HEALING WATERS
Not many people in North America know (never mind appreciate) about amazing health benefits of balneological resorts, which are very often called “spa resorts”. But “American” meaning of these words is a little bit different and usually associated with beauty salons. Balneotherapy refers to the medicinal use of water treatment, not to recreational use. Actually, the word “spa” is a Latin abbreviation for: S = salud, P = per, A = aqua, or “Health through Water.”
The term "balneotherapy" is generally applied to health treatment, including: drinking of waters; mineral water hot and natural vapor baths; massage through moving mineral water; mud hot applications; swimming in warm water pools and other. Many mineral waters are rich in particular minerals (silica, sulfur, selenium, radium) which can be absorbed through the skin.
Drinking cure is an essential balneotherapeutic method. It firstly improves the digestion and cure different digestive disorders, diseases of kidneys, gall-bladder, pancreatic gland and intestines. Drinking mineral water activates metabolism which is essential for those suffering from diabetes, gout, arthritis and high pressure. It also enhances immunity system. A weight loss and body purifying are among the most important health benefits of drinking cure. Mineral water is taken repeatedly in controlled doses straight from the spring. A doctor specifies the amount and frequency as well as the spring type. Three weeks is the optimal duration of the drinking cure, and the recommended repeating is in a six-month interval.
The belief in the curative power of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times, but balneotherapy is especially widespread in Europe and Japan.
Also known as Carlsbad, Karlovy Vary in Czech Republic is a worldwide famous spa city. It is named after Charles IV, King of Bohemia, who founded the city in 1350. There are 13 main springs and about 300 smaller springs in Karlovy Vary.
The hot curative springs with the temperature from 42oC to 72oC are used for the drinking cure and baths. Natural gas, mud, peat, etc. are used in the combination with the latest medical methods. This health resort city specializes in digestive diseases, metabolic and lipid disorders, parodontosis, diseases of the muscular-skeletal system. The spa physicians will treat you individually.
In the 19th century, it became a popular tourist destination, especially for international celebrities visiting for mineral water treatment. Today, people from more than 80 countries visit the city every year. Famous composers, artists, scientists, important personalities of political and social life, sportsmen and aristocracy of the whole world are among them.
Karlovy Vary is only 130km to Prague! Just during two weeks you can heal your body, relax and visit a fairytale city – Prague!
Remember, your health is your responsibility!
For reservation and information please contact Altair Travel
January 10, 2011/ altair / European SPA Resorts, European Vacations
Not many people in North America know (never mind appreciate) about amazing health benefits of balneological resorts, which are very often called “spa resorts”. But “American” meaning of these words is a little bit different and usually associated with beauty salons. Balneotherapy refers to the medicinal use of water treatment, not to recreational use. Actually, the word “spa” is a Latin abbreviation for: S = salud, P = per, A = aqua, or “Health through Water.”
The term “balneotherapy” is generally applied to health treatment, including: drinking of waters; mineral water hot and natural vapor baths; massage through moving mineral water; mud hot applications; swimming in warm water pools and other. Many mineral waters are rich in particular minerals (silica, sulfur, selenium, radium) which can be absorbed through the skin.
Drinking cure is an essential balneotherapeutic method. It firstly improves the digestion and cure different digestive disorders, diseases of kidneys, gall-bladder, pancreatic gland and intestines. Drinking mineral water activates metabolism which is essential for those suffering from diabetes, gout, arthritis and high pressure. It also enhances immunity system. A weight loss and body purifying are among the most important health benefits of drinking cure. Mineral water is taken repeatedly in controlled doses straight from the spring. A doctor specifies the amount and frequency as well as the spring type. Three weeks is the optimal duration of the drinking cure, and the recommended repeating is in a six-month interval.
The belief in the curative power of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times, but balneotherapy is especially widespread in Europe and Japan.
Also known as Carlsbad, Karlovy Vary in Czech Republic is a worldwide famous spa city. It is named after Charles IV, King of Bohemia, who founded the city in 1350. There are 13 main springs and about 300 smaller springs in Karlovy Vary.
The hot curative springs with the temperature from 42oC to 72oC are used for the drinking cure and baths. Natural gas, mud, peat, etc. are used in the combination with the latest medical methods. This health resort city specializes in digestive diseases, metabolic and lipid disorders, parodontosis, diseases of the muscular-skeletal system. The spa physicians will treat you individually.
In the 19th century, it became a popular tourist destination, especially for international celebrities visiting for mineral water treatment. Today, people from more than 80 countries visit the city every year. Famous composers, artists, scientists, important personalities of political and social life, sportsmen and aristocracy of the whole world are among them.
Karlovy Vary is only 130km to Prague! Just during two weeks you can heal your body, relax and visit a fairytale city – Prague!
Remember, your health is your responsibility!
For reservation and information please contact Altair Travel
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