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1
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What are the three types of Herbal Body wraps?

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Heat removing, heat production, and sweat producing

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Heat removing body wrap

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Cold 15-20 minutes

Indicated for high fever, inflammation, mild-moderate varicose veins, and local circulatory training

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Heat producing body wrap

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Hot (30-45 minutes) or Cold (45-75 minutes)
Indications: Poor circulation, poor constitution
Sedating

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Sweat producing herbal body wrap

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Cold 90-120 minutes
Uses: detox(cough)ification, increase immunity and general circulation
Fatiguing

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CI’s for body wraps

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Claustrophobia
Open wounds
Chilled to start
Pregnancy
Full stomach/bladder
For heat/sweat producing: inflammation
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6
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What are the three layers for body wraps?

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Innermost (wet layer). Usually linen. Holds additive
Intermediate. Cotton cloth/sheet. Protects blanket, ensures snugness. Projects out at least 2 cm.
Outermost. Woolen blanket. Insualting

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Affusions

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A form of Kneipp water applications performed by pouring water in a stream or with a hose

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Affusions: Uses

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Fatigue, varicose veins, circulatory training. Headaches, congestion, back pain, depending on location of treatment.

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Affusions: Effects

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Thermal (evaporation). Vascular (depending on temperature of water). Mechanical if enough water pressure.

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Affusions: CI’s

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Bronchial asthma, unregulated cardiovascular issues. Menstruation if aiming at the knees. (I mean really, come on!)

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Washes

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Mildest Kneipp therapy. Basically is a “uniform spreading of water over the skin in a sweeping action” using a rough cloth. gee. zus.

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Washes: Uses

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Increase immune response, relaxation. Help with insomnia, fever, removal of treatment products. Good for the bedridden.

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Washes: Effects

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Builds immune response. Increases circulation. Improves digestion.

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Washes: CIs

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Open wounds. Infections. Contagious skin conditions. TB. Menstruation (!!?!)

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Dry Skin Brushing

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Effleurage with a brush to increase circulation and exfoliate.

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Dry Skin Brushing: CIs

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High BP, cardiovascular issues, cancer, fever, sunburn, freshly waxed legs, abscesses or open sores.

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17
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Three “Phases” of reaction

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Thermal
Circulatory
Neural

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18
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Types of reactions

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  1. fatigue (circulatory) [long hot or long cold]
  2. exhaustion [herbal wraps]
  3. suppressed reaction [decreased tissue actives]
  4. repeated reaction [contrast]
  5. incomplete reaction
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19
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Red and white blotches

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Arterial negative reaction.
Most common from contrast, intense heat or long cold
Stop treatment. Try to gently dilate blood vessels (massage, warm foot bath)

20
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Red and blue blotches

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Veinous negative reaction
Often from long hot
Postion for optimal drainage, then initiate gentle active exercise

21
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Paradox reaction

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Opposite of what is expected.

Usually only in people with circulatory disorders

22
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Routes of transmission of infectious agents

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Airborne
Respiratory droplets
(In)direct contact
Oral Fecal 
Foodborne
Waterborne
Bloodborne
23
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Most common pus forming bacteria

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Staphylococci

24
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Types of parasitic bacteria

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Cocci
Bacilli
Spirochetes (syphillis and lyme disease)

25
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Dermophyte fungi

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tinea corporis
tinea pedis
tinea cruris
tinea capitis

26
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Antiseptics

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Weakest aseptic method. Create hostile environment but don’t necessarily kill bacteria.
Hand soap, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide

27
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Disinfectants

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Too strong to be used on skin, but don’t kill spores

Household cleaners, bleach, phenol, Quats

28
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Sterilization

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Kill it with FIRE
Highest level of decontamination.  Destroys all organisms.  
Bake 350 for 60 minus
Build 212 degrees for 20 minutes 
Autoclave
29
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Infrared

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Lower frequency wavelengths.  
Superficial dry heat
Nonvisible.
Our bodies are non-reflective "black bodies"
30" away at 45-90 degree angel
30
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Uses of infrared

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Subacute and chronic inflammation
Acute sinusitis
(May be the only means of pain relief without meds)

31
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Infrared: effects

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Increases metabolism
Increases respiration
Increases heart rate, pulse rate
Hyperaemia
Muscle relaxation
SEDATION of nerve ending (pain relief)
Increased sweat
32
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Infrared: CIs

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'THAWED'
TB
Heart disease
Arteriosclerosis
Walled in pus
Extreme fever
Diabetic gangrene
33
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Ultraviolet

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Just below visible spectrum.

34
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UV: Effect

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Desired: erythemal effect

35
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UV: Indications

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Mostly dermatological.
Psoriasis
Cystic acne
Chronic wound management

36
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UV CIs

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"HARD TIMES"
Heart disease
Arteriosclerosis
Renal malfunction
Diabetes
TB
Itching condition
Malnutrition
Eczema
Sensitivity to sun
37
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Vascular flush

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Alternating local derivation and retrostasis

38
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Contrast therapy

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At least 10 degree difference
Usually end with cold
3:1 heat:cold ratio x 3
Can help with active muscle contractions

39
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Contrast therapy: Uses

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Edema
Subacute inflammation
Chronic inflammation
Circulatory training

40
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Contrast therapy: Effects

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Vascular whip

41
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Contrast therapy: CIs

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Peripheral vascular disease
Nerve injuries, lack of sensation
Anything that would be a CI for either hot or cold

42
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Steam Bath: Uses

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Upper respiratory conditions
Preheat for massage, stretch
Post exercise
Sluggish circulation
Reducing pain, muscle spasm
Relaxation
43
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Steam Bath: Effects

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Loosens mucus
Hyperemia
Muscle relaxation
Increased extensibility of connective tissue
Increased ROM
Decreased pain, spasm
44
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Steam Bath: CI’s

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Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
High or low BP
Circulatory impairment
Sensory impairment
Severe varicose veins
Pregnance
Cancer
Acute dermatological condition
45
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Diaphoreses

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excess sweating

46
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Sauna

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Dry heat
63-93 degrees, 10-15 minutes
Indications: relations, warming of tissue, muscle spasms, pain, stimulation of circulation, onset of cold
CI: systemic or chronic conditions (diabetes, pregnancy, hepatitis, etc)

47
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Temperature Chart

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Cold 16-18
Temperate 19-22
Lukewarm 23-32
Neutral 33-35
Warm 36-38
Hot 39-41
Very Hot 42-45

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