What is Thalassotherapy?
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Thalassotherapy is the therapeutic use of seawater in the form of marine products like algae, seaweed, and marine mud
to promote health & wellness The name comes from the Greek words thalassa ("the sea") and therapia ("treat") EQUITHALASSO: Thalassotherapy for horses EQUITHALASSO® products were created and developed by Equine Osteopath Bénédicte Lucazeau. They launched in France in 2010 and are now available in Canada! |
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The Origin of Thalassotherapy
- The principle behind Thalassotherapy is that repeated immersion in warm seawater, marine mud, and protein-rich algae helps restore the body's natural chemical balance.
- When immersed in warm seawater, the body absorbs the minerals it needs -- trace elements of magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium and iodide -- through the skin.
- The use of heated seawater for therapeutic benefits dates back to the Romans, who also loved soaking in hot mineral springs.
- Modern thalassotherapy was pioneered in France, which still has more thalassotherapy spas than any other country. It is literally a medical cure, not just a rest.
What do Equithalasso products do?
Before competition or heavy work:
• Helps to physically prepare the muscles and joints for the increased level and duration of activity
– Removes muscle tension to facilitate movement and impulsion
– Preps joints and tendons to help prevent sprains and strains
After competition:
• Aids in and accelerates recovery
– Eliminates the toxins that build up post-effort
– Eliminates muscle tension and muscle soreness
– Soothes limbs and tissues: heat, swelling, strains
• Helps to physically prepare the muscles and joints for the increased level and duration of activity
– Removes muscle tension to facilitate movement and impulsion
– Preps joints and tendons to help prevent sprains and strains
After competition:
• Aids in and accelerates recovery
– Eliminates the toxins that build up post-effort
– Eliminates muscle tension and muscle soreness
– Soothes limbs and tissues: heat, swelling, strains