Sitz baths
A sitz bath is a methd of treating many gynecological problems, pelvic pain, and hemorrhoids. A sitz bath is ade the same way as an herbal bath, although in this cas you are localizing the benefits of the water temperature and herbs. You can take a sitz bath in a ful-size bathtub or in a smaller basin. In general, the water level should be belowthe knees and not above the navel. Pour the hot or chilled herbaltea into the tuub and soak your hips area in it for about 3 minutes.
A cold sitz bath tonifies the pelvis and bowel. Use cold-water sitz baths for back and lower organ problems suchs menstrual pain, pelvic inflammatory disease, hemorrhoids, and congestion in the liver and spleen. A cold compress can be applied to the forehead to improve the effect.
A hot sitz bath increases circulation to the area and can break up congestion and relieve pain.
Sitz baths can be taken alternately hot and cold, with 3 minutes in hot water followed by 2 minutes in cold, repeating up to three times but alwaysending with cold. When you're finished, keep war. These alternating baths help move toxins from the area and bring in fresh nutrients and deep healing power.
