METHODS
Cold Spinal bath

• Works as an excellent tonic for the nervous system
• Improves blood circulation
• It is the easiest method to relieve tension

Application: The best way to take it is lying down in a tub with the feet outside. It must be finished with a head bath. The total duration of this bath is 15-45 minutes.

Hip bath

• It helps in removing heat from the abdominal area
• Has a soothing effect on the digestive organs

Application: This has to be taken sitting in a bath tub leaning against the wall in moderately cold water. A towel can be used to massage the abdominal area from one side to another.

Abdominal wet pack 

• Removes congestion in the abdominal area
• Soothes the nerves and alleviates pain
• Brings out the heat which is latent in any part of the body
• Helps in cases of digestive disorders like chronic constipation and loose motions

Application: A broad bandage of soft and thick wet cloth is to be wrapped around the abdomen. It can also be covered with a coarse woolen wrapper so that the pack may get warm with the internal heat. The bandage may be removed within 30 -45 minutes.

Other water cures

• Head pack
  Apply a wet pack on the forehead to cool the brain. One can even tie a bandage around the head to keep the pack in place. The head pacl helps in curing headaches.
  
• Wet cloth for the eyes
  For sore eyes, grated cucumber can be placed over a thin piece of clean wet cloth over the eyes. It gives a soothing and relaxing effect.
  
• Cold water for relieving body pain
  In case of a body ache, one should pour some cold water slowly over a cloth or bandage applied on any part of the body. This maybe a little painful initially but should be continued till relief is attained.
  
• Gargling
  Cold water should be taken in the mouth and gargled for around 2 minutes till it becomes warm. This is helpful in the case of toothaches, sore mouth, swollen gums or any kind of inflammation in the mouth.
  
• Cooling or stimulating wet bandages
  These bandages should be applied on the affected area in cases of burns, sprains and wounds.