BRINGING HEALING HOME

The Healing Benefits of Water and Hydrotherapy

20by18scocoonlogo Hydrotherapy involves the use of water for soothing pains and treating diseases. As you know, oxygen is life itself. The more oxygen in your blood and your cells, the better your health. It has been shown that cold shower actually increases the blood count and mildly electronic in action. It increases the intake of oxygen to a remarkable degree.

The most simple and effective way to enhance your circulatory system

Water has been used for therapeutic purposes in ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. It has been known to stimulate blood circulation and treat the symptoms of certain diseases. In many European biologic clinics the cold shower is used extensively, especially in treatment of rheumatic diseases. A cold shower is a real beauty bath, too. It tightens the skin, prevents wrinkles and promotes a healthy, radiant complexion.

The benefits of cold shower:

  • stimulate circulation and increase muscle tone and nerve force
  • stimulate the glandular system, especially in the adrenal glands, to increased hormone production
  • speed metabolism and improve digestion
  • has a powerful influence on the central nervous system, the brain, and all the vital organs of the body
  • build up resistance against colds and infections
  • it will help to prevent premature aging and keep you younger longer

Rapid alternations of hot and cold water

It is believed to have a powerful effect in vascular stasis and lethargy of the nervous system and absorbents, benefiting local congestion and chronic inflammations. The invigorating, rejuvenating and health-restoring power of hot and cold water is well established both by tradition and the experiences of thousands of years of actual application and the studies of modern science.

This is how you do it:

Take a warm bath with sea salt. It is extremely rich in beneficial minerals. Finish with a cold shower, at least up the legs and arms.  Always begin on the right foot or hand working your way up the groin or shoulders.

Most of our clients can attest to the beneficial effects they receive by regular cold showers. Some use it after sitting in the hot tub and use a garden hose to apply the cold water gradually covering all body parts.