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.
A sitz bath uses warm water for the purpose of healing or cleansing. The baths are commonly used to alleviate pain symptoms, symptoms associated with hemorrhoids and other medical conditions,â¦ Read More.