hydropathy

Meanings

• Noun

  The practice of using water for the cure of diseases, especially by bathing.

  - "She went to the hydropathy clinic for her arthritis."
  - "The hydropathy treatment included daily baths and massages."

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Synonyms

hydrotherapy

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Variants

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hydropathic , hydropathies , hydropathy

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Etymology

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From hydro- 'water' + -pathy 'curing' or 'healing'

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Trivia

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1. Hydropathy was popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries by figures like Dr. Vincent Priessnitz and Dr. Johann Christian Friedrich Höllreiser.

2. The first hydropathic institution was established in 1796 in Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic.

3. Some modern spas still offer hydropathy treatments as part of their wellness programs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hydrotherapy: A modern term for hydropathy, encompassing a broader range of water-based treatments.

2. Aquatic therapy: A type of physical therapy that uses water to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall fitness.

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Culture

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Hydropathy gained popularity in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries as a form of alternative medicine. It was often practiced in spas and wellness resorts.

How to Memorize "hydropathy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person soaking in a hot tub or taking a bath at a spa. Imagine the relaxing feeling of the water on their body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hydropathy' with 'healing' or 'cure' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Hydro comes from water, Pathy comes from healing' to remember the meaning of hydropathy.

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