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Three Advantages of Simple Three Advantages of Simple Home RemediesHome Remedies
• They are simple - can be done with a
minimum of expense and training
• They can be done at home - a far safer
and more welcome place than a hospital
• They are remedial - meaning they work
without the adverse side effects of drugs
Why Use Water?Why Use Water?• Inexpensive• Readily available• Versatile• Ease of application• Non-toxic and safe• Easily controlled• It works!
Hydrotherapy is...Hydrotherapy is...
SolidSolid
LiquidLiquidGasGas
Physiological EffectsPhysiological Effects
Important Important ConsiderationsConsiderations
• H eated - Not too hot, not too cold
• E quipment - Have everything ready
• L ights - No bright lights in the eyes
• P rotect - Leave room neat and clean
• E xplain - Tell them what you’re doing
• D raft-free - Don’t chill the patient
Local Effects of WaterLocal Effects of Water
• Cold– Deep penetration– Slows circulation– Slows metabolism– Has numbing effect
• Heat– Shallow penetration– Speeds circulation– Increases metabolism– Encourages perspiring
• ContrastLocal circulation greatly stimulated
Reflex Effects of Reflex Effects of Prolonged HeatProlonged Heat
• To abdominal wall -- decreases intestinal blood flow, motility, and acid secretions in the stomach
• To pelvis -- Relaxes musculature, dilates blood vessels, increases menstrual flow
• Over heart -- Increases heart rate, decreases heart force, lowers blood pressure
• To trunk -- Relaxes uterus and bile ducts, relieves renal and gallbladder colic
• To kidneys and over abdomen -- Increases urine production
Short Cold• Given to head, face, and hands - increases
mental alertness
• Over heart area - Increases heart rate
Alternate hot & cold• Stimulates related tissues and organs
Effects on CirculationEffects on Circulation
Effects of Hot & ColdEffects of Hot & Cold
VasodilationVasodilation
NormalNormal
VasoconstrictionVasoconstriction
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Very hot Hot Neutral Tepid Cool Cold
CelsiusCelsius
Heating CompressHeating Compress• Phase 1 - Cold
– Vasoconstriction– Increased heart rate– Increased
respiratory rate– Decreased
metabolism
• Phase 2 - Heat– Vasodilation– Pulse rate rises– Slight drop in blood
pressure– Increased sweating– Oxygen consumption
increased
Skin Temperature during Skin Temperature during Heating CompressHeating Compress
33.3oC
37.7oC+
Wet Sheet PackWet Sheet Pack• Regulate heating and cooling of
body to control temperature• Cool a heated body• Heat the body to sweating• Quiet nervous system• Relieve internal congestion
Hot Foot BathHot Foot Bath• Local & reflex increase in
blood flow through feet and skin surface decongesting internal organs and brain
• General warming of the body• Relaxation and comfort• Treatment for local
inflammation of feet
Hot Tub BathHot Tub Bath• Increase peripheral circulation
• Increase metabolism
• Increase perspiration
• Elevate body temperature
• Relieve pain, stiffness, fatigue
• Relieve congestion of internal organs
Contrast BathsContrast Baths• Alternate contraction
and dilation of blood vessels
• Increase blood flow locally and reflexively
• Increase metabolism and oxidation
• Hastens healing
Contrast BathsContrast Baths
39.4oC
40.5oC
41.6oC
42.7oC
43.3oC45.5oC
7-21oC
Hot for 3-4 minutesCold for 1/2-1 minutes
Neutral Tub BathNeutral Tub Bath
• To relax the body
• Sedate the nervous system
• Provide sedation for patient with diseases of the heart and blood vessels who cannot tolerate hot and cold treatments
Short Cold BathShort Cold Bath• Pulse and pulse pressure increased• Neuromuscular transmission more effective• Respiration increases• Muscle tone increases• Skin toned up• Metabolism increases• RBC’s, WBC’s, Hemoglobin increase• Urine production increases• Constipation relieved
Steam InhalationSteam Inhalation• Relieve congestion &
inflammation• Relieve throat irritation• Relieve spasmodic breathing• Loosen secretions• Relax muscles• Mucous membranes moist
Russian Steam BathRussian Steam Bath• Increase body temperature• Increase metabolism• Induce sweating• Increase pulse rate• Increase blood pressure• Cause peripheral vasodilation• Increase leukocytosis
Hot FomentationsHot Fomentations• Increase body temperature
• Dilate blood vessels to relieve congestion and increase circulation
• Relax tension of nerves supplying affected area
Cold Mitten FrictionCold Mitten Friction
• Stimulate skin’s circulation
• Reduce a fever
• Increase WBC activity and antibody production
• Stimulate neuromuscular tone
• Increase rate of blood flow
• Vasomotor tonic
Cold CompressCold Compress• Decrease blood flow locally and
distally
• Prevent and relieve congestion
• Pain relief due to edema and/or trauma
• Over heart: slows heart rate, increases the force, raises arterial blood pressure
Ice MassageIce Massage
• Relieve Pain
• Increase muscle tone
• Stimulate nerves
• Stimulate peripheral circulation
Ice PackIce Pack• Relieve pain• Prevent edema• Decrease blood flow• Decrease local metabolism• Reduce nerve response• Vasoconstriction
Salt GlowSalt Glow• Provide increased
vasodilation without
heating or cooling
• Stimulate circulation
• Increase nerve activity
Sitz BathSitz Bath• Cold sitz stimulates contraction of
pelvic blood vessels, uterus, and bowel musculature
• Alternate hot and cold sitz produces fluxion
• Neutral sitz is a sedative
• Slurry 1-5 Tbs./ glass of water
• Tablets or Capsules
• Paste in Poultices
• Poisoning
• Nausea, vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach ache
• Peptic Ulcers
Charcoa
l
Charcoa
l
• Easy to take
• Convenient when traveling
• Tablets for sore throat
Venomous bites
and stings
Infections
Skin irritation
Bruises
Detoxification
Charcoa
l
Backaches
Headaches
Foot rubs
Fevers
Hypertension
Sedation
Painful menstruation
Mental illness
Heel spurs
Heel cups
Tennis elbow band
Back brace
Steam inhalation
General EffectsGeneral Effects• Cold
– Decreases Metabolism– Decreases respiration– Decreases heart rate– Lowers temperature– Slows circulation– Dulls sensation– Promotes sluggishness
• Heat– Increases metabolism– Increases respiration– Increases heart rate– Increases leukocytes– Increases neutrophils– Increases blood volume– Prompts perspiration
Effects of Prolonged Effects of Prolonged Cold - 1Cold - 1
• Over abdomen - Increases intestinal blood flow and motility and stomach acid
• To pelvic area - Stimulates muscles of pelvis• Over heart - Slows heart rate, increases stroke
volume• To skin over nose, back of neck & hands -
Contraction of nasal blood vessels• Over acutely inflamed joints - Vasoconstriction,
pain relief, encourages healing
Effects of Prolonged Effects of Prolonged Cold - 2Cold - 2
• Over acute trauma (sprains & bruises) - Vasoconstriction, reduces swelling and pain
• Over trunk of artery -
• To skin of scalp and hands - Contracts blood vessels of the brain
• To thyroid - Contracts blood vessels and decreases function
Intrinsic EffectsIntrinsic Effects• Cold - prolonged
– Functions slowed or depressed
– Respiration & pulse slowed – Circulation slowed– Tactile sensation blunted– Muscles move sluggishly– Digestion slowed or stopped– Body temperature lowered
• Heat - short– Quickens circulation
– Increases pulse
– Quickens respiration
– Speeds digestion
– Muscles quicker and more active
– Skin sensation more perceived
Reactionary EffectsReactionary Effects• Cold - Short
– Heart rate increased– Circulation
increased– Nerves tingle– Rapid respiration– Muscles increased
contractile force
• Heat - Prolonged– Muscles less
contractile– Heart beats rapidly– Heart force
decreased– Peripheral
circulation slowed
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
Very Hot Hot Neutral Tepid Cool Cold
FahrenheitFahrenheit
Skin Temperature during Skin Temperature during Heating CompressHeating Compress
92oF
100oF+
Contrast BathsContrast Baths
103oF
105oF
107oF
109oF
110oF114oF
45-70oF
Hot for 3-4 minutes
Cold for 1/2-1 minutes
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