Constitutional Hydrotherapy - Natural Medical Protocols

Home Constitutional Hydrotherapy

1 wet towel heated in microwave or with hot water until just tolerated when pressed to the wrists (not too hot to burn the person)
1 towel placed in cold water with ice cubes
bed with 1 wool blanket and 1 sheet (more blankets if available)

Place 1 or more wool blankets on bed-like area, followed by a sheet.
The person is to lie down in the center of the sheet, nude to the top of the pelvic bone. Add a pillow under the head if the person would be more comfortable.
Wrap the person in the sheet and blankets, leaving the front exposed.
Apply the hot towel to the person's front from chin to pubic bone.
Wrap the person immediately.
Leave these hot towels on the patient for 5 minutes.
During these 5 minutes, prepare the second towel by soaking it in ice water.
Wring the towel as dry as possible.
At the end of 5 minutes, remove the hot towel and apply the cold towel.
Wrap securely.
Leave for 10 minutes.
After the 10 minutes, check the towel. If the towel has not heated up, leave it on for another 5 minutes or until it is warm to the touch.
Have the person flip over onto the stomach and do the identical procedure on the back.
After completing both sides, allow the person to rest quietly for 10-15 minutes.