digestion. 1  the process in the alimentary canal by which food is broken up physically, as by the action of the teeth, and chemically, as by the action of enzymes, and converted into a substance suitable for absorption and assimilation into the body. 2  the function or power of digesting food: My digestion is bad.
Overview of Sitz Bath. A sitz bath is a bath in just enough water to cover the buttocks, upper thighs and lower abdomen. It is more labor intensive than other hydrotherapy treatments, but it powerfully affects the pelvic and abdominal organs.
Sitz Bath to Soothe Hemorrhoids and More. You can use a sitz bath for a number of conditions. Here are some of the top uses for a sitz bath with Epsom salt: 1. Sitz bath to soothe hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are very irritating, uncomfortable and can be difficult to treat. One of the easiest ways you can work to heal them is by soaking in a soothing sitz bath. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in your anus and rectum, caused by pressure in the area.