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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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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

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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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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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