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	Hydrotherapy, Hydrothermal therapy, hot baths, saunas, wraps, Cold rubbings, Douches, Steam Baths, Immersion baths, ...
		Hydrotherapy is the use of water in the treatment of disease.
		The recuperative and healing properties of hydrotherapy are based on its mechanical and/or thermal effects.
		Hydrotherapy and hydrothermal therapy are chiefly used to tone up the body, to stimulate digestion, the circulation, and the immune system, and to bring relief from pain.
	www.holistic-online.com /hydrotherapy.htm (2874 words)

	Hydrotherapy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Techniques such as constitutional hydrotherapy and hot fomentation, both of which seek to rid the body of toxins, are advocated for a wide range of diseases.
		For example, if constitutional hydrotherapy is used to cure a sinus infection, the body is said to eliminate its toxins through the mucus in the sinuses, thus causing what appears to be a relapse.
		Hot/cold treatments, including constitutional hydrotherapy and hot fomentation, are ill advised for anyone suffering from loss of sensation in a part of the body to be exposed to the treatments.
	www.healthyroads.com /mylibrary/data/pdr/htm/200260.asp (2396 words)

	Hydrotherapy - Easy Times Hot Tubs
		Hydrotherapy or "water therapy" is the treatment of disease through the use of water.
		Hydrotherapy's more conventional uses are the treatment of muscle weakness, balance disorders, diabetes and other diseases that impair circulation, cramps, premenstrual syndrome, arthritis, back pain, musculo-skeletal injuries and soft tissue injuries.
		Hydrotherapy for the chest is useful for angina pectoris, bronchial asthma and bronchitis.
	www.ezhottubs.com /news/hydrotherapy.htm (1789 words)

	Hydrotherapy
		Hydrotherapy is widely used in hospitals and rehabilitation centers in the management of burns.
		Hydrotherapy is used in Europe for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a syndrome that may include leg swelling, varicose veins, leg pain, itching, and skin ulcers.
		Hydrotherapy should not delay the time to diagnosis or treatment with more proven techniques or therapies, and should not be used as the sole approach to illnesses.
	www.naturalstandard.com /naturalstandard/demos/patient-hydrotherapy.asp (3871 words)

	Hydrotherapy
		Most people have used hydrotherapy occasionally as in ice packs for a sprained ankle, the hot compress for sinus pain, or the hot bath for a case of the flu with aches and chills.
		Constitutional hydrotherapy is a special technique which greatly improves recovery from many illness, both acute and chronic, such as fatigue, arthritis, bronchitis, food poisoning, heart disease, influenza and chronic constipation to name a few.
		Hydrotherapy researchers have shown that a reflex increase in blood flow occurs in internal organs when the circulation to the overlying skin is stimulated.
	www.drchrisbooren.com /hydrotherapy (948 words)

	ACS :: Hydrotherapy
		Hydrotherapy is the use of water as a medical treatment, either internally or externally.
		Hydrotherapy in the form of ice packs is used to reduce inflammation and swelling.
		Hydrotherapy is useful for patients with severe burns, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal cord injuries, and bone injuries.
	www.cancer.org /docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Hydrotherapy.asp (931 words)

	MoonDragon's Health Therapy: Hydrotherapy
		Hydrotherapy is the therapeutic use of water, steam, and ice and has been used for centuries to effectively treat injuries, a wide range of illnesses, and within the last several years - also to give birth.
		Hydrotherapy for labor and birth can mean a relaxed labor and a gentle birth experience for both mother and her baby.
		Women wishing to use hydrotherapy in a labor, whether or not the end result will be a water birth, should plan ahead and locate a midwife or health care provider that will be able to work with their birth plans.
	www.moondragon.org /health/therapy/hydrotherapy.html (4420 words)

	Interbath® - No Longer is a Shower Just a Shower!™
		Hydrotherapy gained some scientific credence in 1900, when J. Kellogg, a medical doctor and the brother of the founder of the cereal empire, published his book Rational Hydrotherapy.
		Cold-based hydrotherapies, such as ice packs and cold compresses, have what is known as a "depressant" effect: Cold decreases normal activity, constricting blood vessels, numbing nerves, and slowing respiration.
		Hydrotherapy that uses extreme temperatures is not recommended for pregnant women or for people who have a heart condition, circulation disorder, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
	www.interbath.com /interbath/hlwater.html (2830 words)

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		Hydrotherapy, in one form or another, has been around for at least as long as animals have roamed the earth.
		They combined hydrotherapy with other treatments such as herbal medicine, homeopathy, and diet therapy to help heal literally thousands of people whose conditions were originally considered incurable.
		Hydrotherapy was the center-point of their practices and many of the treatments that they used are still being used today.
	www.mercola.com /2003/dec/10/hydrotherapy.htm (1589 words)

	Colon Hydrotherapy
		Using gentle infusion with pressure-controlled, purified water, the hydrotherapy session is designed to cleanse the colon from the rectum all the way to the cecum.
		The colon hydrotherapy session begins with the client lying comfortably on one side, while the practitioner assists with the gentle insertion of a small disposable tube into the anus.
		One good thing about a good colon hydrotherapy session is that it is worth up to 20 or so regular bowel movements, so it may take some time for fecal material to build up in the colon once again if one has a sluggish colon.
	www.tbfinc.com /colon_hydrotherapy.htm (824 words)

	Wesley Mission Brisbane - Sinnamon Hydrotherapy Spa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Hydrotherapy is extremely effective in aiding pain relief and rehabilitation, and promoting general fitness and a sense of well-being.
		Hydrotherapy is not only physically therapeutic, because it is such an effective form of low-impact exercise, it helps to promote relaxation and improve general fitness.
		Hydrotherapy is also a particularly effective form of rehabilitation, as the therapeutic effects of buoyancy and turbulence, combined with warm water, help reduce pain and muscle spasm.
	www.wmb.org.au /hydrotherapy-home.html (402 words)

	Arthritis Research Campaign \| Hydrotherapy and Arthritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The hydrotherapy pool is usually in the physiotherapy department of a hospital.
		Hydrotherapy is sometimes also used after joint replacement surgery and for people with back pain or ankylosing spondylitis.
		Hydrotherapy in spa water is commonly used in Continental Europe.
	www.arc.org.uk /about_arth/infosheets/6254/6254.htm (849 words)

	Colon Hydrotherapy - Cellular Health Inc.
		Colon hydrotherapy is the gentle infusion of water into the colon to cleanse the colon of accumulated waste material, gas, mucous, undigested food and toxins.
		A colon hydrotherapy treatment is given in a private room with a trained colon hydrotherapist, who fully appreciates the sensitivity of the procedure, thereby helping the client feel at ease with the process.
		As well, the colon hydrotherapy unit is equipped with a sensitive pressure gauge and temperature gauge, allowing the therapist to monitor the pressure and temperature in the colon at all times during the treatment.
	www.cellularhealthinc.com /colon_hydrotherapy.html (2394 words)

	Hydrotherapy - Body and Mind - Keidel Bath, Plumbing, Kitchen - Cincinnati, OH
		Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is one of the oldest, safest, and least expensive methods for treating many common ailments.
		Hydrotherapy can also assist in recovery from stroke, brain injury, and orthopedic surgery; it can benefit women before and after giving birth.
		Hydrotherapy focuses on relieving pain and discomfort as well as on responding to tension before it develops into disease, that is, before constrictions and imbalance can do further damage.
	www.keidel.com /resource/wellness/hydrotherapy.htm (847 words)

	Hydrotherapy
		In general, colonic hydrotherapy consists of warm water cleansing treatment of the colon, clearing colon of toxic waste and helping rebalance the bowel flora.
		Also known as a "colonic", "colon lavage", colon irrigation", or "high colonic", colonic hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method for cleansing the colon of waste material by repeated, gentle flushing with water.
		The process of colonic hydrotherapy is excellent for cleansing and healing the colon sufficiently so that changes in diet, exercise, and attitude are then able to produce their effects.
	www.pt-specialists.com /nhydrotherapy.htm (3344 words)

	Hydrotherapy Benefits For Horses - HydroHorse
		For many equine injuries, hydrotherapy (applying water to encourage healing) is just what the doctor ordered—and can help the healing along better, and more cheaply, than many of our chemically advanced lotions and potions or electronic gadgets.
		Another hydrotherapy technique used at Treetops is steaming the horse with warm water and Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate), which Magner-Skeries says is particularly therapeutic for horses who tend to tie up, or for any horse who's just finished a strenuous workout (such as a race, endurance ride, or a tough day out foxhunting).
		Let's take hydrotherapy one step further and talk about dunking the whole horse, equine swimming pools are a time-honored way of improving a horse's fitness level and allowing him to rehabilitate from an injury while avoiding any weight-bearing concussive forces on his limbs.
	www.horsetreadmills.com /hydrotherapy.htm (3523 words)

	The Tummy Temple: FAQs Colon Hydrotherapy Colonic Irrigation IBS Colitis Digestion Reproduction Constipation High Enema ...
		We use absorbent pads underneath you during the colon hydrotherapy session in case your period begins during the session or starts to flow beyond the tampon.
		Also known as a "colonic", "colon lavage", "colon irrigation", or "high colonic", colonic hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method for cleansing the colon of waste material, hydrating and supporting the release of physical, energetic and emotional tension by repeated, gentle flushing of the colon with water.
		Colon Hydrotherapy is not a cure-all, but an important adjunctive therapy in the overall health care of the client.
	www.tummytemple.com /faq_colon_hydrotherapy.html (6503 words)

	Hydrotherapy
		Hydrotherapy is the use of water in professional treatments for the beautification and well being.
		C Hydrotherapy can easily be adapted to patient-specific needs and can simply be applied in a progressive way, from a non-weight-bearing to a full-weight-bearing programme.
		Hydrotherapy offers the possibility to handle even the very heavy patient with great ease.
	www.spamanagement.com /education/Hydrotherapy/hydro.html (1281 words)

	Colon hydrotherapy Summary
		Colon hydrotherapy, also known as colonic irrigation, is an alternative medical procedure, sometimes associated with naturopathy.
		A colema is a type of colon hydrotherapy performed by oneself using a bucket with an attached hose, while lying on a board positioned over a toilet, into which the contents of enema are released.
		Though colon hydrotherapy, colemas and enemas all have features in common, there are some significant differences between the modalities in terms of depth of colon cleansing, amount of water used, and the necessity for a practitioner to be present.
	www.bookrags.com /Colon_hydrotherapy (1086 words)

	PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Hydrotherapy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Hydrotherapy is widely used in the rehabilitation of human patients with orthopedic and neuromuscular diseases, and it is now becoming more widely used for veterinary patients
		Movement is an important part of the recovery process for healing bones, muscles and nerves and yet in the early stages of recovery full weight bearing may be difficult or impossible, and may be associated with increased discomfort.
		Hydrotherapy has been used for several years in the treatment of performance horses with orthopedic or neuromuscular problems and now it is gaining popularity with veterinarians treating dogs recovering from trauma, or paralysis.
	www.provet.co.uk /petfacts/healthtips/hydrotherapy.htm (205 words)

	Hydrotherapy
		Of all the home treatments, hydrotherapy is the oldest, the most popular and the most useful.
		Hydrotherapy is a method of treating disease by using water at different temperatures and in different ways.
		hydrotherapy that most small boys on hot days have experienced is a plunge or a swim in cold water.
	home.bluemarble.net /~heartcom/hydrotherapy.html (3338 words)

	Hydrotherapy Eases Osteoarthritis
		A new study shows that both water-based (hydrotherapy) and traditional gym exercise programs can increase muscle strength and help people with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip walk faster and longer, which may reduce the risk of falls and disability.
		Researchers say that because of the nature of hydrotherapy, the exercise intensity was not as high in the water-based group compared with the gym-based group, which might explain the differences in muscle strength.
		But one advantage of hydrotherapy is that it increases cardiovascular fitness and allows people with osteoarthritis to exercise to a greater degree of intensity without the harm that they would experience with a gym-based program.
	www.webmd.com /content/Article/77/95429.htm (439 words)

	Hydrotherapy
		No matter how well you may be, a good hydrotherapy session will leave you feeling even better and with a renewed sense of well- being.
		Hydrotherapy can be a useful adjunct to all health improvement programs and can help combat the effects of today’s polluted environments and stressful lifestyles.
		Hydrotherapy is a treatment that takes full advantage of all the beneficial aspects of water.
	www.indigosun.com /july99/Vorster.htm (578 words)

	Hydrotherapy Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine - Find Articles
		Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.
		Kneipp wrote extensively on the subject, and opened a series of hydrotherapy clinics known as the Kneipp clinics, which are still in operation today.
		Hydrotherapy can soothe sore or inflamed muscles and joints, rehabilitate injured limbs, lower fevers, soothe headaches, promote relaxation, treat burns and frostbite, ease labor pains, and clear up skin problems.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0004/ai_2603000437 (724 words)

	Hydrotherapy
		A study, published in 2001, states that hydrotherapy not only has no effect on pain, but also claims there are other studies that have drawn this same conclusions (Eckert, K., Turnbull, D., and MacLennan, A., 2001, 92).
		It is important for a woman receiving hydrotherapy to drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration.
		Hydrotherapy has been proven to have beneficial effects for the mother with minimal risks.
	personal.uncc.edu /macurran/2002/obpain/Hydrotherapy.htm (580 words)

	Hydrotherapy research
		Many naturopaths have traditionally recommended hydrotherapy to aid venous circulation and alleviate symptoms for patients suffering with varicose veins.
		In conclusion, the researchers stated that their findings suggest that primary varicose veins can be helped significantly by hydrotherapy and should be considered as an adjunct to other forms of treatment.
		Alternate hot and cold hydrotherapy of the legs were given at ten 25-minute treatments during a three-week period.
	www.internethealthlibrary.com /Therapies/Hydrotherapy-Research.htm (954 words)

	hydrotherapy — FactMonster.com
		Although the medicinal and hygienic value of water was recognized by the early Greeks, hydrotherapy attained its widest use in the 18th and 19th cent.
		Priessnitz is credited with a number of inventions still in use including the sponge bath, the douche, and the wet sheet pack, and he is acknowledged as an important contributor to the rise of the health spa movement in Europe.
		Scientific hydrotherapy is based on the conduction of heat to or from the body by means of a water medium.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/sci/A0824735.html (217 words)

	hydrotherapy - Holistic Junction
		Through hydrotherapy, the body rids itself of toxins which may be root cause of joint pain and inflammation.
		Hydrotherapy utilizes temperate water and may alternate hot and cold water for beneficial results.
		Hydrotherapy may include use of Turkish baths and sea-water baths which cure particular ailments, and may also be used in colonic hydrotherapy as well.
	www.holisticjunction.com /categories/hydrotherapy.html (162 words)

	Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Hydrotherapy - UrologyChannel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the application of water to initiate cure.
		The goal of hydrotherapy is to improve the circulation and quality of blood.
		Because of the reflexive action, the left foot obtains the benefits of the hydrotherapy treatment even though it was done on the right foot.
	www.urologychannel.com /prostate/bph/hydrotherapy.shtml (806 words)

	Hydrotherapy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The most frequent clinical uses of hydrotherapy include whirlpool baths to rehabilitate injuries and alleviate stress, fever induction through heat stress, and neutral baths for relaxation.
		Despite its numerous clinical applications, hydrotherapy holds promise as an inexpensive means of preventing and treating many common health conditions in the privacy of the home.
		Most hydrotherapy techniques can easily be performed, for example relieving minor trauma through the application of ice or soothing a rash with a cornstarch bath.
	www.gianteagle.com /healthnotes/Therapy/Hydrotherapy.htm (232 words)

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