Medicinal water, the basis of SPA
Medicinal water is a kind of mineral water with medically proven therapeutic, healing effects. Most medicinal waters in Hungary are effective in the treatment of locomotor disorders, but there are some which are particularly efficacious in the treatment of gynaecological and dermatological disorders, and - as part of a drinking cure- renal and metabolic conditions as well as stomach complaints.
Due to the powerful effects of medicinal (thermo-mineral) waters, there are some so-called general contradictions, in the presence of which medicinal water treatment is not advised. These contradictions are general, applying alike to all medicinal baths.
Medicinal Waters and Their Effects
Medicinal waters have a variety of effects on the body: beyond the physical properties (temperature, current, buoyancy etc.) the chemical influence of dissolved materials is also beneficial.
These elements are absorbed into the body through the skin, while at the same time the body can secrete materials into the water; finally, during bathing dissolved materials can be inhaled in the steam.
It is easy to show the beneficial effects of medicinal bathing treatments through indirect means; for instance, a significant proportion of patients find that if they follow a bathing cure, they can either do without pain killers altogether, stop taking them for a long time, or else significantly reduce the dose. To take another example, the amount of sick leave taken by sufferers of chronic locomotor disorders in the year after taking a bathing cure was significantly less than in other years.
Medicinal waters are not only valuable for bathing; they can be efficacious in the form of drinking cures (for gastroenterological, renal, and certain metabolic diseases) and in inhalation form (for respiratory diseases).
Balneotherapy, a kind of treatment involving medicinal waters, also includes certain types of mud therapy. Mud used in pack form is highly beneficial for the treatment of chronic locomotor and gynaecological illnesses. You can find several facilities for the above mentioned therapies and cures in Héviz.
Wellness, the Secret of Success
You, too, are probably in a race against time, trying to retain your youth by taking vitamins or running and exercising. Wellness is a way of life that aims to create a healthy body, soul and mind through knowledge and positive intervention. The major characteristics of wellness are: active protection of health, regular exercise, a healthy diet, avoiding hazardous substances, regular relaxation and stress management, and an environmentally friendly approach to life. Our hotels in Hungary offer their guests a wide range of exercise options. Swimming is regarded by medical practitioners as an ideal form of exercise, and the fitness centres associated with swimming pools provide up-to-date exercise machines to keep their patrons fit. And several other opportunities are detailed at the description of our Hotels.
