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Heating Compress

farmeric November 19th, 2011

Let’s continue our subject regarding water treatment procedures.

Today, we will talk about heating compress.

First, heating compress is defined as a mild, prolonged application of moist heat of several hours duration.

Some of the effects of heating compress on the patient includes:

  1. Relaxes muscles.
  2. Relieves pain of throat or rheumatic joints.
  3. Relieves abdominal discomfort (use abdominal bandage).
  4. Reduces joint inflammation.
  5. A mild heating effect.

The main thing needed for heating compress is a cloth such as:

  1. A piece of cotton cloth, folded for moderate thickness, about two inches wide and long enough to wrap around the neck or joint twice. A lady’s hankie (small size and thin), folded lengthwise, will do, if to be applied on the throat.
  2. A piece of flannel cloth, about four inches wide and long enough to wrap about the joint or neck. A baby’s flannel blanket or diaper, folded lengthwise will just right for the knees.
  3. Two safety pins.
  4. If medicated compress is ordered, use the medication prescribed. Vicks Vaporub ointment may be used.

Here are the procedures in performing heating compress:

  1. Soak cloth with tap water. Wring and put around the neck or joint twice. Be sure the wet cloth is neither too wet to drip nor too dry. If medicated compress is applied, rub area with prescribed medication or ointment. Do not wet the cloth with water but wrap the cloth around the area dry after the medication is applied. (In applying a plain heating compress, wet cloth is applied without medication).
  2. Apply compress smoothly and quickly to avoid chilling.
  3. With the piece of flannel cloth, wrap compress snugly to exclude air and pin securely on the side of the neck or joint.
  4. Leave compress on overnight or at least for 6-8 hours.
  5. Take care that the compress is not too tight so it does not interfere with circulation and joint movements.
  6. Rub the area with a cloth wrung out of cold water (tap water) immediately after removing the compress in the morning or after 6-8 hours.
  7. Dry the area thoroughly. Compress may be applied once or twice a day.

Note: It is best to apply a heating compress at night just before retiring.

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What is Starch Bath and What Are the Procedures

farmeric October 1st, 2011

Starch bath is an immersion in starchy water for a soothing effect.

Effects of Starch Bath

  1. Relieves skin irritation.
  2. Soothes burning and itching sensations.
  3. Tendency to dry skin.

Things Needed:

  1. Bath tub. For babies, big basin may be used.
  2. Big drum or plastic water container for adults, big enough to soak the whole body.
  3. Two glasses of starch or “gawgaw” for adult; 1/2 glass for babies and children. Continue Reading »

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Hot Foot Bath

farmeric September 5th, 2011

Here’s my next post about water treatment.

Definition:

Hot Foot Bath = a local immersion bath covering the feet, ankles and legs.

Effects:

  1. Relieves head, chest and pelvic congestion by the drawing of blood from those areas to the legs and feet.
  2. Stop nosebleed.
  3. Relieves pain and spasms of the feet and legs.
  4. Induces sweating in case of fever - lowers body temperature.
  5. Relieves menstrual cramps by relaxing the uterine spasm.
  6. Relieves headache.
  7. Relaxes body the whole day.

Things Needed: Continue Reading »

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Fever Sponge Bath Water Treatment

farmeric August 29th, 2011

This is just one of the water treatments that I will present here. They will be of help for the succeeding topics when I’ll post about different herbal treatments and water treatments as well.

So the first one, is:

Fever Sponge Bath Water Treatment

Definition:
A sponge bath given to a person with fever.

Effects:

  1. Reduces fever or lowers body temperature
  2. Sedative effects

Things Needed:

  1. Basin of water - temperatures as indicated
  2. Sheet of blanket to cover patient
  3. Two bath towels
  4. One face towel or washcloth
  5. Ice cubes as indicated
  6. Alcohol

A. Hot Sponge Bath is given to patients with very high fever but whole skin of the legs and arms are cold. Water for hot sponge bath should be as hot as can be tolerated. The sponge bath should be done fast and with friction to encourage blood to the surface. the sponge may be repeated after 1 or 2 hours even if the level persists.

Procedure:

  1. Make the patient comfortable. Remove clothing and cover with a sheet or blanket. Close windows to avoid drafts.
  2. Protect the bed with the towels as each part is being sponged. Put one bath towel across the chest and sponge the face, ears, and neck. Dry the area that had been sponged with the towel across the chest.
  3. Sponge one part at a time in the following order: arms, chest, abdomen, legs, feet and back. From the arm or leg, spread the towel under the whole length of the arm or leg while its is being sponge. Rub skin briefly with the face towel to draw blood on the surface. Dry each part after the sponge to avoid chilling. Be sure the patient is dry before replacing clothing and covers. Hot drinks (kalamansi juice) may be offered to encourage perspiration. Continue Reading »

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Uses Of Malunggay - Moringa Oleifera or Malunggay as Water Purifier

farmeric January 2nd, 2011

Moringa or malunggay seed powder can be used as a quick and simple method for cleaning dirty river water. The powder joins with the solids in the water and sinks to the bottom. This treatment also removes 90-99% of bacteria contained in water.
Using Moringa to purify water replaces chemicals such as aluminum sulphate, which are dangerous to people and the environment, and are expensive.

Twenty litres of water can be treated in the following way:

  1. Remove the wings and brown seed coat and discard any seed kernels that have dark spots or any other signs of damage.
  2. Pound the kernels to a fine powder.
  3. Add 2 grams (2 small spoons) of powder to one cup of clean water, pour into a bottle and shake for 5 minutes.
  4. Filter the solution through a clean cloth into the bucket of dirty water that is to be treated. Continue Reading »

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3 Natural Remedies For Cleansing Your Body

farmeric February 20th, 2010

If you have ever wondered what it’s like to go through a total body detoxification process, there are actually simple steps in which anyone can take that will totally cleanse the organs of the body. These simple steps and processes will leave their body feeling clean and refreshed, just as if they had stepped out of a steaming hot shower.

More importantly, though, there are simple detoxification steps that will help strengthen the body’s first line of defenses against invading pathogens and bacterial diseases. These are only some of the benefits from performing a natural cleanse on the body, though.

A healthier immune system, heightening of the five senses, and a feeling like no other are some of the other benefits that go along with the detoxification of the body.

Here are some simple solutions to the paths that can lead to all of these natural and great feelings in the body:

1. Water Infiltration

When undergoing a detoxification of the body then your best friend then becomes all of the substances that you can ingest that will help carry your further along in those goals. One method to naturally cleanse your body includes a water infiltration. In this method, water is the only thing that one is able to ingest for a period of 24 hours. This will ensure enough time so that the colon is cleansed and so that the rest of the areas of the body can be cleansed also.

This is perhaps the easiest way to perform a body detoxification, but it certainly works wonders inside the body!

2. Juice Infiltration

Just as water is the only thing that must be ingested during the water infiltration, the same goes for juice Continue Reading »

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HEATING COMPRESS - Water Cures Series

farmeric October 27th, 2009

This is a cold compress covered in such a manner as to bring warmth.

A heating compress consists of three or four folds of linen cloth wrung out in cold water which is then covered completely with dry flannel or blanket to prevent the circulation of air and help accumulation of body heat. It is sometimes applied for several hours. The duration of the application is determined by the extent and location of the surface involved, the nature and thickness of the coverings and the water temperature.

After removing the compress , the area should be rubbed with a wet cloth and then dried with a towel.

A heating compress can be applied to the throat, chest, abdomen, and joints.

A throat compress relieves sore throat, hoarseness, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis.

An abdominal compress helps those suffering from gastritis, hyperacidity, indigestion, jaundice,constipation, diarrhoea, dysentery and other ailments relating to the abdominal organs.

The chest compress also known as chest pack, relieves cold, bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, fever, cough and so on, while the joints compress is helpful for inflamed joints, rheumatism, rheumatic fever and sprains.

source: A Complete Handbook of Natural Cures

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COLD COMPRESS - Water Cures Series

farmeric October 24th, 2009

This is a local application using a cloth which has been wrung out in cold water.

The cloth should be folded into a broad strip and dipped in cold water or ice water. The compress is generally applied to the head,neck, chest, abdomen and back.

The cold compress is an effective means of controlling inflammatory conditions of the liver, spleen, stomach, kidneys, intestines, lungs, brain, pelvic organs and so on. It is also advantageous in cases of fever and heart disease.

The cold compress soothes dermities and inflammations of external portions of the eye. When the eyeball is affected, the cold compress should follow a short fomentation.

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ENEMA - Water Cures Series

farmeric October 19th, 2009

ENEMA

Also known as rectal irrigation, an enema involves the injection of fluid into the rectum. In nature cure treatment, only lukewarm water is used for cleaning the bowels. The patient is made to lie on his left side extending his left leg and bending the right leg slightly. The enema nozzle, lubricated with oil or vaseline, is inserted in the rectum. The enema can containing the lukewarm water is then slowly raised and water is allowed to enter into the rectum.

Generally, one to two litres of water is injected. The patient may either lie down on his back or walk a little while retaining the water. After five to 10 minutes, the water can be ejected along with the accumulated morbid matter.
A warm water enema helps to clean the rectum of accumulated faecal matter. This is not only the safest system for cleaning the bowels, but also improves the peristaltic movement of the bowels and thereby relieves constipation. A cold water enema is helpful in inflammatory conditions of the colon, especially in cases of dysentery, diarrhoea, ulcerative colitis, haemorrhoids and fever. A hot water enema is beneficial in relieving irritation due to inflammation of the rectum and painfull haemorrhoids. It also benefits women in leucorrhoea.

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Therapeutic Baths - Water Cures Series

farmeric October 17th, 2009

Water has been used as a valuable therapeutic agent since time immemorial. In all major ancient civilizations, bathing was considered an important measure for the maintenance of health and prevention of disease. It was also valued for its remedial properties. The ancient Vedic literature in India contains numerous references to the efficacy of water in the treatment of disease.

Natural Healing using Water

Natural Healing using Water

In modern times, the therapeutic value of water was popularized by Vincent Priessnitz, Father Sebastian Kneipp, Louis Kuhne and other European water-cure pioneers. They raised water cure to an institutional level and employed it successfully for the treatment of almost every known disease. There are numerous spas and “Bads” in most European countries where therapeutic baths are used as a major healing agent.
Water exerts beneficial effects on the human system. It equalizes circulation, boosts muscular tone and aids digestion and nutrition. It also tones up the activity of perspiratory gland and in the process eliminates the damaged cells and toxic matter from the system.

The common water temperature chart is : cold 10°C to 18°C, neutral 32°C to 36°C and hot 40°C to 450°C.

Above 45°C, water loses its therapeutic value and is destructive.

The main methods of water treatment which can be employed in the healing of various diseases in a do-it-yourself manner will be discussed  in a series of post .

source: A Complete Handbook of Nature Cures
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