Sunday, April 13, 2008
Salty Solutions
Spa Therapy Shakes It Up
Germans have always maintained a strong interest in natural health. Herbal and other natural remedies coexist peacefully with the best modern medicine. (Savvy U.S. shoppers buying vitamins or herbal preparations know to look for a “Made in Germany” label, because those are regulated in Germany and must meet strict standards.)
One thing our intrepid team of Dream Spaces researchers has been enjoying in Germany is the variety of spa options. We described the hay cure a few posts ago. One of our latest discoveries is saline injections for aching joints or sore backs. The theory is that salt raises blood flow and softens the tissues. Metabolism of nerves, ligaments and muscles in the surrounding area is increased. This decreases inflammation, makes the tissues more elastic, helps nerve regeneration and thereby gets rid of pain.
The injections are paired with massage, sometimes also acupuncture and chiropractic. And since this is Germany, insurance pays for such treatments.
We’ll be investigating more in the world of wellness in future posts.
Posted by editor at 06:49 AM under spas and image enhancement
