Alternate Hot And Cold Sitz Bath

Although rather awkward to take, these are highly beneficial for relieving congestion in the female reproductive area, treating haemorrhoids and easing constipation. The alternate hot and cold sitz bath (employed by European nature cure practitioners) operates like a pump, stimulating venous and lymphatic drainage. When applied to congested areas the bath reduces pain and inflammation. Ensure that the bathroom (or wherever) is very warm. You will need two bowls large enough to sit in (two plastic baby baths would work well). Fill one bowl with tolerably hot water, the other with cold water. Add two or three drops of an appropriate essential oil to each bowl, then agitate the water to disperse the oil. Sit in the hot bath, and put your feet in the cold bath. Stay there for three minutes, splashing the water over your abdomen, then change position. Sit in the cold bath with your feet in the hot water, and stay there for 30 to 60 seconds, again splashing the water over your abdomen. Repeat the cycle two or three times, concluding with the pelvic area immersed in cold water. Carry out twice daily for several days as necessary.