In this method, the patient should keep his or her legs in a tub or bucket filled with hot water at
a
temperature of 40ºC to 45ºC. Before taking this bath, a glass of water should be taken and the
body should be covered with a blanket so that no heat or vapour escapes from the footbath.
The head should be protected with a cold compress. The duration of the bath is generally from
5
to 20 minutes. The patient should take a cold shower immediately after the bath.
The hot footbath stimulates the involuntary muscles of the uterus, intestines, bladder and other
pelvic and abdominal organs. It also relieves sprains and ankle joint pains, headaches caused
by cerebral congestion, and colds. In women, it helps restore menstruation, if suspended, by
increasing supply of blood especially to the uterus and ovaries.
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The cold hipbath is a routine treatment in most diseases.
The water temperature should be 10ºC to 18ºC. The duration of the bath is usually 10 minutes,
but in specific conditions it may vary from one minute to 30 minutes. If the patient feels cold or
is
very weak, a hot foot immersion should be given with the cold hipbath.
The patient should rub the abdomen briskly from the navel downwards and across the body
with
a moderately coarse wet cloth. The legs, feet and upper part of the body should remain
completely dry during and after the bath. The patient should undertake moderate exercise like
yogasanas in a warm room, after the cold hipbath, to warm the body.
A cold hipbath is a versatile therapy. It relieves constipation, indigestion, and
Obesity, and helps the eliminative organs to function properly. It is also helpful in uterine
problems like irregular menstruation, chronic uterine infections, pelvic inflammation, piles,
hepatic congestion, chronic congestion of the prostate gland, seminal weakness, impotency,
sterility, uterine and ovarian displacements, dilation of the stomach and colon, diarrhoea,
dysentery, haemorrhage of the bladder and so on. The cold hipbath should not be employed in
acute inflammations of the pelvic and abdominal organs, ovaries and in painful contractions of
the bladder, rectum, or vagina.
but in specific conditions it may vary from one minute to 30 minutes. If the patient feels cold or
is
very weak, a hot foot immersion should be given with the cold hipbath.
The patient should rub the abdomen briskly from the navel downwards and across the body
with
a moderately coarse wet cloth. The legs, feet and upper part of the body should remain
completely dry during and after the bath. The patient should undertake moderate exercise like
yogasanas in a warm room, after the cold hipbath, to warm the body.
A cold hipbath is a versatile therapy. It relieves constipation, indigestion, and
Obesity, and helps the eliminative organs to function properly. It is also helpful in uterine
problems like irregular menstruation, chronic uterine infections, pelvic inflammation, piles,
hepatic congestion, chronic congestion of the prostate gland, seminal weakness, impotency,
sterility, uterine and ovarian displacements, dilation of the stomach and colon, diarrhoea,
dysentery, haemorrhage of the bladder and so on. The cold hipbath should not be employed in
acute inflammations of the pelvic and abdominal organs, ovaries and in painful contractions of
the bladder, rectum, or vagina.
A simple nature cure for inflammatory conditions is the cold footbath.
Three to four inches of cold water at a temperature of 7.2 ºC to 12.7º C should be placed in a
small tub or bucket. The feet should be completely immersed in the water for one to five
minutes. Friction should be continuously applied to the feet during the bath, either by an
attendant or by the patient by rubbing one foot against the other.
A cold footbath, taken for one or two minutes, relieves cerebral congestion and uterine
haemorrhage. It also helps in the treatment of sprains, strains and inflamed bunions when
taken
for longer periods. It should not be taken in cases of inflammatory conditions of the
genitourinary organs, liver and kidneys.
small tub or bucket. The feet should be completely immersed in the water for one to five
minutes. Friction should be continuously applied to the feet during the bath, either by an
attendant or by the patient by rubbing one foot against the other.
A cold footbath, taken for one or two minutes, relieves cerebral congestion and uterine
haemorrhage. It also helps in the treatment of sprains, strains and inflamed bunions when
taken
for longer periods. It should not be taken in cases of inflammatory conditions of the
genitourinary organs, liver and kidneys.
Hydrotherapy, the treatment of disease with the bath, is one of the most useful nature cures.
The hipbath is one of the most useful forms of hydrotherapy. As the name suggests, this mode
of treatment involves only the hips and the abdominal region below the navel. A special type of
tub is used for the purpose. The tub is filled with water in such a way that it covers the hips and
reaches up to the navel when the patient sits in it. Generally, four to six gallons of water are
required. If the special tub is not available, a common tub may be used. A support may be
placed under one edge to elevate it by two or three inches. Hipbath is given in cold, hot, neutral
or alternate temperatures.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS:
Certain precautions are necessary while taking these therapeutic baths. Full baths should be
avoided within three hours after a meal and one hour before it. Local baths like the hipbath and
footbath may, however, be taken two hours after a meal. Clean and pure water must be used
for baths and water once used should not be used again. While taking baths, temperature and
duration should be strictly observed to obtain the desired effects. A thermometer should always
be used to measure the temperature of the body. Women should not take any of the bathsduring menstruation. They can take only hipbaths during pregnancy till the completion of the
third month.
of treatment involves only the hips and the abdominal region below the navel. A special type of
tub is used for the purpose. The tub is filled with water in such a way that it covers the hips and
reaches up to the navel when the patient sits in it. Generally, four to six gallons of water are
required. If the special tub is not available, a common tub may be used. A support may be
placed under one edge to elevate it by two or three inches. Hipbath is given in cold, hot, neutral
or alternate temperatures.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS:
Certain precautions are necessary while taking these therapeutic baths. Full baths should be
avoided within three hours after a meal and one hour before it. Local baths like the hipbath and
footbath may, however, be taken two hours after a meal. Clean and pure water must be used
for baths and water once used should not be used again. While taking baths, temperature and
duration should be strictly observed to obtain the desired effects. A thermometer should always
be used to measure the temperature of the body. Women should not take any of the bathsduring menstruation. They can take only hipbaths during pregnancy till the completion of the
third month.
Fasting Is a Time of Rest
A lot of energy is spent during the fast in the process of eliminating accumulated poisons and
toxic waste materials. It is, therefore, of utmost importance that the patients gets as much
physical rest and mental relaxation as possible during the fast.
In cases of fasts in which fruit juices are taken, especially when fresh grapes, oranges or
grapefruit are used exclusively, the toxic wastes enter the blood -stream rapidly, resulting in an
overload of toxic matter, which affects normal bodily functions. This often results in dizzy
spells, followed by diarrhoea and vomiting. If this physical reaction persists, it is advisable to
discontinue the fast and take cooked vegetables containing adequate roughage such as
spinach and beets until the body functioning returns to normal.
The overweight person finds it much easier to go without food. Loss of weight causes no fear
and the patient's attitude makes fasting almost a pleasure. The first day's hunger pangs are
perhaps the most difficult to bear.
The craving for food will, however, gradually decrease as the fast progresses. Seriously sick
persons have no desire for food and fasting comes naturally to them. The simplest rule is to
stop eating until the appetite returns or until one feels completely well.
toxic waste materials. It is, therefore, of utmost importance that the patients gets as much
physical rest and mental relaxation as possible during the fast.
In cases of fasts in which fruit juices are taken, especially when fresh grapes, oranges or
grapefruit are used exclusively, the toxic wastes enter the blood -stream rapidly, resulting in an
overload of toxic matter, which affects normal bodily functions. This often results in dizzy
spells, followed by diarrhoea and vomiting. If this physical reaction persists, it is advisable to
discontinue the fast and take cooked vegetables containing adequate roughage such as
spinach and beets until the body functioning returns to normal.
The overweight person finds it much easier to go without food. Loss of weight causes no fear
and the patient's attitude makes fasting almost a pleasure. The first day's hunger pangs are
perhaps the most difficult to bear.
The craving for food will, however, gradually decrease as the fast progresses. Seriously sick
persons have no desire for food and fasting comes naturally to them. The simplest rule is to
stop eating until the appetite returns or until one feels completely well.
Get to Know Healthy Kitchen Practices
Example: Foods That Require Careful Cooking
Certain foods, especially if they are not properly cooked, cause indigestion. Some people react
unfavourable to certain foods like beans, cabbage, onions, cucumber, radishes and seafood.
Fried foods as well as rich and spicy foods often cause abdominal discomfort and gas, and
aggravate the existing condition.
What are some other important considerations?
" Excessive smoking and intake of alcohol can also cause stomach upsets.
" Constipation may interfere with the normal flow of ingested matter through the gastro-
intestinal tract, resulting in gas and abdominal pain.
" Drinking too much water with meals, insomnia, emotions such as jealousy, fear and
anger and lack of exercise are among the other causes of indigestion.
Certain foods, especially if they are not properly cooked, cause indigestion. Some people react
unfavourable to certain foods like beans, cabbage, onions, cucumber, radishes and seafood.
Fried foods as well as rich and spicy foods often cause abdominal discomfort and gas, and
aggravate the existing condition.
What are some other important considerations?
" Excessive smoking and intake of alcohol can also cause stomach upsets.
" Constipation may interfere with the normal flow of ingested matter through the gastro-
intestinal tract, resulting in gas and abdominal pain.
" Drinking too much water with meals, insomnia, emotions such as jealousy, fear and
anger and lack of exercise are among the other causes of indigestion.
Get to Know Vegetarian Principles
Vegetables like cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, onion, radish, cabbage and spinach are
best taken in their raw form. They may be cut into small pieces and sprinkled with a little salt
and the juice of a lemon added to them so as to make them more palatable.
best taken in their raw form. They may be cut into small pieces and sprinkled with a little salt
and the juice of a lemon added to them so as to make them more palatable.
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