Naturopathy 03 Hydrotherapy II
Naturopathy 03 Hydrotherapy II
Naturopathy 03 Hydrotherapy II
Hydrotherapy - II
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Methods of
Hydrotherapy
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Daily Bath Bandages
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Hip Bath
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Spinal Bath
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Sitz Bath
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Foot Bath
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Full Immersion Bath
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Steam Bath
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Whole Body WetSheet Pack
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Chest, Waist Pack
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Neck Pack
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Leg, Knee Pack
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Baths
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Daily Bath
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Hip Bath
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Spinal Bath
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Sitz Bath
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Foot Bath
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Full Immersion Bath
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Steam Bath
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Bath is the
Primary Method
of Hydrotherapy
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Different types
and methods of
taking Bath are
found to be
beneficial in
various diseases
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Daily Bath
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Daily Bath
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Hip Bath
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Spinal Bath
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Sitz Bath
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Foot Bath
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Full Immersion Bath
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Steam Bath
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To remove impurities
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To provide necessary
moisture & nourishment
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To reduce the internal heat
& make the body cool
(internal morbid matter
creates heat)
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External Use
Types of Baths
External Use
Types of Baths
Daily Bath
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To facilitate proper blood
circulation
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To strengthen the network
of nerves & provide
liveliness
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External Use
Types of Baths
External Use
Types of Baths
Daily Bath
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The water should be:
fresh
clean
cool
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Avoid using soap
(causes weakening of blood
vessels; makes the skin dry)
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Use natural things like:
(1) Gram flour + water
(2) Wheat flour + coconut oil /
olive oil + lemon juice
(3) Lemon juice + water
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Make the body slightly
warm before taking bath
(Friction Bath / Sun Bath /
Light Exercise)
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External Use
Types of Baths
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External Use
Types of Baths
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Daily Bath
Friction Bath
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Skin pores open up
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External Use
Types of Baths
External Use
Types of Baths
Daily Bath
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External Use
Types of Baths
External Use
Types of Baths
Daily Bath
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After the bath, dry the body
completely with cotton
towel / palm of hand
(If the body is left wet, it can
cause various skin problems)
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If the body is very TIRED or
very HOT, then do not take
cool bath
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Weak persons, babies and
old age persons should not
take cool bath
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Daily Bath
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Don�t use warm / hot waterfor head bath
(weakens eye sightweakens the roots of hairs)
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Should not take bath for
more than 20 min
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Don�t take bath
immediately after
OR
immediately before
the meals
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Bath can be taken:
At least 30 min before
OR 1 hr after breakfast
At least 3-4 hrs after meal
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Healing properties of
hydrotherapy are based on its:
1. Mechanical effect
2. Thermal effect
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Hydrotherapy makes use of
body�s reaction to:
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External Use
How Does Hydrotherapy Work?
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The mechanical and
thermal effect felt by
the skin is carried by
the nerves deeper into
the body
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How Does Hydrotherapy Work?
External Use
Inside the body, this effect
is supposed to:
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Benefits of Hydrotherapy Benefits of Hydrotherapy
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Benefits of Hydrotherapy
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Hydrating the cells �
improving skin & muscle tone
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Boosting the immune system,
allowing it to function more
efficiently
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Improving the function of
internal organs by stimulating
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External Use - Types of Baths
Hip Bath
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Daily Bath
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Hip Bath
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Spinal Bath
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Sitz Bath
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Foot Bath
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Full Immersion Bath
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Steam Bath
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Introduction
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This is an extended form of
cold / hot / hot & cold
fomentation of the abdomen
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It strengthens the internal
organs of the abdominal
region, and keeps them
healthy
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Hip Bath
Types
External Use
Types of Baths
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1. Fill the tub with cold water
(13�C to 18�C)
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5. Duration � 3 � 10 min
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Benefits&id=1337278 Dr. Rakesh Jindal, �Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)�, Arogya Seva
Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
Hip Bath
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Very weak persons, whose
vital energy is extremely
low
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Those who have knee
problem (arthritis), and
hence cannot sit in the tub
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During pregnancy / periods
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External Use
Types of Baths
External Use
Types of Baths
Hip Bath
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Hip Bath
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vaso-dilation
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Hip Bath
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vaso-constriction
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more efficiently
Stomach
Liver
Intestines
Spleen
Kidney
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Pancreas, etc.
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During pregnancy / periods
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At least 3 months after
surgery
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High blood pressure
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Hyper acidity
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Peptic ulcer
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Bleeding piles
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Diarrhea
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Acute renal failure
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Reference Books (English)
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(Indian Government � AYUSH)
� http://indianmedicine.nic.in/naturopathy.asp
(Indian Government - AYUSH)
� http://punenin.org/
(Indian Government � Bapu Bhavan)
� http://nccam.nih.gov/health/naturopathy/
(US Government � Clinical trials and research papers)
� http://arogyamandir.org/
(Arogya Mandir, Gorakhpur � Vitthaldas Modi)
� http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturopathy
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