<div><p>When you were little, did you mom put a raw onion by your bedside while you were sick? Mine did. Although it seems like a strange thing to do, onions are known to have a healing effect on the common cold. </p><p>Have you heard that putting onions in your socks while you sleep could have a good effect on your health? Read on!</p><p>Following the tradition of ancient Chinese medicine, this custom began due to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5ybYxracGg">multiple nerve endings</a> in your feet. The theory is, each area connects to a different organ, so stimulating those areas helps improve the function of the body. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/footmeridian.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Healthy Wild and Free</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>According to the theory, the energy channels or meridians in our bodies treated through acupuncture are the same ones that benefit from the onion-in-sock method. </p><p>The trouble is, our feet are usually in socks or shoes, so our organs don't get the detoxing and energy-producing benefits they need. Putting an onion on the soles of your feet for a long period of time will <a href="https://www.davidwolfe.com/why-sleep-with-onions-in-socks/">detox your liver</a>, clean your blood, and destroy harmful bacteria on your feet. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_1050px.jpg 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_1150px.jpg 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_1250px.jpg 1250w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_1350px.jpg 1350w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_1450px.jpg 1450w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_1550px.jpg 1550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/img-1_GH_content_1630px.jpg 1630w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Simple Organic Life</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><a href="https://healthywildandfree.com/this-is-what-happens-when-you-put-cut-up-onions-in-your-socks-while-you-sleep/">How to do it</a>: Slice an onion (any type will do) and put on the desired area of your foot. Put on a pair of thick socks and catch some zzz's. Overnight, the onion will work its magic.</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Sounds silly? Well, it could be, but there isn't enough proof to completely disprove the onion-in-sock treatment. You have nothing to lose by trying it. Onions are all natural and won't harm you in any way. </p><p>Share with your friends and tell us what you think!</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p></div>