The Water-cure journal, and herald of reforms, devoted to physiology, hydropathy and the laws of life . three to six ,inches. Priessnitzshalfbathswere made of wood, .four or Ave feet long, about two and a half feetwide, and twenty inches deep. This simple con-trivance was one of his most powerful means—thatbywhich some of his highest triumphs were achiev-ed. The Avater is generally used of moderatetemperature, at 60° to 70° F., and when long-continued is changed, as it becomes warm fromthe heat of the body. This bath may be used— 1st. As a means of cooling the mass of the cir-culation in the h
The Water-cure journal, and herald of reforms, devoted to physiology, hydropathy and the laws of life . three to six ,inches. Priessnitzshalfbathswere made of wood, .four or Ave feet long, about two and a half feetwide, and twenty inches deep. This simple con-trivance was one of his most powerful means—thatbywhich some of his highest triumphs were achiev-ed. The Avater is generally used of moderatetemperature, at 60° to 70° F., and when long-continued is changed, as it becomes warm fromthe heat of the body. This bath may be used— 1st. As a means of cooling the mass of the cir-culation in the hot stages of fever, and inflamma-tory attacks of every kind. 2d. As a revulsive or means of deriving bloodin congestions or inflammations of the nobler or-gans, the brain, lungs, stomach, liver, &c. 3d. As a means of resuscitation in the shock ofserious accidents, sun-stroke, and before, during,or after apoplectic and other Dts. In drunkennessand delirium tremens, the half bath is a sovereignremedy. 4th. As a milder means, and preparatory to thegeneral bath in weak In the latter of these indications, the bath isgenerally used but for a few minutes, after thewet sheet, or at other times, as may be desired. - In the former indications, much practical know-ledge is necessary in order to proceed alwayswith safety, and to obtain the best results. Thussix or even nine hours may be required, with thegreatest perseverance, the patient being tho-roughly rubbed over the whole surface, and thisto be kept up constantly by relays of assistants,the patients head and shoulders being supportedmeanwhile. (See figs. 13 and 14.) EULES FOR BATHING. The Time of Day.—In general, the more power-ful applications should be made in the early partof the day. At this time the calorific powers andthe circulation are more vigorous, and, conse-quently, the body more able to resist powerfulapplications of whatever kind. The Meals.—Ordinarily no powerful bathshould be taken wi
Size: 1575px × 1585px
Photo credit: © The Reading Room / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bookcentury1800, bookdecade1850, booksubjecthydrotherapy, bookyea
