Health treatment ABC
Anti-aging
Attempting to slow down the natural aging process. In this way, people aim to maintain their quality of life as they get older. A specific nutritional and fitness programme can help to achieve this, as can a positive outlook on life. The approach should also incorporate a comprehensive medical check-up.
Ayurveda
Body, mind and soul are inseparable – the Indian ‘life science’ has been practised for more than 3,000 years in order to improve quality of life. The ‘basic energies’ play an important role in this, as do particular forms of nutrition.
Callanetics
A refined form of gymnastics: small movements which are easy on the joints are intended to particularly stimulate those muscles in the body which miss out in everyday life. The desired side-effect is that your muscle tissue becomes tighter.
Foot reflex zone massage
Stimulating particular zones on the soles of the feet is intended to boost your body’s ability to heal. Each reflex zone corresponds with certain other regions and organs in the body.
Lymph drainage
Precise massages along the lymph vessels can have a purging effect and help you to regain a smooth complexion.
Mud treatment
The healing power of the sea – warm mud with mineral salts, calcium and magnesium is applied to areas of the body where pain is felt in order to alleviate rheumatic and arthritic pains. The rich minerals and nutrients in the mud cleanse the skin and prevent inflammation, whilst the pleasant warmth provides a sense of deep relaxation.
Qigong
Meditation, concentration, breathing and movement as practised in China – qigong helps you to sense the life force in your own body. Blockages can be cleared and ailments can disappear.
Reiki
The therapist lays his or her hands on your body, channelling healing energy into those specific regions which are causing ailments. According to Japanese medicine, this activates your bodies self-healing powers.
Tai Chi
The life force of ‘chi’ is at the centre of Chinese philosophy. The flowing movements of shadow boxing encourage this energy to flow freely. Practised slowly but forcefully, the exercises strengthen your spine, muscles and ligaments.
Thalassic treatments
The name stems from the ancient Greek word ‘thalassa’, meaning ‘sea’. The treatments use the rich substances contained in the North and Baltic seas, such as minerals, vitamins and trace minerals. Algae masks, mud baths, water aerobics, seawater whirlpool baths and warm mud masks alleviate skin problems and rheumatic pains.
