Mud Thearpy

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WHAT IS MUD OR PELOID?

(from Greek pelos – mud, clay)

Mud is considered a fossil mineral resource. It is unconsolidated water basin sediments mixed with water that has formed as a result of natural geological processes. Therapeutic mud comes from natural formations consisting from water, organic matter and minerals.

HOW MUD WORKS

  • Its biostimulating properties promote regeneration of damaged skin and relieve symptoms of allergy.
  • Antimicrobial properties help prevent development of pathogenic bacteria by contributing to their destruction.
  • Antioxidant properties help prevent spontaneous autoxidation of substances essential for living organisms that results in products that are toxic to the organisms.

Therapeutic effect of mud treatments is significant. Mud continues working for 2-24 hours after the actual treatment. Effect of each treatment is combined with the effect of the previous treatment and that is why a full course of treatment has a stronger and more durable effect than that of one or several treatment sessions.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM MUD THERAPY

It is recommended for:

  • Musculoskeletal
  • Nervous
  • Digestive
  • Genital
  • Skin and other conditions

One principle applies to all: the more active the condition is, the more delicate mud therapy must be. We cannot forget that mud therapy also has many contraindications. Please follow the advice of your doctor.

WHAT MUD TREATMENTS ARE THERE?

At Jaunķemeri, mud therapy includes:

  • Applications
  • Sulphurous mud baths
  • Mud treatments in combination with electrotherapy

HOW IS MUD FOR TREATMENTS OBTAINED?

Mud is excavated from Lake Slokas swamp and delivered to Jaunķemeri where, in a special ‘mud kitchen’, we remove all roots and stones from the mud and leave it to dry for a while. After that, mud is crushed and sulphurous mineral water is added to it. Mud is heated to 50 °C in a water bath and delivered to the treatment table.

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HOW IS MUD APPLIED?

A dry blanket is put on the table and covered with polyethylene film. A 4-5 cm thick layer of heated therapeutic mud (at 38-46 °C) is created in the area of the treated body part. You are placed into the mud and the application area is covered with a thick layer of mud on top and on the sides. After that, you are covered with film and then a blanket or a throw. Another blanket or throw can be put on top for better heat insulation.

Treatment duration is 10-15 minutes. During the session, mud will cool down to body temperature. After the treatment, all covers and mud are removed.

You should take a warm shower (36-37 °C) without any soap or washing products.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

  • Do not use soap or other washing products after treatment.
  • You must rest after treatment and cannot go outdoors for at least 1 or 2 hours.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE SESSION

Pool slippers.

 

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HOW IT IS DONE

General mud baths are done in accordance with the established Ķemeri Resort traditions: 40 kg (3 buckets) of prepared mud is placed in a 200-litre bathtub and the bathtub is filled with mineral water. The mud is mixed with water and the temperature in the bath is 38-39 °C.

Bath duration is 10-20 minutes. After the bath, take a warm shower.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

  • It is not recommended using soap or washing products after the treatment.
  • You must rest after treatment and cannot go outdoors for at least 1 or 2 hours.
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COMBINED BALNEOTHERAPY AND MUD THERAPY FOR WELL-BEING AND HEALTH!

It is a special, rich treatment that includes all of the following in one session:

1. Medical consultation

2. Mud applications

3. Sulphurous mud bath

4. Classic massage

Explore some of the oldest traditions of resort medicine.

Total duration of the treatment is just over 2 hours.

Mud Therapy Bath

HOW TO PREPARE FOR TREATMENT AT HOME

To prepare for mud application at home, you will need:

  • Heat resistant container with water large enough to fit the mud bucket (e.g. casserole)
  • Thermometer
  • Polyethylene film
  • Blanket or throw
  • Rubber gloves

MUD PREPARATION FOR APPLICATION:

  • Place the mud bucket into the container with water.
  • Heat until mud in the bucket reaches 42 ⁰C throughout and remove from heat.
  • Cover the application area with polyethylene film.
  • Wearing rubber gloves, take mud from the bucket and distribute over the application area creating a 4-5 cm thick layer. Do not apply mud to inner surfaces of the joints or to the heart and neck area.
  • Wrap the application with film.
  • Cover with a blanket.
  • The application treatment duration is 15-20 minutes.
  • After that time, remove mud and take a warm shower without using any soap or sponge.
  • You must rest after treatment and cannot go outdoors for at least 1 or 2 hours.

DO NOT: Reuse mud after application.

Therapeutic mud is available at Jaunķemeri only.