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GOING TO THE SEA FOR THE LATEST SPA TREATMENTS
In Victorian times, the idea of “taking sea air” became the fashionable way to cure illnesses. However, it was way back in history when the Greeks and the Romans first recognised that the sea and its environs were good for you. Thalassotherapy (from the Greek thalasso meaning “sea”) traces its roots back to those ancient times. Today, things are approached in a more scientific manner and Thalassotherapy centres use vitamins, mineral-rich sea water, mud, algae, and sand combined with a conducive atmosphere

as a holistic set of treatments to nourish the skin, body and mind. At the core of Thalassotherapy is its natural therapy. Its soothing effect is enhanced by a quiet atmosphere and professional spa staff who look after the spa-goers, making it possible for them to achieve deep relaxation. The treatments have often been known to be so effective that some people have been able to replace some medicines (soporific, analgesic or anti-inflammatory medicine) with the benefits of sea and water treatments. Thalassotherapy treatments are designed to be holistic, providing healthy stimulation for the whole body, leading to better health and a relief from a variety of aches and pains. It also combats the effects of aging, gives your skin a new radiance, and deeply relaxes the whole body. The idea behind these treatments is to rid all the pressures and pains of the modern world and its accompanying rat race. All of the treatments are subject to strict pre-treatment interviews and provide benefits such as: treatments to help quit smoking, cure back pains, beauty spa care, slimming, postnatal recover, achieve healthy legs and combat stress.

THE HOT TRUTH ABOUT SAUNAS THAT YOU NEVER KNEW
Saunas and its accompanying health benefits are renowned throughout the world. Yet physical sauna benefits remain a bit of a mystery to many. We may enjoy saunas as a way to relax, but we fail to prize them for their health values. Sauna health benefits are simple but remarkable. When you sit in a hot sauna, a few different things happen. First, you sweat. That starts you eliminating toxins through one of the most complex, powerful organs in the body: the skin. Next, your heart

starts to beat faster. You breathe heavier and pump more blood. It may feel like you're relaxing, but inside, you may as well be exercising. This is where sauna health benefits become truly ingenious. Your internal organs have no idea why you suddenly got so hot. They assume you have a fever, and start to act accordingly. Your internal organs start fighting to kick out invaders. They do this much more quickly than usual, i.e., their metabolic rate increases. So, your organs are squeezing out more crud, and your increased blood flow, increased breathing, and increased sweat are tossing the crud out the moment your organs release it. Saunas can improve your overall health and may be the answer if you have been feeling less than your best. If you suffer from frequent colds or illnesses, suffer from arthritis, or have simply been feeling either lethargic or anxious, sauna sessions can help. You're cleaning yourself. Unlike a shower that only cleans your outsides, a sauna cleans your insides. Detoxifying and eliminating waste is something the body was designed to do anyway. A sauna just helps you do it better. Saunas enable you to enjoy health benefits on a much more regular basis and is great news for your immune system, your energy level, and your skin.