In 1989 Tei et al. developed Waon therapy for heart failure that uses a dry sauna (Tei et al., 1994; Tei et al., 1995; Tei 2007). Waon therapy means a thermal therapy using special‐ ly designed sauna bath for heart failure. In the therapy, patients were placed in a sittingposition in a 60 ◦C far infrared-ray dry sauna system for 15 min, and then after leaving the sauna, they underwent bed rest ...

diabetic foot ulcer (dfu) is considered as one of the main causes of hospitalization in diabetic patients, which can lead to infection, gangrene, amputation, and even death if the necessary care is not provided. based on the recent investigations, one of the most effective tactics to manage diabetic foot ulcer is to form a multidisciplinary team including a general practitioner, a nurse, an edu...

Foot sole temperature, besides its importance in thermal comfort, can be considered an important factor identifying tissue injuries due to heavy activities or diseases. Hyperthermia, which is a raise the foot increases risk of diabetic ulcers considerably. In this study, model proposed predict temperature with acceptable accuracy. This for first time considers both and mechanical properties sho...

• Sitz Baths — Fill your tub with about 6 inches of warm water and sit in the tub for 10 to 15 minutes at least 2 to 3 times each day. Th e warm water increases the fl ow of blood to the perineum, which helps the area heal. • Rosemary Tea — Make a tea with dried rosemary leaves by pouring very hot water over about 3 tablespoons of the leaves. You can buy these leaves in bulk at many grocery sto...

Hydrogen-rich warm water (HW) has not been verified yet for skin anti-aging effects. Daily 10 min HW (dissolved hydrogen: 338–682 μg/mL, 41 °C) bathing and poultice with HW-impregnated towels 11–98 days were demonstrated to improve wrinkle degrees (29 skin-loci) from 3.14 ± 0.52 1.52 0.74 (p < 0.001) blotch (23 loci) 3.48 0.67 1.74 0.92 in five healthy subjects (49–66 years old), by densito-...

the clinical and economic importance of heart failure is widely recognized.   the incidence of heart failure is on the increase, particularly with the aging of the population around the world.   it is time for a paradigm shift in heart failure management. alternative non-pharmacological strategies to remodel the failing ventricle will shape a major portion of heart failure therapy in the decade...

background & aim : although the literature provides evidence-based guidance for bathing infants, it is important to be aware of cultural differences what may arise when caring for infants with a diverse family background. the aim of this study was to examine the correlation between social support and state anxiety in mothers’ practices in newborn baby bathing. methods & materials : the descript...