The common cold is the body's natural way of the cleansing itself

According to the Hie-Tori practice the common cold is used by the body to eliminate poisonous waste. This waste comes out in the form of various symptoms such as a headache runny nose sneezing coughing or loosening of the bowels. Therefore it is unwise to use cold medicine to prevent this natural elimination process from occurring. When using medicine to suppress cold symptoms the body's poisonous waste will actually remain in the body and only postpones suffering until a later time. Be patient and wait until the cold runs its course and the natural cleansing process is over.

People often say that they caught a cold or had a fever after they started wearing socks. This is because your internal organs are healthier and start working actively through the upper half of the body cool and the lower half of the body warm (Zukan-Sokunetsu). The poisonous waste that could not get out from your body before starts to come out. The result is a reduction in poisonous waste and a healthier body. In Japan it is said that the common cold is the origin of all illnesses and should be treated early. You will be fine as long as you keep your feet warm and avoid overeating.