​Aqua detox refers to a system of cleansing that uses advanced methods to detoxify, re-energize and re-balance the body. It is a form of ionic treatment for the body. Anyone can use aqua detox to combat the pressure and toxins that are caused to the body through the environment, stress and lifestyle on a daily basis. 
 
The body has a hard time getting rid of the toxins in natural ways after some time. Those that will especially benefit from aqua detox may be experiencing mild symptoms or signs such as memory loss, fatigue, lowered immunity and problems with skin. More severe symptoms include chronic disease and illnesses.
 
Clients that are not suitable for aqua detox include pregnant women, those who experience psychotic or epileptic episodes and those with organ or electrical implants/transplants. It is recommended to undergo a detailed screening process in order for practitioners to determine if a candidate is suitable for aqua detox. 

​Those that are currently on medication are advised to refrain from taking medication at least two hours before the treatment commences. Those that take some form of prescribed steroids or prednisone are warned that they may experience localized swelling during the treatment. This can happen since the medication mixes with the bloodstream whilst the treatment is happening. 
 
Once a client has been screened, it is necessary for the practitioner to educate them on the benefits and procedure of the treatment. The treatment takes about half an hour in total per session. However, detoxification can continue for up to 48 hours after the treatment. It is normal for discoloration to occur during the treatment because of the reaction between saline solution, tap water, metal and low amperage current. 
 
It is hard to find natural circumstances these days that are entirely beneficial to our well-being. With all the pollutants and exposure to toxins on a daily basis, it is necessary to cleanse and detoxify our body. It is necessary to detoxify our bodies because we are influenced by consuming processed foods, medication, water from plastic bottles, chemicals that occur in the body due to stress and other factors that pollute our body over time.
 
The reason that our bodies contain so many toxins can be from environmental, mental, chemical and physical influences. It is the body’s job to determine what is good for the body and what is bad and should be neutralized. However, the body has a hard time assessing if free radicals, which are often caused by toxins, are good or bad. 

​Hydrotherapy, or Aquatic Physiotherapy, is a rehabilitation treatment that takes place in heated water (typically a pool). The exercises that take place have a different effect on our body than swimming due to the heated water temperature. It is good for a variety of conditions ranging from arthritis to musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiovascular disorders. Performing the activities in water helps the body to remain buoyant and alleviate pain. 
 
It is beneficial to the body by encouraging muscle relaxation, reducing pain, reducing joint pressure and increasing joint activity.

Hydrotherapy can be used for such a wide variety of mental and physical problems because it encourages exercise and increases their ability to enjoy life. It has also been found to speed up recovery and help the healing process. Aside from these reasons, hydrotherapy also encourages relaxation and reduces stress. 

​Hydrotherapy can take place in a number of places. Some hospitals have a department of physiotherapy that features a heated pool, while other places specialize in hydrotherapy itself. 

​A physiotherapist or their assistant is there to make sure the exercises are understood and executed properly. A number of the exercises improve strength and movement range. It is much less strenuous on the body than aquarobics, a form of water aerobics, due to its slow movements and controlled techniques. 
 
The patient is in the water in the entire time of the treatment. The depth of the water depends on the activities that will be performed and the patients comfort level. Some activities are performed solely by the patient while the therapist guides others.

The majority of activities add strength to the muscles, relieve tension on the spine and encourage joint movement. Even if the patient does not have much range of motion outside of the water, the ability to perform the exercises in the water is greatly increased and more effective. It is common to feel mild soreness, as with any new work out, after the treatments. 
 
Other types of hydrotherapy include baths, sauna, compresses, wraps and Sitz baths. Baths should take place in warm water and last for about half an hour. It is recommended to add Epsom salts, sea salts or essential oils to make the most out of the bath. Saunas and steams use heat to relieve the body of pain or symptoms. A Sitz bath is comprised of 2 containers of water (a hot and cold one) and switching between both. The use of both hot and cold water reduces inflammation and encourages circulation. 

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​Oxygen therapy is a type of treatment that gives our body more oxygen, which we need to survive and have optimal health. Our lungs typically receive oxygen from our environment and air, though there are a variety of illnesses that can hinder our ability to absorb adequate amounts. 
 
Those that have difficulties with oxygen absorption can choose to undergo oxygen therapy in order to improve function and activity. The oxygen comes from a cylinder made of mental, or several varieties of containers. It reaches our bodies through a tube that is connected to tools such as facemasks, nasal cannula or a tube that reaches into our windpipe. 

​Oxygen therapy can be performed in a variety of settings, including the home, medical centers and hospitals. Those that need to undergo continuous oxygen therapy tend to opt for the home version. 
 
The amount of oxygen that we typically receive from the air surrounding us is about 20%. Anything higher than this amount raises the oxygen levels in our blood. In a typical oxygen therapy session, the amount of oxygen that enters our bodies is between 30-35%, which is generally administered via a nasal cannula. Those that require 100% of oxygen use facemasks, whereas infants are required to use incubators instead.
 
Oxygen therapy is most typically used for cases of hypoxemia, which are dangerously low levels of oxygen in the blood. Other conditions that may require oxygen therapy include acute and chronic asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, trauma, chronic bronchitis, cor pulmonale, pulmonary hypertension, heart attacks, recovery after anesthesia and other respiratory illnesses. 
 
In a healthy human body, oxygen is constantly being absorbed through the air and converted into carbon dioxide. When this process is disrupted, due to the body’s inability to absorb oxygen, levels of oxygen in the blood lower significantly and can cause a number of problems, especially regarding tissue and respiratory function. Oxygen therapy aids the heart by helping ease the amount of work that would otherwise be required and lowers breath shortness. 
 
The varieties in oxygen therapy delivery include liquid oxygen, compressed oxygen, devices of oxygen conservation and oxygen concentrators. Liquid oxygen is stored in a portable container that is used for home treatment. Oxygen remains in a liquid state while it is cool and converts into gas upon warming. Compressed oxygen also comes in a tank but has an adjustable flow rate and drastically vary in size, which is typically used to engage in physical activities.

Oxygen conserving devices and concentrators are typically used in hospital or medical settings and are more carefully monitored. 

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​Orthomolecular therapy involves usage of hormones, minerals and vitamins in excessive doses in order to cure and avert a number of health conditions. The dosage of these supplements tends to significantly exceed the recommended daily allowance, or RDA, and therefore needs to be carefully guided and administered.  It is common for practitioners to also require the patient to adjust their eating habits and participate in complimentary types of treatment. 
 
This type of treatment is typically used by those who are experiencing psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia and depression, as well as alcoholism, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), Parkinson’s disease, hay fever, colds, pneumonia, heart disease, eczema, acne, chronic fatigue syndrome and a variety of other health issues. It works on the belief that many illnesses are caused by lack of proper nutrition and overconsumption of refined and unhealthy foods. 

The orthomolecular therapist has a consultation with the client and discusses the health issues, symptoms and concerns. Depending on the therapist’s evaluation, patients will be required to increase their vitamin or mineral intake, such as niacin or vitamin C. These supplements are typically taken orally. Therapists often advise patients to alter their diet to sugar and dairy free instead.

Other procedures that can help therapists make a more accurate diagnosis include blood tests, hair analysis and urine testing, which can further elaborate on the lack of minerals and vitamins in the body.
 
Orthomolecular therapy has been around since the 60’s, when it was developed by Linus Pauling. Through his research, Pauling found that many diseases, such as depression, alcoholism, asthma, allergies, blood pressure issues and headaches, could be cured or treated by restoring proper nutrients and vitamins in the body. 

Whilst it is well known that we should be eating foods that are high in minerals and vitamins, sometimes symptoms appear too late and require more drastic methods such as orthomolecular therapy. 
 
Unlike conventional medicine, orthomolecular therapy aims to get rid of the problem by improving the patient’s health and by giving suggestions that can be used for the rest of their life. This form of therapy is well regarded in the world of alternative medicine and has been used as a treatment for a variety of mental illnesses, cancer and other problems. 
 
One of the most significantly reoccurring deficiencies in those with mental diseases is the lack of vitamin C. Lack of nutrients such as thiamine, cyanocobalamin, tryptophan, folic acid, L-glutamic acid and pyridoxine contribute to diseases as well.  

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One should take all the safety measures and precautions for that one would for their corresponding essential oil. For further details note the section on Safety and Contraindications. In addition note that fresh hydrosol which has been produced in a clean distilled environment would be pure and free of bacteria.

​To preserve its quality and ensure its effectiveness; hydrosols should be kept in the refrigerator and used in the year of distillation. It is always advisable to use fresh hydrosols in hygiene and skin care. Older hydrosols could be used as room fresheners.
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Keeping in mind that there are many fake and adulterous aromatherapeutic products commercially available- it becomes imperative that one carefully chooses a product which has been manufactured by an authentic source and has been obtained by natural means in an environmentally friendly method of preparation.

Since ancient times, plant essences have been used for healing thru various means. The benefits of these essences have been experienced thru incense, perfumes, aromatic waters and embalming ointments.

Though Aromatherapy has been mentioned in several ancient healing techniques such as Ayurveda, the term “Aromatherapy” was coined in much recent times by the French Chemist, Rene Gattefosse. Aroma therapeutic healing is considered a very gentle and non-intrusive means of healing and is supposed to be suitable for people from all age-groups.
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One of Aromatherapy’s most known and noted benefits is in the use of essential oils to relax and rejuvenate people i.e. in reducing stress and relieving stress related conditions such as anxiety, hypertension, insomnia and depression.

Aromatherapy involves utilizing mainly essential oils though at times one may also use herbal distillates and essential waters. An essential oil is any concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants, which are called aromatic herbs or aromatic plants. They are also known as volatile or ethereal oils, or simply as the "oil of" the plant material from which they were extracted, such as oil of clove. Essential oils are extremely strong and potent and should never be used on the body by itself! It is best administered for massage by mixing with carrier oils.

Common carrier oils are Apricot Kernel, Avocado, Grape Seed, Hemp Seed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond and Grape Seed Oil.

Essential Oils are naturally occurring aromatic oils that are extracted from different plant sources. These oils are commonly used in aromatherapy and cosmetics, as well as in the production of perfumes.

Essential oils are known for their extensive wellness benefits. Many of them are believed to have powerful impact on our physical health and mental psyche. 

Regardless of their specific use, many of the essential oils are known to improve our overall sense of wellbeing. While one should use caution when using essential oils, they can help deepen our spiritual practice and provide much needed emotional comfort. Essential oils are known to heal the physical body, improve one’s mental makeup as well as increase a person’s sense of self-worth and self-esteem. ​

Chelation therapy is done with EDTA, or Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid, which is an FDA-approved drug that acts as an amino acid. Chelation is a very effective way to treat heavy-metal poisoning. This treatment method evolved to remove heavy metals from the body, such as lead and calcium overload within our bloodstream.

It was first used after World War II, when many soldiers returned with lead toxic due to ammunition, exposure to the paints of the battleships and so on. The symptoms of heart disease also lowered in these patients, which encouraged doctors to use EDTA for curing or aiding heart diseases as well. ​