Self - help tips for the elderly heat therapy heat therapy is a type of physiotherapy with direct application of a hot pack or hot towel over an affected area for about 15 to 20 minutes , usually 2 to 3 times a day 热敷是一种物理治疗方式，一般可利用热毛巾、暖水袋、暖袋(先以毛巾包裹，可协助吸收汗水及减低灼伤的机会) ，直接敷治患处，每天二至三次，每次十五至二十分钟。
Although massage is beneficial in many occasions , there are limitations to its therapeutic effects . to achieve better results , it can be applied in combination with other appropriate therapies such as application of hot cold , rest and exercise 虽然按摩有多种功效，但它的治疗效果亦有所局限，故可配合其他适当的护理方法例如：冷热敷治休息运动等，以达到更佳的效果。
Heat therapy is useful especially when combined with adequate rest , proper care , correct posture and supplementary exercise . it can help to speed up the recovery of many painful conditions . if in doubt , seek advice from a physiotherapist or health staff 适当的热敷，配合足够休息和正确患处护理，例如适当姿势及辅助性运动，能加速不少痛症的痊愈，若有疑问，请向物理治疗师或医护人员查询。
Heat therapy is useful especially when combined with adequate rest , proper care , correct posture and supplementary exercise . it can help to speed up the recovery of many painful conditions . if in doubt , seek advice from a physiotherapist or health staff 适当的热敷，配合足够休息和正确患处护理，例如适当姿势及辅助性运动，能加速不少痛症的痊愈，若有疑问，请向物理治疗师或医护人员查询。
According to traditional traditional chinese medicine go through luo study and massage the principle of theory , cross - eye department around carries out appropriate massage and hot compress , and combines negative ion therapy , it is exhausted to alleviate eye department muscle with tense state 根据传统中医经络学和按摩学说的原理，对眼部周围进行适度按摩、热敷，并结合负离子疗法，以加强眼部的血液循环，缓解眼部肌肉疲劳和紧张状态。
Heat therapy is a type of physiotherapy with direct application of a hot pack or hot towel over an affected area for about 15 to 20 minutes , usually 2 to 3 times a day . aims : heat application increases the temperature and improves circulation of the applied area with the followings effects 热敷是一种物理治疗方式，一般可利用热毛巾暖水袋暖袋先以毛巾包裹，可协助吸收汗水及减低灼伤的机会，直接敷治患处，每天二至三次，每次十五至二十分钟。
In general , use ice treatment for acute condition ; and heat treatment for chronic condition . please refers to the pages on heat therapy and cold therapy apply the therapy two to three times daily for 15 - 20 minutes , to help improve circulation and reduce the inflammation 急性炎症时可用冰敷慢性炎症时则宜用热敷，急性及慢性炎症徵状可参考"冰敷"及"热敷"网页，每天二至三次，每次十五至二十分钟，有助加速手部血液循环，从而达致消炎止痛和去肿的功效。
1 by massage : oils can penetrate the skin and are absorbed into the body fluids and bloodstream to work internally 2 by aroma alone : this is believed to have the quickest beneficial effect as smell has been shown to have an immediate effect on the brain , almost instantly releasing desired hormones 皮肤可以很轻易的吸收精油，而从微血管进入血液，直接对身体产生影响，精油可以热敷冷敷或混合精华液护肤品乳液来保养皮肤，促进健康，进而维持美丽红润的气色
In general , use ice treatment for acute condition ; and heat treatment for chronic condition . ( please refers to the pages on heat therapy and cold therapy ) apply the therapy two to three times daily for 15 - 20 minutes , to help improve circulation and reduce the inflammation 急性炎症时可用冰敷；慢性炎症时则宜用热敷， (急性及慢性炎症徵状可参考"冰敷"及"热敷"网页) ，每天二至三次，每次十五至二十分钟，有助加速手部血液循环，从而达致消炎止痛和去肿的功效。
