Poseidon's Riches - August 2014

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There has been a lot of buzz about the benefits of seawater and seaweed recently. I see it on the television, in the newspapers, and it seems that more and more medical articles are finding that deep-sea therapies can provide much goodness to the body and mind.

Yet what might seem like a hot new topic is quite far from it. For centuries people around the world (including Japan, Italy and Greece) have sought out the therapeutic advantages of seawater. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks are often credited for understanding the curative properties of the ocean. Hippocrates—the father of western medicine—even recommended hot seawater baths to treat ailments and diseases, as well as for preventative purposes. It was not until 1867, however, that therapeutic seawater immersions (and sea-based treatments) got a name of their own—thalassotherapy. Stemming from the Greek word for sea, thalassa, the term was coined by Dr. La Bonnardière to describe the use of seawater for healing and preventative measures, based on the belief that immersion in seawater revitalizes and cleanses the system. Used as a curing method, it has been found to firm and tone skin to reduce cellulite, stress, chronic fatigue, rheumatism, circulatory problems and to maintain overall wellness.

Thalassotherapy-inspired treatments by Lydia Sarfati

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POSEIDON’S RICHES August 2014 • Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa

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