Therapeutic mud is called greasy silt, which accumulates at the bottom of s alt lakes and estuaries. It includes a mineral base - earth, sand and clay. It is used for application only to certain areas. During treatment, the patient must be under medical supervision. Mud applications are considered beneficial for he alth. More details about the procedure are described in the article.
When performing applications, mud is applied to a large area of the body. An exception is the region of the heart, neck and head. The duration of the session is 15-20 minutes. It is performed after 1-2 days, and sometimes it is held 2 days in a row, and rest is given for 3. If the mud applications are small, then the procedures can be performed daily. According to reviews, a course is often prescribed, which includes 12-18 sessions.
What is this?
Mud therapy is a type of therapy in which the effect is provided due to the benefits of mud. The impact on the body with such treatment is:
- Physical. This is due to the thermal effect. Heated mud retains heat for a long time. And thereforewhen applied to the skin, it has a strong and long-lasting warming effect. A similar feature is taken into account when choosing remedies for certain ailments.
- Mechanical. Such an effect involves the pressure of mud applications on the skin, irritation of receptors, which restores microcirculation and metabolism in cells.
- Chemical. This is the main healing factor. Therapeutic mud is presented as a suspension of dissolved organic and inorganic compounds that have a powerful effect on tissues.
Performed mud applications in sanatoriums. As reviews show, procedures can be part of complex therapy or be an independent method of physiotherapy. Patients note a decrease in inflammation in the body, as well as an increase in tone.
Benefit
Therapeutic mud is also called peloids. Such natural colloidal formations are of natural origin. They have a rich organomineral composition and have a positive effect due to:
- presence of biologically active components - gases, enzymes, minerals, as well as beneficial microorganisms;
- slow heat transfer;
- large heat capacity;
- excellent plasticity.
Judging by the feedback from patients, mud applications are best done by professionals. Properly performed procedures can improve a person's condition in a short time.
Composition
Gases found in mud are considered to be a product of the vital activity of microorganisms. Peloidsconsist of:
- colloidal complex, including humus and organics;
- mud solution with organic acids and brine s alts in the composition;
- calcium and magnesium s alts, sand and clay particles.
As evidenced by the reviews, mud applications are not only useful, but also pleasant. During the procedures, a person rests and relaxes, restores strength.
Types of mud
According to the origin of the dirt are divided into:
- Silt. This mud has a pasty greasy black consistency. It appears at the bottom of s alty reservoirs and includes hydrogen sulfide, methane, and mineral s alts. Procedures with such mud are performed at the resorts of the Dead Sea, Tambukan, Saki, Albena, Varna.
- Sapropel. Mud is formed due to the bottom sediments of fresh water bodies. The sludge contains enzyme-like and hormone-like components. Such mud is found in the resorts of Belarus, Poland, Estonia and Russia.
- Peat. Mud is mined in swampy areas. They are formed by the decomposition of plants. Like other organic muds, they have high bioactivity and restore damaged tissues. Peat mud is mined in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
- Hydrothermal and hilly. These are inorganic muds formed in areas of volcanic activity and oil fields. They are saturated with minerals - iodine, bromine, hydrogen sulfide, and also have a high temperature. Treatment is carried out in Kamchatka, the Kuril Islands, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
- Fango. Mud is obtained by naturally mixing volcanic clay with water from a thermal spring. They have a therapeutic effect. Such mud is popular in Italian resorts.
As confirmed by customer reviews, mud applications are carried out both in resorts and in beauty salons, and at home. In any case, it is necessary to use high-quality raw materials, which will not only benefit the body, but also turn out to be safe.
How do muds work?
Muds have a regenerating, trophic, antimicrobial effect. They also have a bactericidal effect. According to reviews, the procedures can improve blood circulation, stabilize fat balance and cleanse the skin.
A positive effect from applications is provided due to the following actions:
- Adsorption. Mud absorbs bacteria, fats, uric acid, s alts, which helps to improve the absorption and excretory function of the skin.
- Mechanical. This effect is provided with large applications. The principle of massage improves trophism, metabolism and enhances blood circulation.
- Chemical. Various gases and volatile components, after entering the body through damaged skin, are absorbed into the blood and carried with its current through the body. Due to the chemical composition, it has a tannic and astringent effect on the skin.
- Thermal. Mud applications act as a thermal irritant. Procedures improve blood circulation, activate metabolism, enhance tissue respiration.
Whenperformed?
Therapeutic mud is effective in many diseases. It is used in the treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The remedy helps in the treatment of complications resulting from injuries. Indications for mud applications include their use in diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including:
- arthritis;
- joint inflammation;
- polyarthritis;
- consequences of injuries.
Regular procedures allow you to quickly get the desired effect. Mud applications on the joints are especially useful. They are also effective in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system:
- ulcer during exacerbation;
- hepatitis;
- cholicystitis;
- enterocolitis;
- colitis;
- gastritis.
Procedures are performed to treat diseases of the uterus, appendages and vagina, ailments of the male genital area. Mud applications are used to eliminate chronic eczema, neurodermatitis, psoriasis. More sessions are prescribed for diseases of the respiratory system - pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchial asthma. Mud is used in the treatment of diseases of the ear, throat, nose, eyes. According to the reviews of experts, the procedures can be carried out at home and in the salon.
Running session
How is the procedure of mud applications for the treatment of joints performed? A thin blanket is placed on a hard couch, a sheet, plastic wrap and hard natural matter are laid out on top. At the right place, mud is smeared on the natural fabric, heated to the required temperature. Moredirt should be applied to the problem area.
Then the person must be laid on the couch and wrapped in all layers of the covers. A session of mud applications lasts 10-15 minutes. After that, the fabrics should be deployed, dirt removed from the body. You can take a shower, where the water temperature should be 36-37 degrees. Then you need to lie down for 30-40 minutes. It is impossible to perform sessions after a heavy meal and on an empty stomach.
It is allowed to perform mud applications every day for 3-4 sessions locally, and then give the body a rest for a day. Usually 12-15 procedures are prescribed. Considering the feedback from patients, after completing the entire course, positive changes are felt. In the same way, the procedure is performed not only in the salon, but also at home. Following all the rules makes sessions safe.
Home procedure
Mud applications at home save money. Judging by the reviews, such procedures are no less effective. Mud therapy is used to eliminate skin ailments, cellulite, treatment of joints. To perform procedures at home, you must follow the precautions:
- You should make sure that there are no contraindications to mud therapy. To do this, you need to be examined and consult a doctor.
- Must follow the instructions for preparing and applying the mud, as well as follow the rules for storing mud residues.
- If you feel pain, burning or other unpleasant symptoms, you must quickly wash off the dirt.
You can use dirt withPlace of Birth. The procedures must be performed on the spot, as the transportation of medicinal raw materials and improper storage leads to the loss of useful properties. You can buy mud in beauty salons and other cosmetology establishments. It is also sold in specialized stores, pharmacies. This is considered a more reliable option. After all, at the same time, you can study the documentation regarding the quality of the product.
When not to do?
It is important to consider not only indications for mud applications. And you also need to know the contraindications. Sessions can not be carried out with diseases of the heart, blood vessels, atherosclerosis, heart disease. They should not be performed for hypertension, aortic aneurysms, aortic stenosis.
Mud treatment should not be carried out if there are varicose veins, disruption of the brain, as well as diseases in which severe bleeding is observed. With violations of the kidneys before the procedure, you should consult with a narrow specialist.
Contraindications to mud applications include: inflammation, exacerbation of chronic ailments, uterine bleeding, inflammation of the organs of the female reproductive system. Sessions should be carried out carefully with bronchial asthma. Mud therapy is prohibited for pneumosclerosis, respiratory failure, bronchiectasis. among the contraindications are fungal skin diseases, deep mycosis, scabies, tuberculosis, infections.
Conclusion
Thus mud applicationsconsidered an effective treatment for many ailments. It is only necessary to take into account contraindications to these procedures. Compliance with the rules for performing sessions will certainly lead to a positive result.
