Cleansing Baths - hydrogen peroxide
Adding hydrogen peroxide to bathwater increases oxygen available to the
body. One of the reasons rain feels to refreshing is because the moisture
(H2O) in the air picks up an extra molecule of
oxygen (O2) as it interacts
with ozone (O3) in the atmosphere, and as the raindrops fall they contain
an abundance of this natural hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). When hydrogen
peroxide is added to bathwater, the extra molecule of oxygen is
released. The famous healing waters of Lourdes, in France, contain
concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide bath often leave
the body feeling alert and revitalized, like spending a day in the fresh
country air.
This gentle bath is antibacterial, antiviral and cleansing to the
emotional and energetic bodies. It is believed to be helpful in
eliminating some chemicals and some radiation from body tissues. It has
been found to be a good support during chemotherapy. The use of 35%
food-grade hydrogen peroxide is recommended. Add 6 ounces of food-grade
hydrogen peroxide to a hot bath and soak for 20-30 minutes. Be careful in
handling this concentrated solution of hydrogen peroxide as it can "burn"
or irritate the skin. Diluted in the bathwater, it is fine for skin
contact and Dr. Kurt Donsbach, health author and chair of the National
Health Federation's Board of Governors, suggests that skin problems such
as eczema, psoriasis, athlete's foot and rashes, respond well to this. If
you cannot find food-grade hydrogen peroxide, the normal 3% hydrogen
peroxide found in any drugstore may be used. When using standard 3%
hydrogen peroxide, use 2-4 pints. Don't immerse the face or hair.
back to cleansing baths
Source: Barry Kapke, Border Exchange. Massage & Bodywork,
Aug/Sept 2000.
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