There are several variants of the origin of the now popular word spa program. According to one version, the term spa derives from the Latin word "sparsa", which in Russian means "flowing". According to other assumptions, the term spa can be deciphered as again the Latin abbreviation spa: sanna pro akva, which literally can be translated as "health through water". In addition, another possible option for the emergence of this word was the Belgian spa town of Spa. It is known all over the world for its health programs, the main components of which are various techniques using natural water sources with medicinal properties. At the moment the Spa is one of the world's leading centers for the use of hydrotherapy.
The most common and generally accepted meanings of the word spa are the following: a source of mineral waters, a center with a wellness program based on the use of hydrotherapy, a pool with a special hydromassage.
The main components of the spa program are all kinds of water procedures (shower, various baths, bath, sauna, etc.). The components of the spa program can also include massage and special cosmetic procedures for the care of hair, hands, feet. In health spas are widely used herbal medicine, in particular, the use of various herbal teas that have a positive effect on many systems of organs of the human body. As the basic components of the spa program, mention should be made of special food (there is even the term spa-food to indicate the main criteria for choosing dishes in the spa). The menu for visitors to spa salons is made in accordance with two basic rules: cooked and eaten meals should be tasty, but at the same time contain a small amount of calories. Another component of the spa program is vitamin cocktails, which are healthy dessert dishes, enriched with the necessary vitamins for human beings in optimal ratio with each other. Aromatherapy also takes a worthy place among the main elements of the spa program. Natural essential oils are widely used in the spa program both in a separate form and as components for the preparation of combined body care products in combination with various gels, creams, therapeutic clays. These products have a cosmetic and revitalizing effect and are used for massage, wrapping, preparing face masks and baths.
The existing differences between spa programs in different salons are determined primarily by the main goals pursued by these or those health institutions. Depending on the inclusion of certain components, the spa program can be aimed at achieving cleansing of the body, reducing excess body weight, increasing efficiency, the formation of a slender figure. The length of the procedure for the spa program also varies, but mostly it is from one to four weeks. To restore the appearance and as a rest after a week of work, special one-day spa programs have been developed.
You can go through the basic procedures of the spa program in specialized medical centers, sports and health centers and spas.