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Hot Compress Water Therapy

farmeric November 30th, 2011

Hot Compress is different from heating compress. Heat compress is the application of heat to a small area with hot gauze or hot compress cloth.

Benefits of Hot Compress

  1. Increases circulation locally.
  2. Relieves pain.
  3. Relieves congestion.

Things Needed

  1. A basin of hot water (104 degrees Fahrenheit), or as hot as can be tolerated.
  2. Gauze or compress cloth (fave towel) or any clean piece of cloth.
  3. Solution as per order. May used boiled guava leaves in case of infected wound.
  4. Old newspaper for used dressings.
  5. Baby oil or cream (use only for eye compress.

Procedure :

  1. Boil water or guava leaves if compress is for infected wound.
  2. Apply baby oil on the forehead and eyelids if compress is to be applied on the eyes.
  3. Wring compress form hot water or hot solution. Partially twist the compress cloth holding it on both ends. Dip the compress into the hot water or solution and twist it lightly, pulling the two ends apart, thus squeezing the water out.
  4. Apply compress directly on the area to be treated without pressure.
  5. Compress must be changed frequently at least every 3 minutes. In case of infected wound, discard the used compress cloth or gauze. Use it only once. Do not dip the used compress the second time.
  6. Continue the compress for 15-20 minutes, renewing it every 3 minutes. Keep the water or solution hot at all times during the treatment.
  7. At the end of treatment, remove hot compress and dry treated area.
  8. Apply medication or ointment as ordered by physician in cases of infected wound, boils and ulcers.
  9. Apply sterile dressing and keep dry.

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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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Cold Compress Procedures

farmeric November 9th, 2011

Cold compress is a cloth wrung or twisted from cold or ice water which may be applied to any part of the body surface.

Benefits of Cold Compress:

  1. Relieves pain due to edema or trauma.
  2. Prevents and relieves head congestion.
  3. Slows heart rate if applied over the heart.
  4. Constrict blood vessels, decreasing local blood flow.
  5. Decreases tendency to bleed due to vaso-constriction.
  6. Lowers body temperature when applied over at least fourth of body surface, or when applied on the forehead or nape.
  7. Stops nosebleed when applied on the nasal area.

Things Needed for Cold Compress

  1. Washcloth or face towel or any clean piece of cloth. The size should be proportionate to the area to be treated. For convulsions use bath towels.
  2. A basin of ice water, 2/3 full.
  3. One bath towel

Cold Compress Procedures

  1. Wring compress cloth from ice water. Be sure it does not drip.
  2. Apply snugly on the area to be treated.
  3. Change or renew compress every 2-3 minutes.
  4. Treatment time for decongestion - 20-30 minutes; for fever - continuously, or as long as there is fever.
  5. At the end of the treatment, dry body part thoroughly with the towel and avoid chilling.

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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 Sitz Bath

farmeric September 11th, 2011

Let’s continue our topic about different water treatment.

What is a hot sitz bath?

Definition:
Hot Sitz Bath = A partial immersion bath covering the pelvic and the anal areas.

Effects:

  1. Relieves pain after rectal operation.
  2. Hastens healing and cleaning of the operated area.
  3. Relieves cramps and spasms in pelvic region and urinary bladder.
  4. Stimulates pelvic circulation.
  5. Relaxes urinary bladder.

Things Needed:

  1. One large basin - deep enough for a person to sit in.
  2. One smaller basin for the foot bath.
  3. One small basin with ice or cold water and compress.
  4. One towel, long enough to go around the head. 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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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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