Candidiasis and Hydrotherapy

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Candidiasis and Hydrotherapy

 

Two of the most common of these single celled fungus is oral thrush

and in the vagina (vaginitis or yeast infection). Sometimes though,

this fungus is difficult to pin point. It can manifest itself as

other ailments such as acne, asthma, arthritis, chronic fatigue,

rashes, dizziness, headaches, muscle soreness and pain...Antibiotics

are a major factor in Candidiasis. They not only kill the bacteria

that cause infection but, the bodies' natural defenses as well.

Birth control pills, anti-inflammatory drugs, cortisone, yeast laden

foods, diet high in sugar are all major culprits in upsetting the

bodies' natural balance.

 

When candida infects the vagina, it results in vaginitis

characterized by large amounts of white cheesy discharge and intense

itching and burning. When the infection is in the mouth, it appears

as white soars on the tongue, gums and inside of the cheeks. Candida

can appear in the form of athlete's foot, jock itch and diaper rash

in babies. Systemic Candidiasis and Albicans is an overgrowth of

candida throughout the body. In the most severe cases, it can found

traveling through the bloodstream and invading every organ in the

system.

 

Candidiasis may affect both men and women, but is rarely transmitted

sexually. Very often allergies to food are present in people with

candida infection. The symptoms of food allergies and environmental

sensitivities can also mimic those of candidiasis.

 

 

HYDROTHERAPY

The mysterious and amazing healing power of water has been utilized

for centuries. Water cleanses, refreshes and restores all life. We

are always drawn to water. Be it a soothing fountain or majestic

waterfall. Water is a carrier. It flows. It moves along the line of

least resistance to find its way to the ocean where comes and goes

in the ebb and flow of tides and waves. The appeal is inexplicable!

We crave water, maybe because our bodies are made up of a large

percent of it. Maybe beacuse we instinctively know how it can heal

us.

 

 

Hydrotherapy is the use of water in any form, in the treatment of

dis-ease. Hydrotherapy was used by the ancient Greek physicians. The

use of baths for such purposes as well as for religious

purification, personal cleanliness, and private or social relaxation

dates from at least the time of ancient Greece. A German, Vincenz

Priessnitz, popularized the use of spas in Germany and elsewhere in

Europe, where they are still popular today.

 

 

Hydrotherapy has a number of uses. Warm water will relax spasm;

thus, hydrotherapy has been useful in treating such conditions as

muscular strains and sprains, muscular fatigue, and backache. Heat

is often used in conjunction with massage or other manipulative or

stimulative treatments, such as the whirlpool bath. Sitz baths

(sitting in hot water) are effective in the treatment of many

disorders. Water is also useful in physical therapy because patients

who exercise in a buoyant medium can move weak parts of their bodies

without contending with the strong force of gravity.

 

One alternative to douching is the sitz bath. Fill a shallow tub

(just to the hip) with warm water. As the tub fills with water add 2

spoons of Sea Salts to the bath water. You may consider adding

vinegar (1/2 cup) to help rebalance the vaginal pH to 4.5 Now, sit

in the water, knees apart, until it gets cool. The bath will do the

cleansing.

 

Consider a cleansing bath with the anti-bacterial effects of Tea

Tree Soap -Adding calming blend of Lavender and Tea Tree essential

oil makes this bath wonderful for creating a soothing, calm, relaxed

feel. Helps with anxiety, stress, resentment and fear. (Safe for all

skin types).

 

Yogurt applications have shown to be very beneficial for candidias.

A tablespoon of PLAIN yogurt applied to the area for an hour may be

just the perfect remedy.

 

Andrew Pacholyk LMT, MT-BC, CA

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