skin care

What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy is the use of water, either internally or externally, to maintain health and prevent disease. Although it was the Romans who introduced spas throughout the Roman empire, modern hydrotherapy is commonly attributed to Father Sebastian Kneipp (1821-97), who believed that water would ‘dissolve, remove and strengthen’. Dissolve matter-containing disease, remove diseased matter from the body and strengthen the body by restoring cleansed blood to the tissues and maximizing circulation.

According to its mineral content, water taken internally can have a laxative, diuretic, phlegmatic (phlegm producing) or diaphoretic (perspiration-inducing) effects. Used externally, water has the power to improve blood and lymph circulation, relax tension in the tissues, alleviate pain and calm the nervous system.

In the past, little controlled research had been carried out into hydrotherapy; and what little there had been done, was more often than not, conducted in Germany. However, in recent years some interesting studies have been carried out into the varied forms and applications of hydrotherapy in medicine.

The sun's ultraviolet rays can damage your skin, even more so if you get sunburned. It can result in skin cancer and premature aging.

Many prescription drugs increase the sensitivity of your skin to the sunlight. This can increase your chances of rashes or sunburn.

Skin Infections:

These infections have a bacterial, viral, or a fungus type basis, such as athlete's foot.

The body's immune system has to fight off viral skin infections although you can treat the symptoms related to the virus.

Rashes and other lesions may be signs of skin disorders originating from an infection.

Irritants:

Some of the skin problems are temporary and can be caused by insect bites, poison ivy or poison oak.

These create itchy rashes and in some cases pustules.

Prescription Drug Reactions:

Drug reactions can cause rashes, hives, and swelling.

You should notify your healthcare provider if you develop any skin conditions after starting a new medication.

Allergies:

Food allergies can be irritating and cause hives, rashes, itching and facial swelling.

It can be difficult to determine which food causes the reaction, unless you have just recently consumed a new food product. If you believe you have allergies related to food, you should consult your healthcare provider.

Genetics:

If your family has a history of skin-disorders, you may have an increased risk for some skin conditions.

There are some conditions that have been found to be hereditary.

Use high quality for the different type of disorder you have to ensure prevention and/or treatment........