[QUOTE=Eowyn;1063333]I started hydrotherapy in Dr. Nedley's Depression Recovery Program (linked in my signature). They put us in alternating hot tubs and cold tubs for specified sequences and times. The effect is supposed to increase circulation to the brain.
They also gave instructions for how to do it at home:
- In the shower, turn your water as hot as it will go (or as hot as you can stand it) for 3 minutes. Get it all over your body, including shoulders — but NOT your head — during that time.
- Turn the water as cold as it will go for 1 minute. Get it all over your body, including shoulders (and head if you want) during that time.
- Repeat at least three times (you can do more if you want). Always end on cold.
- Admire the lovely pink shade of your skin.
- Rest for 20 minutes.
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Thank you so much for these directions, Eowyn. I tried it this morning and again this afternoon and did feel better afterwards. I am going to do it again this evening. How often did you do it or is there any reason why I should not do this as much as possible?
Thanks, Joe