Cold Friction is another hydrotherapy that is used for treatment of various pains and ailment in naturopathy. In this therapy, the patient is made to lie down on his abdomen. After theta a bag of hot water is placed on his feet. After that, the therapist who is wearing woollen mittens, dips his hands in [...]
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Infrared heat rays are produced from lamps that emit IR waves. The Researches have shown that the infrared waves have heating effect which has beneficial effect on human body. The infrared waves have the ability to penetrate deeper under the skin hence they can be used to treat injuries in a better way as compared [...]
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It is a well-known fact that the sun rays are very beneficial to human body when taken in right amount and in right way. Sunbath is a technique that helps in getting adequate amount of sunlight which further provides various health benefits to the body. For proper sunbath, you should lie down in an open [...]
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Jal dhara is a part of sirodhara therapy. The only difference is that in this therapy, instead of medicated oils, medicated water is used infused with essential oils. The Jaldhara therapy is used for relieving stress. Jaldhara is also beneficial for the eyesight and metal health as well. It helps in maintaining the best level [...]
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In Sanskrit, Shirodhara is derived from "Shiro" (head) and "Dhara". This is an Ayurvedic remedy that involves someone pouring liquid onto your forehead - usually oil, milk, buttermilk, or water. Often, it is coupled with a body, scalp, or head massage. The ancient Indian science of Ayurveda provides a holistic approach to health. In this [...]
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The Kidney pack is applied by wrapping a hot water bottle for covering the middle back as well lower back. An ice pack is wrapped to cover the lower side of kidney to the stomach. Above that, there is a cotton cloth wrapped around the abdomen to retain the heat and cold. The duration for [...]
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Wet sheet pack is a modality of hydrotherapy which is used for regulating the body temperature using cold water. In this procedure, the body of the patient is wrapped in wet blankets and then it is covered by dry blankets. The procedure is completed in three steps. First step is wet stage. In this stage, [...]
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Foot bath is one of the best things that can help in relaxation of the foot after a long tired day. The foot bath is performed by soaking your feet in Luke warm water containing medicated herbs and essential oils. The feet are kept in the warm water for some time. This helps in keeping [...]
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Hip bath or Kati Snan is the hydrotherapy that is used for inducing rejuvenation and relaxation. For performing the hip bath accurately, you need to submerge your lower body up to belly button in tub filled with water along with menial herbs and essential oils. You can choose to keep the water cold, warm or [...]
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We all know that steam can do wonders to our health when used right. Steam bath is one of the best ways to get rid of the toxins from our body. It not only helps in detoxification of the body but also helps in opening clogged skin pores so that the sweat could easily come [...]
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