Thalassotherapy

Thalassotherapy (derived from Ancient Greek θάλασσα Thalassa sea ') refers to the treatment of diseases with cold or heated sea water, sea air, sun, algae, silt and sand.

Beginning in 1750 with the thesis of the English physician Richard Russell for the therapeutic effect of sea water against infectious diseases ( "On the enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes or through the use of sea water in diseases of the lymph nodes " ) came in the 19th century to universal acclaim, and flowering of the method in throughout Western Europe, particularly in France. In Germany, was founded in 1793 with the first Heiligendamm sea resort. After the Second World War, the Thalassotherapy lost because of the high cost and the wide availability of new drugs in importance.

Today, there is a smooth transition between medical institutions working for the treatment of respiratory diseases, rheumatism and chronic skin diseases to health and wellness -oriented offers for vacationers.

Tunisia to France is the world's second largest provider of thalassotherapy. Every year, the thalassotherapy institutes have internationally 600,000 guests, some of whom are celebrities such as Catherine Deneuve and Karl Lagerfeld. In Germany there are thalassotherapy facilities on the Baltic and the North Sea. The largest thalassotherapy center in Germany is located on Norderney ( since August 2005).

Quality characteristics

Since the term is not protected Thalasso, Thalasso treatments are offered with dried seaweed and sea salt products also inland. The Association of German thalassotherapy centers has taken over 2002 criteria for a "real" thalassotherapy, which are binding on its members:

  • The facility must be located directly by the sea (maximum 300 meters from the sea )
  • You must treat with fresh and untreated seawater
  • The facility must have at least a saltwater pool and treatment rooms enough to offer each guest a daily three individual treatments can
  • There must be at least a spa doctor, massage therapists, therapists, and physical education teachers be available
  • Hygiene and safety are constantly monitored
  • There are more health-promoting activities offered

The European Spas Association Calls, in addition:

  • Low-allergen and pure sea air
  • Heliotherapy with natural solar radiation
  • Exercise programs on the seashore

At the First International Thalasso Congress 2002 in Warnemünde, organized by Baths Association Mecklenburg- Vorpommern eV with the European Spas Association (ESPA ), competent representatives met from 13 nations, to underpin the Thalassotherapy = marine medicine with quality criteria.

The eight criteria for successful application of Thalassotherapy:

On April 2008, held in Mecklenburg- Vorpommern in the sea resort of Heringsdorf II International Congress Thalasso this European-wide eight Qualitätslkriterien to the successful application of thalassotherapy were confirmed by the representatives of 16 countries attending.

In Thalasso there are two directions:

At the Second International Congress of Thalassotherapy in the sea resort of Heringsdorf ten international criteria for a Thalasso-Ort/Ressort were developed and adopted for the first time.

The fulfillment of these ten international criteria are a prerequisite for the " Premium Thalasso Europe Award " and the highest award that can acquire a seaside health resort or resort or a resort. This price also " THALATA " ( Sea Princess ) was named unanimously the seaside health resort of Heringsdorf awarded as Thalasso-Ort/Resort.

Expiration of a thalassotherapy cure

After a consultation with the doctor, the treatment program is determined individually. A course usually lasts one week. Elements of thalassotherapy are: hydrotherapy, Pressurmassage, electric physiotherapy, baths, wraps with algae and silt, Vichy shower, jet shower, inhalation aerosol and water aerobics.

Indications

For a medical Thalasso Kur are the following indications most frequently:

  • Rheumatism
  • Eczema and psoriasis
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Chronic constipation
  • Crohn's disease
  • Back problems
  • Stress, overall fatigue

Thalasso in the spa area is only for relaxation.

  • Respiratory disease
  • Early stages of hyperthyroidism

Contraindications

Thalassotherapy is not suitable for everyone. In any case, the method should be applying for, without prior medical consultation:

  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Iodine allergy
  • Hypertension
  • Circulatory insufficiency
  • Cancers
  • Pregnancy
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