Nature Care of Sedona offers one of the only places in Northern Arizona to get naturopathic hydrotherapy treatments. Hydrotherapy is the treatment of disease using water as a means of enhancing vitality and immune response.

Actually, it isn’t the water that helps healing but the temperature of the water. Amazingly, utilizing varying temperatures of water on the body causes positive changes in circulation, increases the number of blood cells, enhances immunity, and fosters health in many other ways.

Many people know that if you cut your finger or bruise yourself, cold water or cold packs help decrease pain and bleeding. This is a simple example but one you may have heard of. Naturopathic hydrotherapy consists of many different types of treatments and is a very precise art of healing.

By using the proper treatment, healing is sped up, immunity is increased, your body becomes better oxygenated and circulation is enhanced, blood vessels are toned, and every organ in your body can be reached and fostered in its healing.

Some treatments are energizing and invigorating and promote general wellness, others are sedating, relaxing, and help with over stimulated conditions, while others are targeted at organs or nerves for toning. Fevers can be kept at safe levels with appropriate hydrotherapy. Head colds find they don’t want to stick around with a warming sock treatment. Have the flu? Then a constitutional or hot fomentation treatment is for you.

Many patients find hydrotherapy treatments to be relaxing and very enjoyable. To treat simple problems, a few treatments usually do the trick. For degenerative or chronic diseases, a series of many treatments may be necessary. Patients who choose to do a series of treatments (either for chronic diseases or for general wellness) often find that their health improves significantly and the time spent is well worth.

Hydrotherapy is a very versatile healing art that can be useful in nearly any condition. There are treatments that are available only in the office, but there are many that can be done at home.

Side effects are very rare, but it is recommended that you take the advice of your hydrotherapist or doctor. If unsure of the proper temperature to use and timing of temperature changes, immune suppression or other unwanted changes could result

For more information on hydrotherapy at Nature Care of Sedona or to schedule a consulation, e-mail the doctor or call (928) 204-1986.

The information provided in this site should not be substituted for appropriate medical advice.  Each person is an individual and information and opinions provided may not suit your personal needs.  If you have questions, please contact Dr. Barker or a physician of your choice.