Tub Bath and Lapet Therapy
Tub Bath and Lapet Therapy
TUB BATH
Tub baths are used to relieve pain associated with abdominal issues such as kidney stones, bladder stones, and so on. You can also take tub baths for acidity, post-prostate enlargement, and stomach-related issues like indigestion, constipation, ulcers, etc.
You should not soak in the tub for more than 10-15 minutes. It is also useful for menstrual problems like cramps, heavy flow, PCOD, etc.
- Fill the tub so that your abdomen is completely submerged when you sit in it for a bath.
- Hot and cold therapy are options. Typically, tap water is used, but you can use water based on your needs and diseases, such as 10 minutes of hot water, then change the water and refill with tap water.
- It is for the abdomen, so avoid eating or drinking too much water before taking a bath.
- Sit in the tub with a towel or cloth and continuously rub your tummy rotationally with it for better results.
- A tub bath can be taken by anyone in any position.
- Who should avoid taking a bath in a tub?
- Women who are menstruating
- Even though it is beneficial for infections, avoid using it in severe UTIs.
LAPET THERAPY
It is a cold compress wrapped in such a way that warming of the wrapped surface begins quickly. A cold cotton cloth is wrung out and wrapped around the affected area. Then a dry woolen cloth is wrapped around it.
Lapet can be done for the stomach, back, knees, and neck.
- Lapet should be done while lying down; otherwise, it will not work.
- It should be done for 30 minutes.
- Do not move when doing lapet therapy, be in the same position.
Benefits of the Lapet Therapy
Neck Lapet
- It is useful for curing the thyroid.
- In vertigo
- For lipid profiles in which triglycerides are high, it helps to decrease it.
Stomach Lapet/Back Lapet
- For PCOD
- Fibroids: helps to remove fibroids
- Menstrual cramps
- Heavy flow in menstruation
Knee Lapet
- It is very useful for Arthritis
- In Osteoporosis, will stop it from spreading more
- Ligament injuries
- Varicose Veins
