18th C The cold water treatment Flashcards
1
Q
What was going to the spa called?
A
taking the cure
2
Q
What was widely believed about the waters of places such as Bath?
A
Beneficial to health. Preventative measures as well as cures.
3
Q
Very seaside related healthy activities (2):
A
1) visiting seaside
2) Swimming in the ocean
4
Q
What became fashionable to have in your garden?
A
a “plunge pool” of cold water
5
Q
Later in the period what happened to water?
A
piped inside house and cold water baths became the trend
6
Q
What were people supposed to eat as an essential part of the therapy
A
“cooling foods”
7
Q
How much water were people supposed to drink?
A
at least 1 litre every morning
8
Q
Why were people supposed to drink lots of water?
A
It cleared out impurities from the bowels which caused illness and disease.
