Soderlund, Michael Prendergast, Shawn Cumpston, saga 29, Pierre - Jean Cayuela, Anita Kurz, Brian Mc Guiness, Rolf Nissen

References & Citations

1. http://www.divinecaroline.com/self/wellness/12-surprising-uses-vicks-vaporub

2. http://www.livestrong.com/article/136540-what-are-benefits-vicks-vaporub/

3. http://listovative.com/top-7-amazing-unheard-vicks-vapor-rub-uses/

4. http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2013/12/02/vicks-on-the-soles-of-your-feet-is-better-than-diamonds-on-the-soles-of-your-shoes/

5. http://www.themarysue.com/vicks-rubbing-feet/

6. http://quemas.mamaslatinas.com/inspiration/111108/10_ways_latinos_use_abuse

7. http://www.feminiya.com/20-surprising-uses-of-vicks-vaporub-you-didnt-know-yet/

8. http://www.snopes.com/medical/homecure/vaporub.asp