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Water Therapy for Your Mind, Body and Soul

Water Therapy for Your Mind, Body and Soul, by Peter Rossi. Photograph of woman floating in water by Haley Phelps
Photograph by Haley Phelps

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Water therapy is an ancient healing practice that has been used for centuries to treat various stresses and ailments; here’s how you can leverage it’s power

Water therapy is one of the oldest and most natural ways to heal the mind, body and soul. It has been well-known for centuries in many cultures for its healing properties. There are many different ways to incorporate water therapy into your life, many of which you may have never considered.

Healing Properties of Water

Water is the primary source of life. Our bodies are made up of 60-70 % water and we need it to survive. Water therapy is an age-old practice to improve health on many levels. Here are a few of them:

Keeps You Slim

Water is a powerful element for keeping your body slim and toned. Staying fully hydrated can help with weight loss or maintenance by:

  • Reducing water retention (the main reason people feel bloated)
  • Boosting your metabolism (which

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