Bischofite baths have long been known for their healing properties. Medical centers, spas, balneological sanatoriums offer a procedure for increasing the tone of the body, treating pathological changes, cosmetic skin defects, hair and nails. Bischofite can often be purchased at specialized stores for home use.
- What is
- Useful properties of
- Indications
- Procedure for taking a bath
- Basic method
- Semi-prepared
- Local baths
- Unsound baths
- Body compress
- Hair mask
- Face and body masks
Contraindications What is this
Bischofite representsa granular-crystalline natural mineral. It was opened in 1877 in Stasfurt by C. Bischof. Geologists found in salt deposits an unexplored breed, when working with which they noted the massive reduction of pain in the lower back, hands and feet. Studies have confirmed the involvement of the new breed in miraculous healing.
At the beginning of the 20th century, three large deposits were discovered in the USSR( Volgograd, Poltava regions and Turkmenistan).The scientists found out that the crystals are the result of the evaporation of the Ancient Sea and belong to the readily soluble salts.
Bishofit began to breed artesian water directly under the ground in the wells. The method is used to this day. The resulting solution is easily pumped out, does not lose useful properties during transportation and long storage. In addition, when the liquid is evaporated, the mineral is able to restore the original structure again.
The basis of the pure composition is magnesium chloride, a chemical element of high importance for human life. Often there are impurities of bromine, molybdenum, iodine, manganese, iron, potassium, sodium, boron, copper. These mineral compounds are able to maintain and restore the normal course of biological processes in the body due to the full saturation of all tissues.
Scientific studies have shown that bischofite elements penetrate into cells through mucous membranes and skin without difficulty. There are positive changes in blood composition, persistent effects in inhibition and elimination of inflammatory processes. The Ministry of Health gave permission to use the mineral in the treatment complexes of many diseases. Later, the substance began to apply and cosmetologists.
The most common procedure with bischofite is a salt bath. A concentrated solution or the necessary amount of crystals is added to the water. The method is not only convenient for the patient, but also allows you to derive maximum benefit, thanks to a large area of contact between the body and bischofite.
Useful properties
The composition of the bischofite solution is almost instantly assimilated by cells. Elements are quickly incorporated into the body's work, providing the following effects:
- balances brain excitement, tonifies, strengthens nerve fibers;
- stimulates immune defense;
- activate regenerative, reparative processes in tissues;
- relieve painful spasms in the muscles;
- normalize the blood flow in the vessels, provide a full flow of blood to the limbs, brain, heart muscle, equalize the pressure;
- stabilizes the level of hemoglobin;
- stops the development of inflammatory processes, eliminate them( especially in the joints of the musculoskeletal system);
- tone the body;
- disinfect the skin, kill bacteria on its surface;
- increase the elasticity of the skin, have an antioxidant effect, smooth wrinkles;
- nourish nail plates and hair bulbs;
- accelerate metabolic processes in the turgor - help reduce stretch marks and scars, eliminate cellulite, excess adipose tissue.
Against the backdrop of these processes, after bischophytic baths, patients notice an improvement in mood, increased efficiency, a reduction in the frequency of pain attacks, and a decrease in irritability. Good bischofite baths for weight loss show well - the outlines of the figure become more distinct, tightened.
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The problems that bischophytic baths help are derived from useful properties. Doctors recommend a course of procedures with the following problems.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system: osteoarthritis, arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarthritis, arthrosis, spinal dystrophy, osteochondrosis, bruises, sprains, lumbulgia, recovery period after injuries and fractures.
- Nervous system: sciatica, neuritis, dystonia neurocirculatory, asthenoneurotic syndrome, insomnia, cerebral palsy, neuroses, stresses, depressive states, chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Cardiovascular system: atherosclerosis, hypertension of the initial stages, functional stenocardia of 1-2 classes, cardiosclerosis postinfarction, ischemic disease, circulatory insufficiency of the 1st stage, thrombophlebitis.
- Female reproductive system: climacteric syndrome, vulvitis, salpingoophoritis, hormonal failures, cystitis.
- Skin diseases: psoriasis, neurodermatitis, cellulite, acne.
- Consequences of diabetes mellitus - a syndrome of diabetic foot.
Bathing procedure
It is not always possible to get on treatment and prevention of problems in a sanatorium or medical institution. Bishofitnye baths at home - the best way out of the situation, especially when it comes to cosmetology.
For independent procedures, you need a ready-made solution of a substance with a salinity of 330 grams per liter or bischofite bath salt. You can buy drugs in pharmacies or specialized points of sale.
It is recommended that you consult your doctor before your first home use.
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- is to fill the tub with warm water( +37 degrees).
- You can prepare a healing bath with the help of a prepared bischofite solution or based on bischofite salt. A solution of the mineral preparation is added at the rate of 1 liter per 100 liters of pure water. The fluids are thoroughly mixed. Salt is poured into a clean cloth or gauze, tightly knotted. The resulting pouch is placed in water and waiting for complete dissolution of the crystals. Empty bag is removed, the bath is ready for use. For 1 procedure, 200 grams of bischofite for a filled container is sufficient.
- The patient sinks to the neck. The first 2-3 procedures should not exceed 10 minutes in duration. With good portability, the remaining sessions are increased to 20 minutes.
- As the water cools, add a warm one so that the temperature does not fall below + 36-37 degrees. In the process, the pulse, pressure, general health, skin condition are necessarily monitored.
- After bathing, you should wipe the body with a towel. It is not necessary to rinse the solution. Further, the patient should rest for at least 1 hour, avoiding hypothermia.
The course of treatment is 10-20 procedures every other day. To maintain the effect, you can repeat the treatment every six months.
Semi-prepared by
For weakened, elderly people, during the first test sessions, pressure jumps, experts recommend using immersion to the level of the chest. The method of preparation corresponds to common baths.
to table of contents ^Local baths
For the treatment of local dermatitis, articular problems it is permissible to use immersion of separate parts of the body - hands, feet, arms to the elbow, legs to the knee. In this case, the proportion of 1 part of the solution is observed to 50 parts of water. Duration of 15-20 minutes. After completion, the treated area should be covered with clothing or wrapped with a clean cloth.
to the table of contents ^Unsound baths
You can use undiluted solution to strengthen the nails, eliminate severe pain in the hands and feet. Pharmacy preparation is heated to +37 degrees, then lowered into it a sick limb. The duration of such a bath should not exceed 15 minutes.
to contents ^Body compress
Prepare a warm solution in the proportion of 1:50.With a solution moistened with clean gauze, put on the affected area of the body. Cover with polyethylene and another layer of fabric. The first procedure is up to 20 minutes. Further sessions with good tolerability - up to 2 hours. Suitable for wraps when losing weight, treating cellulite.
to contents ^Hair mask
Bischofite solution 1:50 rub into the scalp. Wear a cellophane cap. Wrap up with a towel. After 2 hours, wash your hair in the usual way with shampoo. Contraindicated in hypertension, increased intracranial pressure.
to contents ^Face and body masks
Bischofite solution 1:50 can be added to home cosmetic masks instead of ordinary water. For example, for breeding cosmetic clay. Avoid contact with eyes, nose and lips. Duration of application of masks - no more than 10 minutes.
to table of contents ^Contraindications
Exposure of bischofite to the body occurs with maximum activity. Therefore, it is necessary to take these baths seriously, observing contraindications. A strict prohibition to the procedure is the presence of one or more items:
- elevated body temperature;
- individual intolerance( iodism, bromism and so on);
- skin rashes of unknown origin;
- mechanical damage to the skin, any wounds and cuts;
- presence of malignant neoplasms in the patient;
- bleeding disorders, tendency to bleeding;
- pregnancy, the period of breastfeeding, critical days for women;
- acute inflammatory processes in the body( tuberculosis, infectious diseases, chronic diseases in the stage of exacerbation);
- hypertension 3 degrees, stroke.
Some contraindications may allow local application with the permission of an observant physician.