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hot bath Etymology: AS, hat + baeth a bath in which the temperature of the water is gradually raised to about 106° F (41.11° C). bath 1. a medium, e.g. water, vapor, sand or mud, with which the body is washed or in which the body is wholly or partially immersed for therapeutic or cleansing purposes; application of such a medium to the body. 2. the equipment or apparatus in which a body or object may be immersed. colloid bath a bath prepared by adding soothing agents, such as gelatin, starch, bran or similar substances, to the bath water, for the purpose of relieving skin irritation and pruritus. The patient is dried by patting rather than rubbing the skin. Care must be taken to avoid chilling. contrast bath alternate immersion of a part in hot water and cold water. cool bath one in water from 60 to 75°F (15 to 24°C). emollient bath a bath in a soothing and softening liquid, used in various skin disorders. fish bath treatment a separate tank prepared for this purpose is best. Is most effective as a means of treating skin conditions. There is insufficient absorption of most drugs from aquarium water. hot bath one in water from 98 to 112°F (36 to 44°C). bath oil a dispersible surfactant oil used in the treatment of dry skin disease, particularly seborrhea sicca. tepid bath one in water 85 to 92°F (30 to 33°C). warm bath one in water 90 to 104°F (32 to 40°C). whirlpool bath one in which the water is kept in constant motion by mechanical means. It has a gentle massaging action that promotes relaxation and is used in the treatment of skin diseases. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Every night, take a hot bath or turn on your lave CD--it'll signal to your brain that it's time to power down. If you have trouble feeling sleepy, turn down the lights an hour before bedtime (switch off the TV or computer), hop into a hot bath or shower that will raise and then lower your body temperature, slowing your heart rate, and try to unwind with some relaxing music. I was so moved by Candace Walsh's article, "Freedom from FGM" (January-February 2007), that I literally jumped out of a nice, hot bath to get online and make a donation to Equality Now. |
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