Posts Tagged ‘acute rheumatism’
The Treatment of Rheumatism
Warm water enema
In the case of acute rheumatism, the bowels should be cleaned daily with warm water enema during the first three or four days of juice fasting
Apply heat and warm cloths to the affected parts
Other methods helpful in the treatment of rheumatism are application of heat and hot packs to the affected parts, a hot bath, steam bath, dry friction and a sponge bath
Hot bath of epsom salts
A hot bath of Epsom salts are also beneficial and should be taken twice a week for three months in case of chronic rheumatism and once weekly thereafter. The affected parts should also be bathed twice daily in warm water containing Epsom salts, after which a little olive oil should be applied
Exposure of fresh air and light outdoor exercises
The fresh air, deep breathing and light outdoor exercises are also beneficial