Have you heard about these peculiar therapies? Thalassotherapy and algotherapy are therapies that take advantage of the properties of seawater and algae to improve health and prevent diseases. They are, therefore, recommended therapies for older people, as long as they are carried out by a professional.
The benefits of thalassotherapy and algotherapy in older people are multiple and varied. These natural treatments work by reducing the sensation of pain. It also has an antioxidant and relaxing effect, and improves blood circulation. All of this favors the general well-being of the person and their quality of life in the long term.
Thalassotherapy consists of the therapeutic use of sea water to prevent, and even cure, health problems:
- It has an analgesic effect: Due to its properties, sea water helps reduce pain, making it ideal for elderly people who suffer from rheumatic problems such as osteoarthritis.
- Anti-inflammatory effect: In cases of arthritis it has provided great results, as it reduces inflammation of the muscles and joints. People who suffer from asthma, pharyngitis or other respiratory problems also benefit from this effect.
- Muscle relaxant: Older people who suffer from insomnia and anxiety will see the anti-inflammatory effect of seawater as a great ally.
- Improvement of blood risk: the temperature of the water, its properties, and the hydromassage of the sea waves, improve blood circulation by dilating the vessels and promoting blood flow. This effect is also reflected in blood pressure, since it helps regulate it.
- Symptoms of menopause: Seawater also reduces some alterations typical of menopause such as hot flashes and sweating, making it a great ally for older women.
- Prevention of physical disability: older people progressively lose physical abilities and mobility. Against this, the anti-inflammatory, analgesic and relaxing effects of seawater can prevent or slow down this deterioration.
The properties of algotherapy
For its part, algotherapy can be used as part of the thalassotherapy treatment, or independently. In this case, natural or dried seaweed is used, which provides older people with a series of benefits, both due to their own composition and the properties they absorb from the sea.
- They have antioxidant effect, due to their properties, and are also assigned anti-tumor and skin anti-aging properties.
- It slows down the effects of osteoporosis in elderly people, due to its high content of minerals such as calcium.
- Promotes the elimination of toxins.
- It has a restorative effect and acts as a muscle relaxant.
- Draining effect that prevents fluid retention and leg swelling.
As you will see, thalassotherapy and algotherapy have multiple benefits, especially for older people who suffer from ailments for which these therapies are indicated. Do you know any other benefits of these therapies?
