The sitz bath is that treatment in which the person submerges the hip and the entire back of the body in warm water. It is possible to make a bathtub or a large basin. It is usually used for therapeutic purposes, such as to relieve discomfort in the lower part of the body and reduce inflammation, irritation and pain. These baths are recommended by many physicians and have a low risk of side effects.
O incredible.club found 7 recipes for sitz baths capable of maintaining your health and youth. Check out!
1. With salt water
Salt is a powerful antibacterial and healing substance. And saltwater sitz baths are used for a variety of purposes, such as treating hemorrhoids and itching. They’re pretty easy to make. You will need approximately ¼ cup of salt to add to the water, which should be at the hottest temperature you can handle. Stay in the bath for at least 30 minutes and change the water when it cools down.
Whether in a bathtub or a basin that you have at home, the effect will be the same in relieving the discomfort. But remember that you have to stay in the bath for at least 15 minutes. Five or 10 minutes is not enough to reduce pain and discomfort.
2. With baking soda
You can also make a sitz bath with baking soda, which you can find at drugstores or grocery stores. This option is recommended to reduce infections, as baking soda has an antibacterial effect.
The recipe is very simple: put 4 to 5 spoons of baking soda in the sitz bath. Mix the water until the product dissolves completely. Afterwards, just enjoy the bath. Sit for 20 minutes, or until the water cools down.
3. With herbs
It’s a great recipe for a herbal bath, especially for those who have recently given birth. Use one cup of unrefined sea salt, 56 grams of lavender flowers, 56 grams of banana leaves, 56 grams of witch hazel, 56 grams of yarrow, 56 grams of calendula and 56 grams of chamomile.
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Mix all the ingredients and put everything in small bags. Place the water at a very high temperature, throw one of the bags and wait for the salt to dissolve. When the water temperature is comfortable for you, enjoy your sitz bath.
4. With olive oil
Sitz baths with olive oil are not only therapeutic, but also relaxing thanks to the pleasant smell. Aromatherapy baths help treat genital ailments.
For this you will need the following ingredients: 1/2 cup of Epsom salt, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, 2 tablespoons of witch hazel, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 8 drops of lavender essential oil and 8 drops of essential oil of chamomile. And, of course, don’t forget the water for your bath!
Just mix the salt with the bicarbonate, add the other ingredients and mix gently. After that, throw them in warm water. Enjoy your sitz bath for 15-20 minutes.
5. With cranberry (cranberries)
The recipe with cranberry leaves helps to cure urinary tract infections and hemorrhoids. Not to mention that it helps in the fight against diarrhea and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Take 2 spoons of dried cranberry leaves, add a cup of water and boil. After the decoction is ready, pour it into the water. Stay in that bath for about 20 minutes.
6. With witch hazel extract
Witch hazel helps reduce pain, itching, and bleeding from hemorrhoids. There are 2 ways to do this sitz bath. You can add about 10 grams of witch hazel leaves to warm water or you can mix 1/4 cup of Epsom salt along with witch hazel extract in a little warm water.
7. With vinegar
Sitting baths with apple cider vinegar (if you don’t have apple cider vinegar, it can be ordinary) are a great way to fight bacteria, which helps to reduce a number of health problems. Simply add half a cup of vinegar to warm, salty water. Stay in the bath for 15-20 minutes.
And you can enjoy the time in the sitz bath to read a book or listen to music. It is a practice that is good not only for the body, but also for the soul.
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