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Alternating Temperature Bath

Balneotherapy, Hydrotherapy

Alternating Temperature Bath

What is an alternating temperature bath

This treatment is similar in principle to the stepping bath and is based on Kneipp’s principle of hot and cold water alternately washing the body. You sit comfortably on a chair with your feet in a basin whilst a gentle jet of water is sprayed onto the feet at a warm temperature with intervals of cold water. The same procedure is repeated for your wrists and hands in the arm sink. The procedure lasts 15 minutes.

How an alternating temperature bath helps

This treatment stimulates the autonomous nerve system that regulates all basic body functions. Therefore it improves circulation and metabolism in all extremities, stimulates the immune system to be more efficient, and leaves one with a rejuvenated feeling.

Advisable for:

Musculoskeletal diseases, orthopaedic and accident rehabilitation, stress, fatigue, neurological diseases, immune disorders, modest cardiovascular disorders, vegetative dystonia

Not advisable for:

Infectious diseases, fever, acute inflammation, severe cardiovascular disorders (unstable angina, heart failure, shortness of breath), epilepsy, acute thrombosis, phlebitis, leg ulcers and other skin defects, incontinence, pregnancy, psychosis, alcohol or drug abuse, malignant tumours and blood disorders

Alternating Temperature Bath available at 5 ensana hotels

Bradet

Bradet

Modern design, four-star superior quality, excellent cuisine, outstanding medical expertise, and expansive facilities for wonderfully relaxing spa holidays and events make this Ensana Luxury Hotel the leading resort getaway in Transylvania.

Sovata, Romania

Sovata

Sovata

A top-tier reputation as one of the Romania’s best health hotels or venues. The medicinal resources of the famous saltwater Bear Lake, extensive medical experience, expertise, modern facilities and a great location guarantee a global sense of well-being.

Sovata, Romania

Thermal Hévíz

Thermal Hévíz

More than 40 years of experience and extensive knowledge-base in the medical application of the unique local remedies make us the hotel health leader at the most prestigious Hungarian spa destination.

Hévíz, Hungary

Thermal Aqua

Thermal Aqua

The most popular all-inclusive health spa hotel in Hévíz offers something for every generation, whether you’re looking for a way to stay healthy, to get some rest and recuperation, have a wellness break or find fun activities for the children.

Hévíz, Hungary

Thermal Sárvár

Thermal Sárvár

Classic spa programmes utilise the renowned local thermal waters that specifically target musculoskeletal problems. Sárvár combines this geographical treasure with even more: excellent cuisine, warm service and an exceptional wonderland at your doorstep.

Sárvár, Hungary

What it is
A hydrotherapy treatment in which you move between warm water (around 38 C) and cool water (around 18-20 C) in timed cycles. The contrast is thought to make the blood vessels alternately widen and narrow, creating a gentle 'vascular pump' effect.
Who it's for
Guests who want to support sluggish peripheral circulation, ease tired or heavy legs and feel revitalised. It is often included as one element of a wider balneotherapy or recovery programme.
Expected results
Many guests describe warmer hands and feet, a lighter, less swollen feeling in the legs and an invigorated sense of refreshment afterwards. Benefits tend to build gradually over a course of sessions and can vary from person to person.

Suitable for

Suitable:Sluggish peripheral circulation, or persistently cold hands and feet
Suitable:Tired, heavy or aching legs, including after long periods of standing or travel
Suitable:Muscular fatigue and recovery following exercise or physical exertion
Suitable:A mild tendency to fluid retention and swelling in the lower limbs
Suitable:General devitalisation, low energy and stress-related tension
Suitable:Gently 'training' an under-responsive circulatory and autonomic system as part of a longer programme

Not recommended for

Not recommended:Uncontrolled high blood pressure or unstable cardiovascular disease
Not recommended:Raynaud's phenomenon, cold urticaria or other cold-sensitivity disorders
Not recommended:Peripheral arterial disease, or a current or recent venous thrombosis
Not recommended:Reduced skin sensation or neuropathy, for example in advanced diabetes, where water temperature cannot be judged reliably
Not recommended:Acute infections, fever or active inflammatory flare-ups
Not recommended:Pregnancy, unless expressly approved by your attending physician

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Is this treatment right for you?

Our medical coordinator reviews your health history and recommends the most suitable spa treatment plan — free of charge and with no obligation to book. Typical reply within one working day.

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