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Here are some bath tips... 4. Daikon hip bath: This procedure is for women only. It takes the place of two ginger compresses per week and must be done just before bedtime. (You can do a hip bath, for example, on a Monday night, a ginger compress on a Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, and another bath on a Thursday night. Whatever fits two treatments each within a week’s time.) When there is mucous stagnation present in the intestines, there is also stagnation present in the walls of the uterus. This bath aids in the dispersion of these stagnations, helping conditions such as PMS, vaginal problems, uterine fibroids, cellulite, and kidney and bladder infections. It also clears the skin. To do this you will need dried daikon leaves. You can either buy the leaves (they’re pretty hard to find at regular stores and not consistently available) and dry them yourself. The amount of salt she recommends is not enough; instead of 1/4 tsp of salt, use a handful. 1. Supplies: For 16 weeks of treatment 2 times per week you’ll need 4 bunches of dried daikon leaves per bath. In a pinch you can use dried turnip leaves, comfrey leaves, or hijiki, but daikon works best. If you dry your own leaves, it takes 4 or 5 undried bunches hanging on a line in a dark place for several days. You’ll also need a large strainer, a pot that holds a gallon of water, towels, cotton night clothes and a bathrobe. 2. Procedure: (Always do this just before going to bed at night.) a. Place 1/2 pack of dried leaves in 1/2 gallon of water. b. Bring to a boil and gently simmer for 1/2 hour. c. Draw a hot bath high enough to cover at least your hips when you sit in it; you can also lie in it up to your neck if you want. Temperature should be as hot as you can comfortably stand it. Add 1 handful of salt. d. Pour daikon water through sieve into bath. Discard daikon. e. Sit or lay in bath and cover your head and shoulders with a towel. Remain in bath for 10 to 20 minutes. f. Dry off and put on night clothes and bathrobe and go to bed. The reason for this is that you will be sweating large amounts of liquid and this will keep you from cooling off too fast and stopping the process. g. Do not do the hip bath If you’re pregnant or breast feeding. 5. Salt bath: This bath is not necessary but is soothing in some cases. You add two handfuls of any type of salt (except Epsom Salts) to a tub of hot-as-you-can-stand-it water and soak in it for between 10 to 15 minutes. Use your judgment and don’t stay in too long. At first it may be wise to experiment with shorter time periods. (note: Use caution with hot baths if you know or think your condition could be aggravated by the heat. They shouldn’t be used in cases of fevers, pelvic inflammatory conditions, or heart problems nor any longer than 10 weeks. Hot baths should not be overused. Check with your health care provider if you have any questions.) Bill |