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HYDROTHERAPY
Water has been used in healing traditions for centuries. The development of specific protocols used in naturopathic medicine can be traced back to the work of Father Sebastian Kneipp, Henry Lindlahr, Benedict Lust and O.G. Carroll. Simple hydrotherapy treatments may be suggested for home use, or constitutional hydrotherapy may be done in the office setting.
Constitutional hydrotherapy is a powerful stimulator of the our natural healing ability. Using a protocol of alternating hot and cold towels on the chest and back, it enhances the function of the immune, lymphatic, circulatory, digestive and nervous systems. Variations of the standard protocol may be indicated in certain situations. This is determined by an assessment of heart and digestive tones prior to each treatment.
Constitutional hydrotherapy may be used to improve both acute and chronic conditions, shifting the body toward a more healthy, balanced state.