In balneotherapy at many resorts in the world, iodine-bromine baths have long and reliably been used. Indications and contraindications for their use are clearly defined, this type of external treatment is very effective for many diseases. At the same time, they have a good effect not only on the skin, but also put in order blood pressure, stimulate the nervous system, soothe and tone.
Useful properties of iodine and bromine
Iodine has long been used to add to outdoor baths, as it has a very positive effect on the entire body.
Iodine has a good effect on microcirculation processes, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, accelerates lipid metabolism and improves blood properties. If a person has inflammation, his zone decreases. Also baths with iodine stimulate healing processes.
Bromine also has a good effect on the human body, especially on its nervous system. It contributes to the fact that the processes of inhibition are enhanced in the cerebral cortex. Bromine also well lowers muscle tone, normalizes arterialpressure, very relaxing and soothing to the body.
How to take
Iodine-bromine baths are far from suitable for everyone. Indications and contraindications very clearly divide people into those to whom it will benefit and to whom harm. If you decide to improve your he alth on your own, then it is better not to do this. In addition, at home, such a bath is not easy to take. After all, both substances, bromine and iodine, are halogens, and therefore, are very poorly soluble in ordinary water. But in the mineral and marine, these substances dissolve quickly. Therefore, most often iodine-bromine baths are offered at sea, lake and mineral resorts.
One bath should contain at least 5 mg/l of iodine and 25 mg/l of bromine. This ratio is the most effective. The course is designed for 12-15 sessions of 10-15 minutes. The water temperature should be no more than 37 degrees.
Iodine-bromine baths: indications and contraindications, reviews
Doctors recommend this type of balneotherapy for those who have the following diseases:
- pathology of the respiratory system;
- pathology of the nervous system (this includes neurasthenia, sleep disorders, various functional disorders, excessive irritability, polyneuropathy, radiculitis);
- diseases of the digestive system (such baths are especially good for those who have dyskinesia of the intestines and / or biliary tract);
- disorders in the circulatory system;
- cardiosclerosis;
- hypertension;
- atherosclerosis;
- climactericsyndrome;
- chronic pelvic diseases;
- uterine fibroids.
But there are people who can be harmed by such treatment. Not everyone can take iodine-bromine baths. Indications and contraindications have a fairly large list. Do not apply this treatment to the following people:
- For those who cannot tolerate iodine or bromine.
- People who suffer from hives.
- Patients who have hemorrhagic dermatitis.
- People with increased thyroid function.
- Pregnant.
- Patients who suffer from severe forms of thyrotoxicosis.
- Women who have a pathology of the genital organs against the background of hypoestrogenism.
- People with reduced immunity.
People who have taken such baths correctly leave very good reviews. They note a significant improvement in he alth and overall well-being.
What else do these baths treat for
Also, iodine-bromine baths, the indications and contraindications of which are listed in every clinic, work well for diseases of the musculoskeletal system of the body. They well relieve inflammation in the joints and spine. With skin rashes and diseases - psoriasis, eczema, allergic dermatitis, neurodermatitis - this type of balneotherapy can significantly alleviate the manifestations of the disease.
Can children use
ManyI am interested in the question of whether such treatment can be prescribed to children and from what age they can be prescribed iodine-bromine baths. Indications and contraindications for children are also clearly indicated. As a rule, such a procedure is prescribed for babies who are already 5 years old. At the same time, the doctor conducts this procedure gradually so that the child's body gets used to it.
At first he takes a bath for a minute or two, after 2-3 days this time increases to 5 minutes, and if there are no unpleasant effects, this time can increase to 10-15 minutes.
It is worth remembering that the child's body at the same time experiences certain stresses and is rebuilt after iodine-bromine baths have been taken. Indications and contraindications for children say that it is important to limit the motor mode. Then, when the course of procedures is completed, he can return to his previous active lifestyle.
It is also very important to give the baby a rest after all the procedures are over. Give your child a few quiet days so that the effect of the baths will have the most positive effect.
To the resort
It is best to take such baths in those resorts where there are natural sources of water containing bromine and iodine. It will be somewhat cheaper and much more efficient. By the way, it is worth noting that such waters often accompany those places where oil is produced. There are many such sources in Russia. In the middle lane, for example, they are found in the Ryazan, Penza, Ivanovo, Kursk, Vladimir regions, in the Nizhny Novgorod region. In the northwest of Russiathey are in the Vologda, Novgorod and Kaliningrad regions. Iodine-bromine sources are widespread in the south: in Anapa, in Sochi, in Maikop. There are many of them in the Urals and Siberia. So, choosing a resort with healing springs, you can stay in a suitable climate zone for you.
Remember that balneology requires a certain regimen. You can not start taking baths immediately, a certain time must pass for the body to acclimatize. During the procedures, it is advisable to limit yourself in nutrition, remove fatty foods from the diet so that the body can more easily cope with stress.
After the course, you need to give yourself a few more days of rest. After all, the body is charged with healing substances. And even if you took the last bath three days ago, it still continues to act on you. So do not rush to leave the resort immediately after the end of the procedures. Have at least 5 days of rest.
