Hyperthermia therapy combats infections and eliminates toxins

Some people are unable to mount a natural fever in response to health challenges like inflammation. Hyperthermia artificially induces the fever with the aid of heat.

Uses of Hyperthermia therapy

They are found beneficial in treating ailments like colds, flu and other respiratory and urinary tract infections, bladder problems, other types of infections and inflammation throughout the body. It also aids the body in ridding harmful toxins.

Procedure of Hyperthermia therapy

It is usually done in a deep stainless steel tub, where water is heated between 101 and 108 degree Fahrenheit so that the body temperature can be maintained between “102-104” degree Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes. A hand or foot wound can be treated with a local hyperthermia. To stimulate circulation a combination of hyperthermia and cold baths or compresses can be used.

Treatment Time – For whole body immersion it requires approximately 30 minutes. For upper and lower respiratory infection 1-2 treatments is sufficient. And for serious types like cancer, it may begin with 15 treatments over 3 weeks. The cycle is then repeated 4 more times.

Benefit of Hyperthermia therapy

Hyperthermia helps combat infections because germs cannot tolerate high-temperature. HIV infections become less active at temperature above 98.6degree Fahrenheit. Hyperthermia can modify cell membranes and aid in protecting healthy cells; makes cancer cells more susceptible to radiation treatments and chemotherapy. It also helps the body in ridding toxicity that disrupts the immune system.

Who Should Avoid Hyperthermia therapy

Elderly and very young people with temperature regulation problems, with high and low B.P.; with abnormal rapid pulse, pregnant women, people with peripheral vascular disease, irregular heart beat, and those suffering from T.B., thyroid problems, diabetes, anemia, seizure disorder should avoid it. People on medications should inform their doctor.

Side Effects of Hyperthermia therapy

The side effects increases with rise in temperature above 106 degree Fahrenheit. The very young have a risk of seizures and the very old have risk of heart failure. Other side effects include injuries to the nervous system, liver toxicity and herpes outbreak. And for people suffering from pneumonia the temperature maybe a little extreme to tolerate.