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| If circulation is poor, healing nutrients cannot be delivered and waste products/toxins cannot be removed, which causes degeneration of the tissues and organs. Hot and cold water can be applied to any part of the body that is inflamed, congested, or injured. The amount of time the hot and cold is applied may vary (for example 5 minutes hot, 1 minute cold) so long as the cold application is of shorter duration than the hot. TYPES OF HYDROTHERAPY Baths and showers Baths and showers can be healthy and healing. It is an effective therapy for sore throat, cold, flu, and sinus congestion when it is administered to the throat or feet. Place wool socks (preferably 100% but no less than 80% wool) over the cotton socks and go to bed. Sitz bath The 'sitting' or 'hip' bath applies the principles of hydrotherapy to stimulate circulation in the pelvic area. |
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