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THALASSOTHERAPY UNITED KINGDOM |
 The combined effect of the sun, iodine and salt water together can be most beneficial for one's health and well being - this has been understood for centuries, and is the base of modern Thalassotherapy .
Thalassotherapy incorporates a wide variety of all natural treatments that share the same source, the ocean and the coastal environment. There are treatments that provide relaxation and fight stress, others that combat the physical signs of aging, and still others that reduce the appearance of cellulite and help regenerate the body. The sea that with its endless secrets, is the source of all Thalassotherapy 's knowledge.
It is a popular pastime to visit the beach and absorb oneself in the beauty that the ocean eminates. Think of how relaxed you feel after a beach holiday, walking on the shore and having the water touch you, hearing the rhythm of the waves...The stress of everyday life melts away, and your whole self benefits. The sea has healing powers for us. So imagine how you would feel after a treatment based on the same active ingredient-the ocean!.
The key treatments that compose Thalassotherapy rely on the effect of sea water on the skin. The pores of the skin, in contact with seawater, expand and allow the passage of precious oligoelements that are slowly freed in the blood system-correcting any imbalances. Various types of seaweed, with their well known antibiotic, bacterialstatic and antiviral power do the rest.
Some of the illnesses which Thalassotherapy is beleived to help are:circulatory diseases (hypertension, arteriosclerosis, etc.), respiratory diseases (asthma, bronchitis, etc.), post traumatic disorders (muscle atrophy, etc.), skin problems (scabies, atopic dermatitis, etc.), and chronic inflammation (rheumatic arthritis, etc.) Furthermore ongoing research has found other areas where Thalassotherapy has appeared helpful; to increase the activity and effectiveness of the immune system; to recover a low responsiveness of hypothalamic-adrenal endocrine system; to improve sleep quality; and to fight localized inflammation and itching sensations.
Increases metabolism: the steam produced is rich in iodine which stimulates metabolism helping our body to burn fat.
Reduces and smooths: the seaweed in the water has a strong reducing and shaping effect, moreover it makes skin smooth and more compact. Seaweed is also used for bandaging and plaster application.
Improves blood circulation: the massage produced by the water whie walking in the pools speeds up blood circulation and helps veins flow. Moreover, immersed in sea water we can do exercises in order to strengthen muscles around fat.
Tones up: by means of pipe unions, the water spout is sent with vigour against the body from down up. This tones up skin and muscles even if it could be tiresome. Also footbath uses cold water to favour blood circulation and to make tissues toned up.
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