Kid's Corner: Hydrotherapy
Submitted by on November 11, 2009 - 11:21am.
Hydrotherapy-- the application of water for healing benefit-- is a great way to balance your child’s immune system at the start of a cold or flu. One of the best treatments at the very beginning of an infection is the Alternating Foot Bath, which increases levels of white blood cells (the ones that fight infection). Kids love to make a mini-party out of this treatment! It is also effective for adults.
1) Take two shallow tubs, one with cold water and one with warm water (as warm as tolerable). Expect some splashing and spillage!
2) Child places feet in warm tub for three minutes, then cold tub for 30 seconds.
3) Repeat this cycle three times, ending with cold. Dry feet and cover with socks or slippers.
4) The more frequently it is performed, the more effective it will be—the best range is 2-5 times per day. For prevention, do one cycle per day four days per week.
Next month: Warming Socks to decrease nighttime nasal congestion and promote sleep!
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