hydropath

/ˈhaɪdrəˌpæθ/
noun
  1. A person who treats diseases using water, either by drinking it or by applying it to the body.
    • My grandmother swore by her local hydropath, who cured her headaches with water therapy.
    • The hydropath recommended a series of cold baths to improve my circulation.
    • In the 19th century, many people visited a hydropath for treatments like steam baths and mineral soaks.
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