Opposed to a cure, especially where the condition being cured may be regarded as an acceptable alternative state of being.

Alternative form of water cure

plural of cure-all

(dated) Treatment of pain and illness using water, particularly bathing. / A form of torture in which the victim is forced to drink large quantities of water in a short time.

(colloquial) Synonym of panacea: a medicine or practice that cures all human ailments.

(idiomatic) To enter into a rehabilitation program. / To take the waters

A medical cure or programme of recovery involving exposure to sunlight.

plural of water-cure

Cured thoroughly by drying in the sun.

plural of sun cure