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.
Before filling the sitz bath, there are a few things you can to do to prep your bathroom: 1  Make sure your entertainment is within arm's reach of the toilet. 2  Put the toilet seat up. 3  Have a clean towel nearby for drying.