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The term Hydrotherapy refers to a broad spectrum of treatments using hot and cold water, showers, baths, foot baths, steaming, hot and cold compresses, body wraps and salt glows. The treatments are designed to improve circulation, draw out impurities, exfoliate, tone and nourish depending on the method.
Various natural ingredients are used such as herbs, foods like cucumber, aloe, pineapple, papaya, honey, milk also salts, sugars and oatmeal. Custom sheets are used to wrap the body after application of mixtures and scrubs and rubs are applied by hand or with a special mitten. It is extremely important to drink lots of water before, during and after a wrap.
Warm water is soothing and relaxing for the treatment of anxiety and muscle tension, cold water is refreshing for fatigue and stress.The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in Cape Town offers a range of hydrotherapy treatments and boasts coloured rock pools in a unique cave setting.Here is a guideline for various types of Hydrotherapy treatments available today: |
