Sand Bathing
Sand Bathing Therapy
Sand bathing therapy is actually used to treat various health problems and to relax the body and the mind. It’s popular in some countries , but its benefits are still under-appreciated in many other countries .Sand bathing is offered in a number of resorts, public beaches. And it is practised widely in yellow sand dunes in some countries as the oases of Algeria .
Nowadays ,people believe that sandbathing ia a cure for many physical illnesses . For instance, in Japan, the use of sand bathing tradition which dates back back to centuries sand bathing as the ultimate way to destress from everyday life.
How does the process work?
In Algeria , each year betwen June and September ,waves of people head towards the sand dunes situated in the oases to bathe in sand dunes.
In a sand hole , the person is buried till neck from 10 to 25 minutes daily (3 to 5 days) consecutive days when temperature is up to 45 C accompanied by assistants who bury , dig them out if the heat becomes too much and provide them with some water to prevent dehydration . Following the sand bathing ,the person is wrapped immediately in a warm blanket to prevent the cooling of the body which effects it adversely and should be given much water , fluids as herbal tea. while relaxing under a shed for a while .An hour after ,the person takes a shower to freshen up and cool down further.
Benefits of Sand Bathing
Sand bathing has been shown to lower blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety levels.It helps to soothe the skin, improves circulation, which reduces aches and pains in the muscles. Many believe that sand bathing is realaxing and has similar effects to a sauna.It cleans the body and helps to remove toxins through sweating ;to loosen muscles, to ease the symptoms and heal various skin conditions too. They advise people who suffer from rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica, acne, and psoriasis to try sand bathing as alternative to chemical treatmant but a medical consultation is a must before treatment . But it is not advised for people who suffer from heart problems, exceptionally sensitive skin, and high blood pressure