what is thalassotherapy?

Answer 1

Thalassotherapy comes from the Greek word for "sea", and refers to a variety of treatments that use seawater and seaweed, each designed to tone, moisturise and revitalise the body and skin, and in many cases to improve circulation. Other marine and ocean derivatives feature in thalassotherapy, too, including algae, mud and sand

Answer 2

Professional Spa treatment

Answer 3

Thalassotherapy comes from the Greek word for "sea", and refers to a variety of treatments that use seawater and seaweed, each designed to tone, moisturise and revitalise the body and skin, and in many cases to improve circulation. Other marine and ocean derivatives feature in thalassotherapy, too, including algae, mud and sand. All are cleaned and purified before use - you won't emerge from your thalassotherapy treatment feeling a like a monster from the deep!

Thalassotherapy comes in a bewildering array of packages - mud baths, underwater showers, hydro-massage, aromatherapy, and seaweed, mud and algae wraps all exist to help restore your body to a state of serenity fit for a mermaid. Although most of these treatments are available in UK spas, many die-hard thalassotherapy fans opt for sunnier climes each year. Luxurious hotels in Greece, France and Spain offer residential stays devoted to the art of buffeting, pampering, embalming and blasting their guests with various aqua jets, seaweed concoctions and mud.

What is thalassotherapy good for?

Different forms of thalassotherapy have different effects, helping you:

* relax

* tone your muscles

* cleanse your skin

* reduce the appearance of cellulite

* boost your immune system

* improve sleep quality

Thalassotherapy is also thought to help people with:

* circulatory problems (such as hypertension and arteriosclerosis)

* respiratory conditions (such as asthma and bronchitis)

* post-traumatic disorders (such as muscle atrophy)

* chronic inflammations (such as rheumatic arthritis)

There is no scientific evidence for the efficacy of thalassotherapy, although many people give anecdotal evidence about how it has helped them. As with any complementary treatment, perhaps the emphasis should be on psychological wellbeing.

Answer 4

Spa treatments, usually carried out in a special institute, often on the coast or in the mountains..

Answer 5

I think it has something to do with products from teh sea, since thalassa means sea in Greek.

Answer 6

the use of seawater in cosmetic and health treatments