The medicinal properties of the sea have been used since ancient times. The curiosity of sea water was noticed by Euripides and Hippocrates. Three thousand years ago in Tunisia built the terms, which partially used sea water. In 1867 thalassotherapy was introduced into physiotherapy by the French doctor de La Bonnardier.
Today thalassotherapy can be used not only in beauty salons, clinics or health resorts, but also at home. It is known that procedures with the use of algae, warm sea water and mud are extremely useful. Water for thalassotherapy centers is taken the most pure and rich in mineral salts from a six-meter depth and the distance from the shore is not less than 450 meters. If within twenty minutes take a bath with warm sea water, then the skin during this time can absorb all the necessary trace elements. The centers of France, Tunisia and Israel are considered the best centers of thalassotherapy.
Sea water has medicinal qualities due to the presence of microelements, minerals and microorganisms that contribute to the improvement of metabolism. The use of seaweed is the presence in them of proteins, salts, vitamins and minerals: iodine, copper, iron, magnesium, silicon. With the help of algae, it is possible to remove slags, cleanse the skin, they also give it firmness.
Than so useful thalassotherapy? Thalassotherapy is an ideal opportunity for people who want to rejuvenate the body and just relax. Effective seafood in the treatment of diseases: sleep disorders, stress, rheumatism, allergies, gynecological diseases, dermatitis, cellulitis, arthritis, osteochondrosis, excess weight, circulatory disorders.
Algal wraps.
Algal wraps are used to treat cellulite. On the problem areas of the skin, a special biomass from algae is applied, and the body is wrapped with a dense tissue. Due to the increase in temperature, the saturation of the skin with nutrients and the effect of these substances increase. Nutrients contribute to the stimulation of the metabolism, thereby reducing the puffiness of the skin, improving blood circulation and eliminating the orange peel.
Such wrappings can be done on their own, buying a wrapping composition, which includes algae, and more funds on their basis - scrub, gel and moisturizer. First of all, you should clean the skin with a scrub and apply a gel, and then - the wrapping composition. The skin areas on which the composition is applied should be wrapped in a food film and wrapped in a blanket. After thirty minutes, take a shower, then moisturize the skin with a cream or emulsion, you can apply anti-cellulite cream.
Masks for the face.
Thalassotherapy is useful for the skin of the face. Algae contain substances that activate skin processes and increase skin tone. If you have a skin of a fatty type, then you can use masks from sea mud, they clean the pores, neutralize fatty substances.
Cavitotherapy. Sea air.
Thalassotherapy is also useful for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Cavitotherapy - the treatment of sea air is based on the fact that it is enriched with oxygen, which produces numerous tiny algae. Cavitotherapy promotes the purification of the bronchi. Being on the seashore contributes to the treatment of many disorders of the nervous system.
Hydromassage.
Hydromassage is used in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system. The therapeutic effect is achieved by combining conventional massage with directional jets of sea water. Hydromassage relaxes and tones muscles, improves not only muscular work, but also the work of joints. In swimming pools with sea water, gymnastics is also performed. During the patient's stay in the water, the load on the spine decreases and at the same time the load of certain joints and muscles increases. The element of thalassotherapy is also diets, which include seafood.
Julia Sobolevskaya , specially for the site