When cold symptoms slowly start to appear, most people immediately think of medication. A sore throat, chills, body aches or that familiar feeling of coming down with something often send us straight to the medicine cabinet. But there is a much simpler method that some people use instead, and it only requires aluminum foil.

Aluminum foil is usually found in the kitchen, wrapped around leftovers or used for cooking. Using it as part of a home remedy sounds unusual at first. Still, wrapping your feet in aluminum foil has been mentioned for years as a way to support the body when you feel a cold coming on.Colds are hard to avoid completely, especially during colder months. Even when you dress warmly and rest enough, your body can still feel run down. That is why many people look for gentle ways to help their body recover without immediately relying on medication.

What most people do

When the first symptoms appear, many people try to ignore them or immediately suppress them with medication. This approach often focuses on masking discomfort rather than supporting the body itself. Others simply wait and hope the symptoms pass on their own. There is another approach that focuses on warmth, comfort and relaxation, and it starts with the feet. This is where the aluminum foil method comes in.

Curious why wrapping your feet in aluminum foil is used and how it works? Read the next page to find out!