Thursday, December 20, 2012

3 Tips for Using Hydrotherapy to Heal

By Brice Marxen


One of the best ways to reduce stress and keep it in check is hydrotherapy. A colonic is actually considered part of this, and you know about whirlpools, etc. There's no denying that water is powerful, and it can be destructive and impart healing. If you want to discover more about hydrotherapy, then all you need to do is keep reading.

Have you heard of cold mitten friction rubs? These are beneficial massages which are part of hydrotherapy. You take a cloth or mitten that has been dipped in cold water and put it on to increase circulation. You can do this quite easily yourself, though you may have others help you as well. People that get a regular massage often have this done by their masseuse while they are there. Your arms are actually rubbed (in a circular fashion) by the towel or cloth. You must do this vigorously, rubbing quickly, to promote circulation. Using this method, you are not limited to your arms - any area of the body will do. Some health experts will actually tell you that this will boost your immune system simultaneously as you begin to rub, making this doubly beneficial.

Have you heard of cold mitten friction rubs? These are beneficial massages which are part of hydrotherapy. Increasing your circulation is the purpose of this therapy. You put on a towel or been dipped in cold water and your circulation will increase dramatically. You can do this quite easily yourself, though you may have others help you as well. This is something that a massage therapist will often do for his or her clients. The towel or mitten is rubbed on your arms in a circular motion. You want to stimulate circulation; therefore it needs to be applied quickly. This can also be done on your legs, feet, abdomen and chest. Not only does this future circulation going, but it is supposed to boost your immune system at the same time according to some health experts.

The type of ailment that you want to treat is going to determine whether you should use heat or use cold. A hot compress can be useful if you have any type of respiratory problem. A hot water bottle works best for this type of compress. You should fill it with hot water and wrap a towel around it before applying it to your chest. If you have bruises, sprains or suffer from gout, you can use a cold compress. For muscle injuries, you may want to alternate between hot and cold compresses. This helps to stimulate circulation and speed up healing.

This article has covered some of the best ways to use hydrotherapy, and there are quite a few other possibilities as well. If you study the history of hydrotherapy, and all the ways you can benefit from it, you may be surprised at how versatile it is. Not only does it help you heal injuries and other health problems, it can be really helpful in relieving stress and helping to relax your body and your mind.




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