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Main Benefits of Hydrotherapy
One of the main causes of any type of disease is based off some sort
of blockage within the body. Usually, this translates to some type of
blockage of the blood supply, nutrient assimilation, lymph system, or
oxygen intake. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to every part of
your body. If blood flow is restricted, that area if the body receives
less nutrients and thus begins to get sick. If the blockage becomes
severe and blood flow comes to a halt, that area dies. Hydrotherapy,
or the medicinal application of hot and cold water is a simple means of
speeding up the healing time within the body. It is one of the fastest,
most powerful and effective ways to increase your blood flow and
lymphatic circulation. By increasing blood circulation hydrotherapy
increases circulation of the immune system's white blood cells.
Hydrotherapy also increases the body's production of endorphins.
Enhanced circulation and increased endorphins strengthen the immune
system, reduce inflammation, reduce recovery or healing time on injured
tissue, and energize the body. It enhances the speed in which fresh
nutrients and oxygen reach injured tissue and speeds up the removal of
waste products. It has also been shown to reduce pain and inflammation
in arthritis. In addition, hydrotherapy reduces the effects of stress
by increasing endorphin production, improves sleep, and prevents
headaches. How does hydrotherapy work?
Hydrotherapy
uses the alternating application of hot and cold water to stimulate the
circulatory systems within the body. Cold water contracts the blood
vessels and pushes blood away from the surface, deeper into the body.
Hot water does the exact opposite by drawing more blood to the surface
of the body. By alternating hot and cold water on the body, your
circulation is increased tremendously, aiding in healing the sick body
part at an accelerated rate. By alternating hot water to cold water and
then back again, you bring blood to the surface of the body at a fast
rate, then force the blood to the center of your body. It will move
the blood faster than any massage or exercise program. People with a history of heart or circulatory disease should ease their way into this program. Use common sense! Some
therapies include; hot tubs, cold water treatments, ice packs, vapors,
saunas, hot springs, water massage or exercises, and wet towel
applications.
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