What is constitutional hydrotherapy?
Constitutional Hydrotherapy (CH) involves the use of hot and cold towels with modern physiotherapy devices (low-volt electrical sine-wave stimulation). CH is used to enhance the immune response by increasing the delivery of oxygen, overall nutrition, and immune system elements to the major organs of the body.
It also helps promote detoxification by removing metabolic wastes, inflammatory substances, and environmental toxins-- enhancing venous and lymphatic flow away from major organs. The warming and relaxing aspects of the treatment help restore nervous equilibrium by relieving stress and enhancing a parasympathetic state, where greater healing can be achieved. Specific variations and combinations may be used to individualize the treatment for different patient needs.
The treatment itself lasts between 45-60 minutes. Additional time is taken in evaluation before and after treatment.
What issues can be treated by constitutional hydrotherapy?
Because of its ability to improve overall nutrition and boost immunity, constitutional hydrotherapy may be useful in almost any condition. It has been found to be particularly suited to:
Respiratory conditions:
Chronic asthma, bronchitis, pleurisy.
Infectious diseases:
Colds, flu, lymphangitis.
Immune deficiency:
Cancer, environmental hypersensitivity.
Digestive tract conditions:
Dyspepsia ( indigestion, heartburn), Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis (UC).
Female reproductive problems:
PMS, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), infertility.
Circulatory conditions:
Varicose veins, hemorrhoids, Raynaud’s disease, hypertension.
Other aliments:
Arthritis, diabetes, depression, obesity, psoriasis.