Fall is the last moment to boost immunity ahead of the upcoming winter infection season, especially as there is still no vaccine or cure for the coronavirus. Brine may be helpful in building immunity.
We work harder and harder and live in constant tension. This may result in a decrease in immunity. Unfortunately, lying on the couch in front of the TV will not regenerate the strength needed to fight infection. How to strengthen our natural protective barrier? It is worth going to specialized centers where brine baths, massages, aromatherapy, light physical activity and SPA treatments help to build health, improve the body’s immunity and help regain energy.
All this is provided by Sopotorium, which combines the advantages of a health resort and SPA. The hotel located in Sopot also offers an appropriate diet, tailored to individual needs, physical activity, many therapeutic and cosmetic treatments and a maritime climate. Its specificity is treatments with the use of brine.
Why brine?
Brine is a natural healing water with a sodium chloride concentration greater than 1,5%. Its beneficial influence on the human body is dealt with in the field of medicine – balneology. From the St. Wojciecha in Sopot, from a depth of 800 m, flows 4,4% bromide, iodide and boron brine, also containing large amounts of potassium and magnesium. Bathing in such water brings not only relaxation, but also increases the body’s resistance.
They are used to support the treatment of rheumatic, musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory diseases. The ions contained in the brine, necessary for the proper functioning of the body, are absorbed by the skin, thus regulating the work of all internal organs. The biochemical action of the brine dilates the capillaries and improves blood circulation. Selenium contained in it is essential for the health of the heart muscle and blood vessels. Brine is also a natural inhaler and brings relief to people with asthma or allergies. Inhaling the spray of brine has a relaxing, cleansing and anti-inflammatory effect on the respiratory tract.
Strengthening the body’s defensive forces
In Sopotorium, you can use therapeutic brine baths, inhale brine in the graduation tower and inhalatorium, and relax in the pool with brine water. The most important rule in building immunity is not to weaken it. Lack of sleep, stress and fatigue can lower it. Long-term stress exhausts us physically and mentally. As a result, natural immunity is lowered and susceptibility to disease is increased. Research shows that stressed people are less immune to the common cold virus.
It often happens that we get it just after the end of stressful situations, when we have exhausted the body’s energy resources. Stress also weakens resistance to much more serious diseases, even cancer. A brine bath allows you to get rid of stress-induced tensions, which also cause pain in the joints and spine. The chloride and sodium ions contained in the brine affect the functioning of the nervous system through the nerve endings in the skin – they reduce tension, relax, eliminate fatigue and reduce pain. Acceleration of circulation during bathing improves oxygenation of tissues, thanks to which the body’s vitality returns.
In addition to brine baths in Sopotorium, it is also worth trying cryotherapy, i.e. cold treatment. Why? Cryotherapy, which involves local or systemic lowering of the temperature in the cryochamber to even -160 degrees Celsius, will perfectly cope with pain, inflammation, muscle tension and even skin changes, such as acne. In addition to its pro-health properties, cryotherapy relaxes, adds energy, helps reduce cellulite and helps you fall asleep.
Solyanka for beauty
The brine has an invaluable effect on the skin. It also brings very good results in atopic dermatitis, acting anti-inflammatory and antipruritic. It normalizes exfoliation of the epidermis and accelerates its regeneration. Effectively moisturizes, softens and nourishes the skin. It has a firming effect and delays the aging process. After bathing treatments, the skin is smoother and more tense. The elements contained in the water also increase the secretion of serotonin, called the happiness hormone, and a good mood translates into an improvement in appearance. Interestingly, salt increases sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, among others after swimming in the sea, we sunbathe faster.
Places that heal
Sopot is one of the few places in Poland that has proven health benefits and has been granted the status of a health resort. The spa in Sopot is characterized by a highly stimulating atmosphere. In addition to the brines, the health-promoting effect is also the wind carrying an iodine-rich aerosol and coniferous forests that emit essential oils. Green areas constitute over 60% of Sopot’s area. Excellent air quality is also important, distinguishing this city from others. In autumn, Sopot has a very high concentration of iodine, and the deficiency of this element causes thyroid disease, weakens immunity and makes us catch a cold more often. They can also lead to brain disorders and reduced memory capacity.