Mud therapy is one of the very effective procedures. The therapeutic effect of mud procedures depends on the size of the area to which the mud is applied, the temperature and physico-chemical properties of therapeutic mud, and the duration of the procedure itself. Therapeutic mud - a natural formation, which consists of water, mineral and organic substances. There are different kinds of dirt, which differ in composition and properties. 
Silt sulfide mud. This mud is formed in the salty waters and has a black color. In this kind of dirt contains many mineral components. Sapropelic mud. This mud is formed at the bottom of the open ponds with stagnant water. The color is brown, bluish-black, blue, dark olive and even pink. This mud is rich in micronutrients (iodine, bromine, cobalt, etc.). Saprpelenovaya dirt gently acts on the body that allows you to use it for many diseases.
Peat mud. It is formed in marshy ground, has a dark brown color and rich in organic matter.
Various mud, having a different composition and different properties, have therapeutic and physiological effects on the body. One of the main curative factor is the heat. Using the mud helps to relieve pain, increases energy, the impact of dirt manifests anti-inflammatory and absorbing effect.
Mud baths. Mud baths are widely used at many resorts and hospitals. Mud baths create a good skin contact with curative mud, the mud temperature is distributed evenly, and the skin receptors are exposed to various components.
Mud (poultice) application
When using applications of therapeutic mud is applied only to the desired area of the body. If the mud is applied to the whole body, then exclude the region of the heart, neck and head. The duration of this procedure is typically 15-20 minutes. Procedures carried out in 1-2 days, in some cases, the procedure carried out two consecutive days and rest on the third day. If the application for a small area, the procedure can be carried out every day. Course of treatment is 12-18 procedures.
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