Why Put Onions In Socks Before Sleeping?

Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 14:58 [IST]

Sleeping with onions in your socks!! Wondering if you heard this right? Well, yes.

According to experts, there are a million benefits of putting onions on your feet and sleeping through the night. If you must know, onions and garlic are known as air purifiers and when applied to the skin, they effectively kill germs and bacteria in the body.

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Onion in the socks are healthy for the organs too. The onions act as a meridian which are pathways to each organ within your body. It is also medically known that the phosphoric acid present in onions enters the bloodstream and helps to purify the blood.

Likewise, it also aids in freeing toxins and chemicals by pulling them out through your feet. Here are some of the reasons and benefits of putting onions in your socks at night, take a look:

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Blood Purifier

The phosphoric acid is absorbed from the onion and seeps into the skin. This is healthy as it helps to purify your blood while sleeping.

A Bacteria Killer

Onions have strong anti-bacterial and anti-viral benefits which helps in killing those harmful bacterias in the body. This is one of the many reasons why you should place onions in your socks before sleeping.

Aids In Better Heart Health

When the onion is placed at the top most part of your sole, it aids in better heart health. Following this healthy habit will keep heart diseases at bay.

Placed Beneath Your Toes

If you place onions beneath your toes with socks on, the acid absorbed from the onions aids in relieving sinus, neck pains and ear infections too.

At The Center Of One's Foot

An onion when placed at the center of your foot with socks on, helps to get rid of stomach infections. It is also beneficial to helping to get rid of kidney problems.

Onions For Heels

Suffering from small intestine and bladder problems, get rid of them by placing an onion ring in your socks while sleeping. The heat generated at your heel will heal you from these problems.

Gets Rid Of Smelly Feet

If your feet smell, try this simple home remedy. Cut a piece of onion, layer them on the sole of your feet and wear socks. Practicing this natural remedy will help to get rid of smelly feet.