Balneo - what is it?
Balneo is a class of healing procedures using balneological agents, i.e. mineral water-saturated baths and solutions. This is a real spa resort at home. It has common features with a spa or sauna, but lacks a shared shower or is less multifunctional. If you are looking for something similar to relax your body and have fun, then balneo is quite suitable for you.
What kind of procedures are these? The advantage of using balneological procedures is that you can control the temperature of the water and the duration of the procedure, which is recommended to last no more than 20 minutes. What does this give? Firstly, a person feels very light, and the process is carried out without much effort, you can feel how the muscles relax, spasms, adhesions and pain go away. This significantly accelerates the healing process of injured parts of the body after surgery. Secondly, balneo with short breaks makes the skin healthier, more flexible and relaxed, relieves fatigue, tension, removes swelling and helps fight excess weight. Thirdly, the procedure very effectively tones the entire body. Among other things, it has a positive effect on potency in men. Can speed up metabolism and improve the functioning of the heart, blood vessels and kidneys. Activates metabolic processes in the body and blood circulation. Helps remove harmful metabolic products, toxins and salts, creates a lymphatic drainage effect.
Contraindications for balneo But there are also contraindications for balneo. Among them are malignant tumors, tuberculosis, allergies, abdominal ulcers, inflammation in the kidneys due to stones, blood clotting disorders, dental diseases, and excessive pain during the procedure. It should also not be done if a person cannot relax or often experiences panic attacks, as well as during an acute period of illness. You should not carry out the procedure when it is not possible to lie on your side, in case of acute pain even when it has subsided somewhat, immediately after eating, during sleep and before bedtime.