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Water wisely applied, is a
most powerful remedy...Natural means, used in
accordance with Godswill, bring about
supernatural results.TheBible Commentary, p.938
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In health and in
sickness, purewater is one ofheavens
choicestblessings. Its
proper usepromotes health.
It is the beverage
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9 Golden Properties of
WaterNearly always available, abundant & cheapGreat power for absorbing & releasing heat
Universal solventEasy to apply
Non-irritating
Proper viscosityExists at 3 states at useful temperatures
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Hydro (Water) + Therapy
(Treatment)
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There are many ways in
which water can beapplied to relieve pain and
check disease.Ministry ofHealing, p.237
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PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF HOT AND COLD WATER
TREATMENTS
HEAT COLDIncreases Blood Flow Decreases Blood Flow
Increases Inflammatory
Response
Decreases Inflammatory
Response
Increases Edema
Production
Decreases Edema
Production
Increases Hemorrhage Decreases Hemorrhage
Decreases Muscle Pain &
Spasm
Decreases Muscle Pain &
Spasm
Decreases Stiffness in
Arthritis
Increases Stiffness in
Arthritis
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All gospel
workersshould know
how to givethe simple
treatmentsthat do so
much to
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But none should feel
excused for ignorance orindifference on this
subject. All should becomeintelligent in its use in
simple home treatments.
Mothers, especially, shouldknow how to care for their
families in both health and
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History of Hydrotherapy
Hippocrates wrote about its use in 450 BC.Vincent Priessnitz- Father of Hydrotherapy
Mid 1850s- Water Care Institutes and The
Water Care Journal aroseDr. James Jackson wrote, In my entire
practice, I have never given a dose
of medicineI have use in thetreatment of my pts the ff: air, food
water, sunlight, dress, exercise,
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History of Hydrotherapy1863- EGW received a vision on health reform
1865- James White became a pt of Dr. Jackson
1866- Adventist opened the 1st Health Facility -
(The Western Health Reform Institute)
1876- Dr. Kelogg, at 24, became its
Superintendent, wrote a book on Rational
Hydrotherapy
1900s- Dr. Abbot of Loma Linda wrote books
about hydrotherapy.
1919- Great flu epidemic killed 25 M people
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History of Hydrotherapy1820- Simon Baruch (another pioneer
hydrotherapist) wrote,
Of all the remedial agents I used
since the dawn of medicine, wateris the only one that has survived allthe vicissitudes of doctrinal
changes because its rise or fallwas always contemporaneous with
the rise and fall of intelligence
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I had for four weekssuffered, and it wasdifficult that I spoke to the
people. Sabbath eveninga fomentation was appliedover my throat and lungs,but the head cap wasforgotten, and the
difficulty of the lungs was
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Points to Remember: PatientHave prayer with the patient
Give pt water to drink during the treatment
Encourage pt to rest before & after treatment
Avoid giving hydrotherapy immediately afterthe pt has eaten a meal
If the pt cant warm up enough or sweat, give
warm water to drink, apply more covers, placefomentation between the buttocks and hot
foot bath
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Points to Remember: PatientDizziness, faintness or weakness can be
caused by sudden drop in blood pressure or
blood sugar. Take pulse & BP. If the BP is 80/60
or below, discontinue heat application, elevate
legs, and give a salty broth to drink.
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Points to Remember: NurseWash hands
Wear PPE if needed
Observe proper body mechanics
P i R b
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Points to Remember:Instruments & Procedure
Keep the room warm & free
from draft
Cold washcloth should not besoppy wet
Be careful not to burn the ptDont apply fomentationwhen there is danger of
hemorrhage or suspectedmalignancy
Clean the equipment withbleach after use
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Let all things be done decentlyand in order.1 Cor. 14:40God is a God of order.Everything connected withheaven is in perfect order,
subjection and thoroughdiscipline mark the movementsof the angelic host. Success
can only attend order &harmonious action. Godrequires order and system in
His work now on less than in
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Spirit of Prophecy on
HydrotherapyThe external application of water is one of theeasiest & most satisfactory ways of regulating
the circulation of blood.
A cold or cool bath is an excellent tonic.
Warm bath opens the pores and thus aid in
the elimination of impurities.
Both warm & neutral baths soothes the
nerves and equalize the circulation.
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Hydrotherapy Treatment
Procedures
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A 30-year old male is suffering
from headache, congestionand generalized body
weakness. He had been
sleeping late for the last 2
weeks and when he was wet
from the rain 3 days ago, he
begun to have cough &
colds, fever at 38C andmuscle & joint pain.
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Contrast Baths
Consists of immersing a body part alternatelyin hot and cold water. This treatment may be
combined with the application of poultice or a
heating compress.
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Indications for Contrast
Bath Localized infections Muscle or joint injuries
Arthritis Headaches
Edema
Blood vessel diseases in the legs and feet
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Treatment Precautions
Do not use very hot or cold water in elderly,
infants or diabetics.
Be careful not to spread infection
Avoid treating any area where there is
tendency to bleed
Malignancies
If the treatment is to be followed by massage,
end the treatment with the hot water bath
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Procedure
Prepare the equipments Pray with the patient
Begin with hot water bath = 5 mins.
Immerse in cold water bath = 1 mins.
Put cold compress to head if sweating occurs
Duration: 30-45 minutes(5-7cycles),1-4 x a day
Dry the entire body if sweating occurred
Rest for 30-60 mins. after the treatment
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Localized Infections, Muscle &Joint Injuries
Rest, elevate and put ice/cold pack on an
injured part for the first 12 hrs
Begin contrast bath after 12 hrs *start with
hot water as tolerated
End with cold water bath
2 to 4 x a day
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Arthritis
Begin contrast bath with warm water, thengradually increase hot water temp. & reduce
the cold water temperature
End with hot water bath 1 to 2 x a day
D d Ci l i
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Decreased Circulation to
the Extremities Treat with mild heat and cool water (no ice) End with hot water bath
1 to 2 x a day
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A 25 yr old teacher is suffering from a sore throatand could hardly speak.
Heating Compress
Heating compress involvesthe application of a cold,
wet cloth- covered by a dry
cloth- to a body part,
which heats up the treated
area.
I di ti f H ti
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Indications for Heating
Compress Throat: Tonsilitis, pharyngitis,laryngitis, earache
Joints: Pain/Inflammation d/t
arthritis, RF, trauma Chest: Congestion frm cough/flu,
bronchitis, pneumonia
Abdomen: Constipation, hepatitis,inflammation of the small or largebowel
Feet: Edema, decreased circulation
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Treatment Precautions
Do not use cold, wet compress if the pt is not
vigorous enough to warm it up. Use dry,
medicatedcompress instead.
Not too tight or too loose
Pt should be warm before application
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Procedure
Apply cold, wet cloth directly over the area Cover the wet cloth with a dry cloth
Check the inner cloth after 30 mins. to be sure
if it is warming up.
If its not warming up, replaced it with a dry,
medicated cloth
Leave the compress for several hrs or overnight
In the morning, remove the compress & briskly
rub the treated area with cold cloth. Then, dry.
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Alternative TreatmentProcedures
Throat: Cold, wet inner cloth may be replacedwith charcoal/steamed onion wrapped in cloth
Joints: Charcoal poultice/grated raw potato or
cabbage Chest: Raw Grated/Steamed Onion Poultice.
May use wet sleeveless cotton shirt covered by
dry wool or tightly woven cloth Abdomen: Charcoal Poultice
Feet: thin, wet socks covered by dry, wool socks
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A 35 yr old male nurse is
diagnosed with Lung
Cancer Stage II. He is
having difficulty of
breathing, pain in the
thorax, and difficulty ofsleeping. He is the sole
breadwinner of the family
and he is nervous andworried about his
condition. His oldest child
is still 7 years old.
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Fomentation The application of a hot, wet cloth or towel to
a body part in order to:
Increase the circulation of WBC
Remove body wastes
Relieve pain in nerves, joints, muscles & internal
organs
Reduce congestion
I di ti f
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Indications forFomentation
To reduce congestion in colds/flu, bronchitis,pneumonia, asthma, pleurisy
To heal & improve function of the internal
organs
To relieve pain in neuralgia, back injuries,
arthritis
Difficulty sleeping & nervousness
To warm a body part in preparation for
massage
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Treatment Precautions
Be careful not to burn pts who are
unconscious, paralized, edematous, or diabetic
Body areas where the bone lies close to the
skin may need extra padding
Avoid chilling
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Procedure
Boiling water method: wring the towel.Immerse in boiling then stretch to squeeze
excess water. Cover it with a dry towel
Steaming Method: Fold 3 large towelswidthwise, wet folded towel, roll and squeez,
put it in a rack above the water. Heat towels for
30 mins. Remove 1
st
towel with a tong andcover it with a dry towel.
Al i T
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Alternative TreatmentProcedures
Charcoal poultice may be applied at the sametime with the fomentation
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Fever Bath
=
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Body Wrap
=
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Mist Tent
=
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Charcoal Enema
=
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Liquid Diet
=
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Liver Flush
=
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Our people should becomeintelligent in the treatment ofsickness without the aid ofpoisonous drugs...Water
treatments, wisely &skillfully given, may be themeans of saving amany
lives. Let the diligent studybe united with carefultreatments. Let prayers of
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When in faith the human
agent does all he can tocombat disease, using thesimple methods of moment
that God has provided, hisefforts will be blessed of
God.Testimonies, 164
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Thank you and may God
bless you!
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