Do we ever wonder when we pour water externally on our body and all our internal organs get refreshed and relaxed. Taking bath is healthy because it removes dirt and impurities from skin. But how internal relaxation and freshness is felt ?
There are specialized bath treatments that are used in natural treatment which add a whole new dimension to the role of bathing in health.
Let’s have a look on one of the Detoxing Bathing Techniques i.e : HOT FOOT BATH
Benefits of Hot Foot Bath
This treatment is especially useful for people with :
- Headaches
- Neuralgia
- Toothaches
- Deep cough
- Ovarian and menstrual problems
- Strong colds
- Indigestion
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Cold hands and cold feet
- Chest congestion
- Bladder problems
- Kidney, throat and ear inflammations
In fact it is valuable for any condition which requires detoxification – which is 95% of the diseases that people have. Though not everyone is able to do steambath due to various bodily weaknesses, almost everyone can do hot foot bath — even patients with high blood pressure can do it.
How to do Hot Foot Bath ?
To perform this bath you need a chair, bucket large enough that your two feet fit, hot water kettle (or 2nd bucket with hot water), large blanket, large cotton cloth, thin towel for head and a thick towel for cold friction.
Note: This treatment is to be done only on an empty stomach or two hours after meal.
- First, drink a glass of cold water.
- Sit on a chair with a cotton cloth covering up to the chin, and reaching slightly below the knees. Wrap the blanket over the cotton cloth. The blanket should extend all the way to the floor.
- A very damp (but not dripping wet) towel should be wrapped on the crown and back of the head. Keep it wet throughout the bath by sprinkling a little water on it from time to time.
- Add hot water gradually to the bucket in which feet are dipped until it is as hot as the patient can reasonably tolerate. About 105-115 degrees Fahrenheit is the proper temperature. It is generally better to start with a lower temperature, and gradually increase. Thus, keep adding more and more hot water. The deeper the water, the greater will be the effect.
- Continue to dip feet in hot water for about 10-20 minutes.
- In the end, bring out feet pour cold water on it.
Effects of the Hot Foot Bath
- Promotes circulation throughout the body
- Boosts the immune system, significantly increases lymph flow
- Has neurological soothing effects such as promoting relaxation, relieves fatigue and insomnia
- Other effects include; pain relief, relief of headaches, colds, asthma and nasal congestion
- The hot foot bath is also safer and more hygienic than taking a hot bath for many people, especially those who have heart conditions, heat intolerance or may be prone to urinary tract infections.
People with the following conditions must not do the Hot Foot Bath :
- Diabetes
- Numbness, loss of sensation or circulation problems in the feet
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Swelling in the feet or legs
- Foot sores or infections -consult with a doctor
- Frostbite -will cause greater tissue damage to frozen areas
- Pregnancy- use with caution but reduce the time and temperature, and avoid overheating/sweating (whole body heating is to be avoided during pregnancy because of potential harm to the foetus)
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