Posted on August 21, 2007 in Latest News
Insomnia, being a disorder and not a disease, has its strong root in disturbed mental and physical conditions. And hydrotherapy, for its healing power, has been considered one of the most effective alternative therapies for Insomnia.
Water cleanses, refreshes, restores and improves life. These amazing qualities of water led ancient physicians to formulate ways to cure diseases through water. Greek physicians used to prescribe bathing techniques to cure pain and cleanse toxins from the body. The technique was developed further and was designed as Hydrotherapy.
Hydrotherapy makes use of water and temperature effects (also called thermal effects) in the treatment of diseases. It exploits the body’s reaction to hot and cold stimuli. The resulting effect influences the production of stress hormones, invigorates the circulation and digestion, encourages blood flow, and lessens pain sensitivity. Stress, which is a major cause of insomnia, can be easily dealt with Hydrotherapy.
A few hydrotherapy tips to deal with insomnia:
- A warm, soothing foot bath before bed. Fill the tub or foot basin with enough warm water to cover your feet. Add some calming essential oils, sea salt or bubbles.
- Neutral bath has a balancing effect on anxious or irritable people. For neutral bath fill your bathtub with water slightly cooler than body temperature, around 94° to 97°F (check the temperature of the water with a regular thermometer), and be in the water for some time.
- Take a soothing, relaxing bath. Fill the bath tub with hot water. As the tub fills with water add 2 spoons of Sea Salts to the bath water. Soak for 15-20 minutes. As the water gets cool, replace the bath with warm water.
- Use a blend of oils, herbs and salts while bathing to revive your energy levels and feel relaxed.
This Hydrotherapy technique will help you relax and get a natural sleep. So you may not need to take pills. Have a tight sleep!
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