Algotherapy. Prices, reviews, ratings
General information
The technique is one of the areas of thalassotherapy, an element of hydrotherapy. It is performed in the form of exposure of the body to biologically active substances for the purpose of general health improvement. Therapy can be carried out in the form of masks, applications, wraps and baths.
Algae (mainly red and brown) contain complexes of healing microelements, iodine, iron, phosphorus, sulfur, zinc, potassium, calcium, magnesium. They enrich the body with vitamins A, C, D, E and B, amino acids and release histamines.
Algotherapy has an analgesic, calming, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect on the body, removes toxins, moisturizes the skin, reduces the risk of blood clots, improves the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
The most commonly used types of algae are:
- fucus;
- laminaria (seaweed);
- lithothamnion;
- spirulina;
- varieties of diatomaceous sea clay.
Procedure
Preparation
Specialist cleanses the skin, warms up the body, peeling is performed to remove old cells.
Algotherapy
The treatment session is intended for the entire body or only for problem areas. Cold wrapping with heat exposure under an electric blanket is used.
In some cases, dried layers of algae are used, which are soaked and applied to the body. Sometimes a homogeneous mass of their mixture with the addition of various components (essential oils, clay, silt) is applied. Rehabilitation period After the session, the client takes a shower.
Indications
The technique has a wide range of indications:
- postpartum recovery process;
- atherosclerosis;
- obesity
- thyroid disease;
- hypertension I-II st.;
- arthritis;
- arthrosis;
- osteochondrosis;
- cellulite;
- psoriasis, stretch marks, hyperkeratosis;
- depression, stress.
Contraindications
Algotherapy is not recommended for:
- intolerance to any of the components of algae;
- increased functional activity of the thyroid gland;
- bleeding;
- tumors;
- fever.
Complications
As a rule, no consequences are observed.
Prices and clinics
This method of healing is very popular and is offered in many cosmetology clinics. The service is provided by a physiotherapist. On the website you can find out prices, read reviews about specialists.
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