Medical research is increasingly calling for more attention to disease prevention, overall body tone and he althy lifestyles. Voices are getting louder in favor of treatment without the use of medications. It is hardly possible to cancel the use of medicines in all cases, but using natural resources for he alth improvement, treatment of certain types of diseases, as well as for preventive purposes is quite acceptable and even useful. Balneological resorts, clinics and sanatoriums can work wonders. Using mineral waters of natural origin for healing, inhaling clean air, plunging into sea waves and therapeutic mud, a person enters the natural environment. The body, being cleansed of all harmful, introduced from the outside, recovers. The tradition of being treated “on the waters” with the use of mud therapy is a long-standing one in Russia, one of the well-deserved places for healing is the resort of Saki. The mud of Lake Saki has a number of unique properties that surpass the qualities of the Dead Sea in terms of healing power.
What is therapeutic mud
Therapeutic mud, or otherpeloids are silty colloidal sediments of natural origin that have accumulated at the bottom of water bodies over a long period of time. The composition of colloids includes mineral s alts, organic and inorganic substances, gases, microorganisms, antibacterial substances.
Main properties of therapeutic mud:
- Adsorption of microbes.
- Antibacterial qualities.
- High plasticity.
- High heat-retaining qualities.
Main components of peloids:
- S alts of magnesium, calcium,
- Mud solution of organic acids.
- Saturated solution of sea s alts (brine).
- Solutions of organic, organo-mineral compounds.
One of the richest deposits of natural peloids is located near the city of Saki. The mud of the Saki basin belongs to the sulfide-silt types of deposits. They are characterized by the richest mineral composition, high saturation with gases (methane, hydrogen sulfide), which gives the mud a specific pungent smell. Also, the colloidal solution includes living microflora (types of bacteria and fungi), which produce acids, pigments, organic compounds.
Mud therapy is one of the oldest ways of gaining he alth. Appointments should be carried out according to the doctor's prescription, which indicates the individual scheme for the application of procedures. It includes the dosage, the duration of each session and the entire treatment as a whole.
Medical lake development
The mud of the Crimean peninsula is known from the worksHerodotus, in which he recommended that the wounds of warriors be treated with the help of the mud of Taurica. The effectiveness of the method has been proven by many medical studies, many years of experience in treatment, which is used by sanatoriums in Saki, Evpatoria and other he alth resorts located in the balneological zone of Crimea.
The development of Lake Saki began in 1893, when it was divided into two unequal parts. The smaller one had a resort purpose, where they began to come for treatment. For the most part, they began to develop s alt production on an industrial scale and took water for chemical production. This step upset the balance of the ecosystem and led to irreversible consequences. Production was curtailed only in 1920, realizing its detrimental effect on the ecosystem and incompatibility with the resort purpose of the unique lake.
In 1934, a canal nine kilometers long was laid, delivering sea water to the lake using pumps. This allows you to maintain a constant water level. The industrial part was finally transferred to the resort in 1973. Hydraulic structures have been created along the perimeter of the lake: dams, dams, designed to prevent the desalination of the s alty reservoir.
Industrial extraction of therapeutic mud from Lake Saki began in 1980, at the same time pools were built to restore the used raw materials. Peloid reserves can be used and mined for several hundred years.
To date, about ten specialized he alth resorts offer mud therapy using peloids from Lake Saki. The sanatoriums of Saki are located on the territoryresort park, spread around a healing reservoir or on the sea coast, where mud is delivered directly from the place of extraction.
Composition of mud
The silt mud of Lake Saki is oily, has elasticity, has a black color with a gray tint, a creamy consistency, has a smell of hydrogen sulfide.
The composition includes the following elements (main):
- Rapa.
- Soluble and insoluble mineral, organic, organo-mineral compounds.
- Trace elements, hormones, penicillin-like and other substances.
- Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
- Steroids, a large list of amino acids.
- Nutrients.
Sulfide mud of Lake Saki stimulates regenerative life processes in the human body. A feature of the peloids of this region is their ability to increase the energy performance of the body, reveal the full potential of human strength, increase resistance to diseases, and have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, restorative effects.
Mechanism of action
Saki lake silt mud has a velvety pleasant structure, and therefore it is easy to apply it directly to the body, it fits tightly on the skin and retains heat, which enhances the healing effect.
Exposure levels:
- Temperature. Peloids cool slowly, gradually giving off heat to the body. The water in the mud mass has a rather high temperatureafter forced heating, which is not felt by the skin at all. As a result of thermal action with a prolonged effect, tissues warm up deeper, blood flow improves, circulation of lymph and blood is activated, focal inflammations are cleared faster. Pain sensations become dull and gradually go away, oxygen exchange in the cells improves.
- Mechanical. Mud applied to the skin area activates the autonomic nervous system, sweating increases. Sweat secret removes “slags”, excess s alt from the body, intercellular drainage occurs. Outwardly, this is expressed in the firmness of the skin, elasticity, velvety, he althy skin color.
- Chemical. All mineral components of the mud, gases dissolved in it, microelement ions freely penetrate intact skin and subsequent layers (tissues, muscles, organs, blood, etc.). A positive effect is on the endocrine system (thyroid gland, pituitary gland, ovaries, testicles, etc.), provoking the normalization of work, delivering trace elements and vitamins necessary for functioning. Thus, the effect of rejuvenation is achieved, the energy potential increases.
- Antimicrobial. The Saki region is rich in mud with a bactericidal effect. With the help of applications on wounds, foci of skin lesions, a cleansing effect is achieved, wounds heal several times faster. Intracavitary application also shows positive stable results. The presence of iodine, bromine, zinc ions in the Saki mud causes a rapid restoration of the tissue structure, has a detrimental effecton pathogenic microflora, such as staphylococci, E. coli and others.
- Adaptive. Mud activates the protective mechanisms of the body, activates the immune system, which suppresses the foci of the disease. The internal structure of life support comes to a balanced state, works to restore its functions. Such a compensatory effect is exerted by the Saki mud.
Indications and contraindications
He alth resorts of the city of Saki invite their patients to undergo mud treatment courses for therapeutic, preventive and cosmetic purposes. The result will be recovery, relaxation, rejuvenated appearance and excellent he alth for a long period.
Saki mud is used to treat many diseases. Indications and contraindications should be found out by getting medical advice. Treatment with natural remedies has a positive effect only with long-term use, taking into account the condition of a particular person.
Indications for the use of peloids:
- Diseases of the nervous system (peripheral, central).
- Problems of the musculoskeletal system.
- Diseases of the genitourinary system in men and women, infertility.
- Respiratory diseases, eye diseases.
- Diseases of the oral cavity, skin diseases (psoriasis, ichthyosis, post-burn scars, etc.).
- Cerebral palsy in children, enuresis.
- Consequences of traumatic brain injury, intoxication.
- Diseases of internal organs: excretory system, gastrointestinal tract.
- Diseases associated with reduced immunity.
- Cosmetological problems (sagging skin, premature aging, cellulite, acne, etc.).
When you arrive in the Saki region for recovery, do not self-medicate. The uncontrolled use of natural treatments can cause the same devastating harm as unprofessional drug treatment.
General contraindications:
- Malignant neoplasms.
- Diabetes mellitus.
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
- Pregnancy.
- Hypertension.
- Epilepsy.
In addition to general contraindications, there are a number of diseases or conditions in which treatment with Saki mud will aggravate the situation, for example, peloids should not be used in case of poor healing of fractures. If there is an exacerbation of sciatica with pain, then this is also a contraindication. In each individual case, in order to obtain the maximum effect from the procedures, it is necessary to consult a doctor. A qualified specialist will not only determine the treatment regimen, but also give recommendations for further action.
Recovery
Crimea attracts many to relax on the sea and try out the Saki mud. Indications and contraindications of a general nature, the absence of chronic diseases allow everyone to freely use wellness procedures. To assess the quality and effect of firming procedures, it is worth staying in the balneological zone for at least 14 days, but it is better to usefull vacation lasting 21 days.
It is easy to apply mud baths on your own: you need to come directly to the lake or estuary, generously scoop up the mud and apply it to the whole body or skin area. Wait until dry and rinse with sea water, then rinse under a fresh shower. All participants of the "wild" mud therapy are guaranteed a good mood in the process and excellent immunity throughout the year.
Sanatoriums
Specialized sanatoriums and mud baths are located in close proximity to the raw material base. Peloids are delivered from the place of production. Four institutions await guests and patients, each with its own specialization:
- Saki sanatorium: the oldest specialized he alth resort. The main directions: diseases of the musculoskeletal system, all types of infertility, gynecological and urological diseases, skin diseases and other things that can cure Saki mud. Indications and contraindications are taken into account in the card of procedures.
- Sanatorium named after N. N. Burdenko. The medical base is focused on patients with disabilities. Medical profile: diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cerebral palsy, diseases of the spinal cord, skin diseases, male and female infertility, problems of the nervous system, etc.
- TsVK sanatorium named after Pirogov. They deal with spinal injuries, urological diseases, infertility, diseases of the digestive tract and cures for many other diseases.
- Sanatorium "Sakropol" in order to provide assistance and treatment of patients uses Sakimud. Indications and contraindications for treatment here are the same as in other institutions.
In addition to purely specialized institutions, guests are invited to boarding houses and he alth resorts located on the seashore: the boarding house "Tangier" and the recreation center "Priboy" work in the summer season. Sea sanatoriums with mud therapy welcome guests all year round: Yurmino, Northern Lights, Blue Wave, Poltava-Krym.
Home mud treatment
Industrial extraction of peloids allows for procedures at home. Saki mud in Moscow is available in pharmacy chains, stores with cosmetics sales departments.
For home use, mud is available in tubes, containers of various sizes. Some manufacturers improve the properties of the source material with the help of vegetable raw materials, additional doses of vitamins, but Saki mud plays a leading role in the treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention.
Using at home requires a little time for preparation and for the procedure itself. For ease of use, a thermal pack is suitable, it is preheated to 60 ° C, healing mud is placed in it and placed on a sore spot. From above it is desirable to warm. Throw away the mud bag after use.
To achieve a cosmetic effect, pre-heated mud in a water bath with a layer of 0.5 cm is applied to the skin of the face and body. The procedure takes about 20 minutes. Effect: exfoliation of keratinized particles, blood flow, lymphatic drainage, etc. The mask is washed off and appliedmoisturizing cream. Also, for seborrheic dermatitis, cellulite treatment, Saki mud is used as a hair tonic.
Reviews
There are a lot of positive reviews about Saki Lake and its healing mud both from people who were treated in sanatoriums or visited boarding houses, and from those who visited the lake as a "wild" tourist, thirsting for recovery. For many, the sanatorium treatment with peloids turned out to be the best solution to problems with joints, psoriasis, bone diseases and many other problems. The treatment I received gave excellent results, which lasted for a long time. Many holidaymakers have noticed the positive effect of mud therapy on the nervous system. Optimism, a calm mood, fullness of energy, a significant improvement in the quality of sleep have become constant companions of life after a course of sanatorium treatment.
There are complaints about the living conditions in some sanatoriums, boarding houses (Saki) also did not always please with the service, but often this fact was considered as a “necessary sacrifice”, as a result, patients received balanced he alth and plans for a wonderful future. In any case, most patients of sanatoriums recommend going for procedures, despite the "minor" difficulties.
Those who visited the lake with useful mud on their own during their vacation or once, as a sightseer, also did not remain indifferent to the resort miracle. People who have ventured to be treated according to their own understanding, respond positively to the effect obtained. The majority turned to spontaneous mud therapy forjoint pain (arthrosis, arthritis), skin diseases (psoriasis) and a general state of fatigue. Boarding houses (Saki), located in the resort area of the lake, do not always offer mud therapy. You can get to the place of spontaneous procedures on your own, which many people use.
Access to the lake is free for everyone, no fee is charged for the passage and use of the mud. This is a plus for a budget tourist who needs Saki mud. Feedback on the state of the beach, infrastructure is negative. Most note the uncleanliness of the coastline, the lack of minimal amenities. As for the garbage, almost everyone regretted the low level of culture of the incoming users of the healing potential of the lake. It is clean where everyone cleans their own garbage. Nevertheless, even with the complete absence of a hint of accommodation, all tourists are advised to visit Saki Lake at least once and try the “miraculous” mud. For many, a single application has given fresh strength, calm and ease.
Reviews about home use
Means for home use, created on the basis of Saki mud, have received positive feedback. Cosmetic face masks, hair masks, body soaps and body wrap preparations have earned praise for their results. In the minuses, there is a not too pleasant smell of hydrogen sulfide. But the effect obtained after the course of application made everyone come to terms with this feature.
Therapeutic mud for home use is also positively evaluated, the cycle of procedures used has brought significant progress in treatment to most usersdiseases such as arthrosis, arthritis, skin inflammation. Users noted the pleasant cost of the products and the excellent therapeutic effect. Product packaging meets modern standards and aesthetics. The cons turned out to be an individual reaction of the body: for some, the remedy was washed out of the pores badly, and someone did not notice such a problem. Almost everyone warns about an unpleasant smell, and for some it became a decisive denial in the use of mud, and someone just winced a little and was subdued by the result.
The mud of Saki Lake has been known for a long time, as well as their healing effect. To evaluate their effect, you should go to the Crimea and try their strength on yourself, of course, if there are no contraindications.
