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Why Cholesterol Matters
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in the walls of cells in all parts of the body, from the nervous system to the liver to the heart. The body uses cholesterol to make hormones, bile acids, vitamin D, and other substances. The body makes all the cholesterol it needs.
Hydrotherapy, The Treatment of Disease with The Bath
The hipbath is one of the most useful forms of hydrotherapy. As the name suggests, this mode of treatment involves only the hips and the abdominal region below the navel. A special type of tub is used for the purpose. The tub is filled with water in such a way that it covers the hips and reaches up to the navel when the patient sits in it.
Basic Healing Principles: Fasting Is a Time of Rest
Fasting is a time of rest. A lot of energy is spent during the fast in the process of eliminating accumulated poisons and toxic waste materials.
Basic Healing Principles: Control Pain with Heat
For relieving pain, use the hot compress. This is a cold compress covered in such a manner as to bring warmth.
Basic Healing Principles: Control Inflammation with Cold
This is a local application using a cloth that has been wrung out in cold water. The cloth should be folded into a broad strip and dipped in cold water or ice water. The compress is generally applied to the head, neck, chest, abdomen and back.
