Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy , formerly called hydropathy , is probably the oldest form of medical treatment. It involves the use of water for soothing pains and treating diseases .

There is a physiological basis to H ydrotherapy . Cold water is stimulating, causing superficial blood vessels to constrict and push blood to internal organs. Hot water, however, is relaxing, causing blood vessels to dilate and remove wastes from body tissues. Alternating between hot and cold water improves elimination, decreases inflammation, and stimulates circulation.

Some types of Hydrotherapy include:

• Compresses - Towels are soaked in hot and/or cold water.
• Sauna - Dry heat
• Hot fomentation - For treatment of acute conditions such as chest colds and coughs. It seems to relieve symptoms but also decrease the length of the
• Steam bath or Turkish bath
• Warm water baths - Soak in warm water for up to 30 minutes, depending on the condition. Epsom salts, mineral mud, aromatherapy oils, ginger, moor mud, and dead sea salts may be added
• Wet sock treatment - Used for sore throat, ear infections, headaches, migraines, nasal congestion, upper respiratory infections, coughs, bronchitis, and sinus infections.
• Wraps – Cold, wet flannel sheets are used to cover the person lying down. The person is then covered with dry towels, then blankets. The body warms up in response, and it dries to the wet sheets. This is used for colds, bronchitis, skin disorders, infection, and muscle pain.

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