Mud Baths

Mud therapy also known as fungotherapy has been used for centuries in Europe to treat rheumatism and skin conditions. Today we can still find people enjoying its benefits in nature like in Israel at the Dead Sea or in various spas around the world. Some spas offer a bath uniquely filled with warm mud while others add some mud to a hot bath. It is also possible to experience it as a body wrap. The mud can be composed of peat moss, water from hot springs, volcanic ashes and its remineralizing qualities can help with a variety of ailments.

4 Types of mud

Moor:

This mud has a p.h level of 5.5 and can be found in the plains or in the mountains. The mountain mud will be more remineralizing because it contains water that has picked up the richness from the surrounding rocks while the mud from the plains is enriched with about 1500 plants depending on the area.

Marine:

Extracted from the sea 20 to 50 meters from the shoreline to avoid pollution, it is enriched with marine vegetation.

Thermal:

Found in hot springs the minerals in this mud will vary according to the region.

Volcanic:

Like the name says, it is found in volcanic regions and its richness come from volcanic ashes.
The Benefits of mud

Mud can help with joint and muscle problems like tendonitis and bursitis and its anti-inflammatory properties can reduce swelling and soothe arthritis symptoms. It has a great effect on skin by getting rid of dead skin cells, rehydrating the epidermis, healing scars and soothing eczema and psoriasis. Its detoxifying properties can aid in clearing acne and cellulite. It also works at improving circulation for heavy legs, edema, phlebitis and varicose veins. Floating in this substance can be a very relaxing feeling and calm nervous tension and stress.

We can experience the richness from the earth via this therapeutic mud.

Swimming in volcanic mud in Colombia

Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Fibromyalgia

Lymphatic drainage massage is to be considered if you suffer from fibromyalgia. This technique involves light pressure that will encourage the lymph to go to the lymph nodes so that the cleaning process of the body can be stimulated. The light pressure that is used can be very enjoyable for the painful body of a fibromyalgia sufferer.
Why they will benefit

A lot of medication: People with fibromyalgia sometimes need to take a lot of medication to ease their symptoms. These drugs that are in their systems can cause other problems leading them to take other pills for these. Before they know it, they have a full medicine cabinet and are stuck in a vicious circle. Lymphatic drainage can help them clear out the accumulation of these substances therefore decreasing the side effects that come with ingesting them. It can also come in handy when they are trying to wean themselves of a medication that they didn’t find particularly helpful. Before stopping any medication they should however verify with their doctor for tips on how to do this properly. Lymphatic drainage will be used as a treatment to facilitate this process.

Digestive problems: With all the medication, stress and anxiety that comes with having fibromyalgia the digestive tract can take a beating. Our emotions can put our stomachs in knots and the pills make it work hard to clear out the unnatural matter that comes with them. The digestive organs are surrounded with lymph nodes in charge to keep these ones clean. Lymphatic massage will come stimulate these areas in order to clear them up and assure their proper function. A clear stomach that is detoxified from medication can in turn clear the mind.

Pain Management: A person with fibromyalgia can be very sensitive and the thought of a deep massage might scare them. Lymphatic massage is however a very gentle technique. The light pressure of the therapist will work the body and the nerve endings that pick up on this sensation will replace the message of pain with one of delight. Lymphatic drainage will also reduce inflammation and work out lactic acid that comes with aches and pains.

Reducing Stress: Like many types of massages, lymphatic drainage can be very relaxing. Going for a treatment is a moment we take for ourselves and where we can detach from our everyday stresses and lose ourselves in the rhythmic motions of the therapist.
Is this treatment for me?

This is recommended if your fibromyalgia is very acute and you can’t handle the pressure of a massage or if you are feeling the effect of a lot of medication.

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