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HOT FOOT BATH

A hot foot bath is the immersion of both feet and ankles in hot water for 10–30 minutes.

It is an excellent way to draw blood from inflamed or congested areas of the body.

Indications :

1. Foot and leg cramps
2. Sore throat
3. Cold
4. Flu
5. Nausea
6. Insomnia
7. Chest or pelvic congestion .

Procedure :

1. Wrap the upper body in a blanket or linen to avoid chilling.
2. Using a large dishpan or the bathtub, immerse both feet and ankles in warm water.
3. Keep adding hot water until it is as hot as can be tolerated.
4. Place a cool wet  washcloth on the forehead (keep the washcloth cool during entire treatment by wringing it out in cool water).
5. Keep feet in the water for 10–30 minutes, depending on tolerance.
6. As the water cools, add more hot water to maintain the hot temperature.
7. After removing the feet from the water, rinse them with cool water and dry them thoroughly. Don”t dip back feet in hot water once taken out.

 

Precautions :

1. Body must be wrapped with warm cloth.
2. Wet cool cloth/towel must be kept on head covering forehead.

Contradictions :

1.     Peripheral vascular disease (arteriosclerosis, deep vein thrombosis, Buerger’s disease)
2.     Diabetes
3.     Loss of peripheral sensation
4.     Unconsciousness

 

 

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