For a hot foot bath, list two physiological effects, four indications, and four contraindications
What will be an ideal response?
Physiological effects:
? Counterirritant: Relieves a deeper inflammation
? Derivative: Draws blood and lymph from one part of the body to another
? Sedative: Induces a state of deep relaxation
Indications:
? Congestion in the sinuses and chest, sinus from colds, flu, and chronic bronchitis
? Headache
? Onset or ending of a cold or flu
? To relieve nosebleeds
? Need to detoxify
? Need for relaxation and stress relief
? Insomnia
? To warm the body for a cold treatment or a body wrap
? Abdominal cramping from premenstrual syndrome and menstruation
Contraindications:
? Heart conditions
? Untreated hypertension
? Numbness or loss of sensation
? Neuropathy
? Vascular disorders
? Any disorders that can accompanying vascular issues or neuropathy, such as diabetes
? High body temperature (fever)
? Intolerance to heat
? Broken or irritated skin on the feet
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