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 Insomnia: Hydrotherapy helps to run the blood back to the external areas and
away from the head. Insomnia is caused by too much blood in the brain. Applying
hot foot baths, cold-water pack, alternate hot and cold showers is really effective.

Classifications of Hydrotherapy:

1. External / internal hydrotherapy:
a. External hydrotherapy:
External hydrotherapy involves the immersion of the body in water or the application of

water or ice to the body.
There are 3 categories of external hydrotherapy:

 Hot water: stimulates the immune system and increases circulation, helping to
relieve the body of toxins. By soothing nerves, hot water calms and relaxes the
body.

 Cold water: constricts blood vessels and is effective in reducing inflammation.
 Alternating hot and cold water (contrast hydrotherapy): treatments have been

found to alleviate upper respiratory congestion and stimulate organ function
through improved circulation.

b. Internal hydrotherapy:

Internal hydrotherapy includes colonic irrigations and enemas. Steam baths or
inhalation of steam to relieve respiratory congestion is also forms of internal
hydrotherapy, as is drinking mineral water to restore the body's electrolyte balance or
cleanse the system. Colonic irrigation is an enema which is used for cleansing the
entire bowel. It is believed to cure a number of digestive problems. Douching is
another form of internal hydrotherapy, which directs a stream of water into the vagina
for cleansing purposes. This is generally not the recommended form of therapy.

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