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Neuroses, psychosomatic disorders, stress

In general, all balneotherapeutic procedures significantly improve psychical balance and reduce reactivity of the central nervous system.

Minerals easily penetrate the skin and are absorbed by the body; they also permeate the body via the air inhaled during such baths. Toxins and other harmful compounds resulting in or from disease are eliminated at the same time into the water. Specific chemical compounds contained in the water enhance beneficial biochemical process at tissue level, protect cells from damage caused by inflammation, reduce the tendency for blood clotting, prevent damage to blood vessel walls, reduce the levels in the blood of sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol, and normalise blood pressure. They also relieve pain, both directly and indirectly. Baths in water rich in carbon dioxide and carbonic acid are of particular importance, as they induce a series of reactions in the body, affecting both the physiology and psychical condition of the patient.

Another common form of treatment is showers: waters jets have both thermal and manipulative effects. The procedure has a relaxing and calming effect, reducing muscle tonus, as well as dilating blood vessels and decreasing blood pressure. Similar results may be achieved by underwater massage; the procedure is performed in a bath, where pressured controlled jets of water are aimed on the patient’s submerged body. Having gained maximum relaxation of muscles of the submerged parts, the jets may also affect deeper body tissues. The procedure increases blood supply and lymph flow, relaxes muscles and stimulates regular energy consumption.

Bioptron lamps generate polarised light, which enhances the energetic activity of cellular membranes and stimulates the regeneration processes. They are used, amongst other things, in sleep disorders and depressions.

Systemic cryotherapy involves subjecting the body to extremely low temperatures (below minus 150 ºC). Systemic cryotherapy inhibits the ageing processes, increases body immunity and significantly relaxes and revitalises.

A spa locations is an important therapeutic factor that ought to be taken into consideration. Located in congenial, picturesque settings, resorts are nested amongst mountains and forests in natural locations untouched and untarnished by the modern industrial world. It is nature's gracious beauty that provides relaxation and healing. The air also has therapeutic properties, which come from its characteristic humidity, high content of microelements and biological compounds.

There are also many other treatments available.