Healing properties of water are widely used in hydrotherapy as a new branch in the field of medical services, the so-called Wellness. Today, hydrotherapy is increasingly popular in medical practice, prevention activities, in cosmetology. And this is not surprising, since hydrotherapy procedures do not just raise the mood, relax or tone, but also return the balance after the stresses experienced. Visible cosmetic effects of hydrotherapy is the increase of the skin turgor and correction of the figure.
Vichy Shower: description and action
In our country, the most popular procedure was the so-called Vichy soul (Vichy). Its inventors are the French. The name Vichy was given in honor of the eponymous resort of France, where from the time of the Roman Empire thermal water was used for treatment. Today, the medical-table water "Vichy" is the most popular in France. Adults, old people and children, the poor and the rich, drink it in the morning, and in the afternoon, and in the evening. This water has become an integral part of the life of the French. On its basis, developed a whole series of cosmetics, successfully sold worldwide.
In the Russian SPA-complexes and medical centers for a long time the hydroculture of Charcot's soul and the Scottish soul has been used. However, the therapeutic shower Vichy is becoming increasingly popular because of its beneficial effects on human health. Vichy shower has a beneficial effect on the human nervous system, stimulates blood circulation, improves the work of reflex zones, has a lymphatic drainage effect and gently stimulates. A shower of this type is called filiform, that from the Latin "filiformis" is translated as "like a thread". This name was given because of the thin thread-like warm streams of Vichy's soul, associated with a soft summer rain. Water jets create a slight pressure, resulting in a zone of increased ionization on the skin. This improves the oxygen exchange of tissues. Receptors located on the skin are irritated by the temperature and mechanical effects on them, which improves blood circulation and reduces tension.
In which cases is Vichy shower appointed?
First, it is used to achieve the effect of detoxification, that is to destroy, neutralize and remove from the body of toxic substances. Secondly, Vichy's shower has a sedative or soothing effect. Thirdly, it is used to strengthen the body after suffering traumas, illnesses and stresses. If there are no obvious contraindications, then you can take Vichy shower at any age.
In sports medicine, fitness physiotherapy Vichy shower is used as a therapeutic hydroprocedure for the prevention of many diseases. In order to take a Vichy shower, you need a special SPA-capsule or other equipment, where it is taken, lying in a capsule. This is one of the virtues of Vichy's soul, since many hydroprocedures are taken while standing. Such a therapeutic shower has a very mild effect on the skin, and many patients compare it to a gentle summer rain. Water is used for sea, thermal, softened or mineral water. It is served by a number of thin, gently pricking jets, not like Charcot's souls.
Shower types
There are several types of Vichy shower: "rain", served as separate water jets; "Needle", consisting of very thin streams, fed at low pressure, which is why the needles are reminiscent of; "Dust", supplied in the form of a water dust. The size of drops with a "dusty" soul does not reach half a millimeter. Take Vichy shower is recommended no earlier than 40 minutes-1 hour before meals, or 2 hours after eating. It is possible to adjust the water temperature, which is selected individually depending on the desired effect. The Vichy shower makes it possible in one session to change both the pressure and the temperature regime of the water; direct water streams at different angles. All this improves lymph drainage outflow, stimulates oxygen metabolism of the skin, promotes excretion of toxins and toxins, reduces cellulite zones. The reception of the Vichy shower takes 15-30 minutes. This time is enough to relieve tension and fatigue, the psycho-emotional state becomes calm, balanced, joyful. After the procedure should not immediately actively move, it is recommended to drink a glass of clean drinking water, brew herbal tea, apply moisturizing milk on the face and stay at rest for at least 20 minutes.
To date, Vichy shower is a shower, which is considered one of the best healing procedures in hydrotherapy. Its healing properties are especially evident in the joint use with other SPA-procedures. It can be different types of wraps, masks for the skin of the body, different types of massage, etc.
Cosmetologists often use a Vichy shower in combination with a massage. This allows you to correct the figure and is a good tool to combat cellulite. Doctors prescribe Vichy shower and massage for the prevention and treatment of metabolic disorders of the body. To get a good result, you should take a course consisting of 15-18 Vichy shower procedures. The rate of the course can be varied: take a Vichy shower in a day or 2 times a week. In addition to the above, the Vichy shower is prescribed for inflammatory processes in the joints and ligaments, with gastrointestinal diseases, neuroses, migraines, severe stress conditions, etc.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to take Vichy shower during pregnancy and on critical days. In no case can this procedure be used in severe forms of internal disease, as well as in the stage of exacerbation, when bleeding is possible. Do not use Vichy shower for blood diseases, infectious and oncological diseases. In case of increased sensitivity of the skin to water and with any allergic reactions to it, the procedure should be stopped. Before you go to the treatment course of Vichy's soul, consult your doctor.