Thalassotherapy
Unsafe with pregnancy
This is the use of seawater and sea products as a form of therapy. Seaweed, algae, marine sand and mud are used as a paste on the body in an effort to cleanse and soothe the skin. Practitioners believe that the practice revitalises the individual and promotes their wellbeing
Caution
There is no scientific evidence to back its claims
It is generally safe
Avoid in:
Open skin wounds
Kidney failure
Iodine sensitivity
Post operative wounds
Therapy for:
Relaxation
Skin cleansing
Skin toning
Aches and pains
Improve sleep quality
Boost immunity
Boost energy
Improve blood circulation
Improve lung health
PTSD
Stress
Cellulite
Comments
Ancient civilisations believed in the healing power of the sea
Benedictine monks practiced this in the 16th century
Practitioners believe that the trace elements found in seawater are absorbed through the skin for the body's wellbeing (iodine, sodium, magnesium, potasium, calcium)
Thalassotherapy spa holiday venues are numerable in countries that include Greece, Bulgaria, Spain, Tunisia and France
Products and methods used include:
Seawater for warm showers and baths
The application (to the body and face) of these sea products:
- Marine mud
- Marine sand
- Algae pastes
- Phytoplankton
- Seaweed
- Inhalation of shoreline air, seabreeze and fog
Diabetes: Use with caution
Unsafe with children
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