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Something as simple and pleasant as walking by the sea, barefoot, and with water below the knees for five minutes, can change our reality, in the same way that the morning ritual of washing the face with cold water benefits our body. The secret to these simple actions lies in the controlled activation of our skin’s thermal receptors, which produce a cascade effect on the circulatory and neurohormonal systems.
The Magical Interaction Of Human Beings With Water
Virtually, all ancient civilizations were aware of the beneficial effects of water on the organism. Mesopotamian cultures as well as the Persian, Indian and Chinese civilizations, and especially Scandinavian, Celtic and Germanic cultures, attributed mystical and healing properties to water.In ancient Greece, purifying rituals with water were practiced in honor of Asclepius (Aesculapius to the Romans), the god of medicine. Hippocrates recommended hydrotherapy and the poet Homer mentions water several times in his famous works. In Roman civilization, water therapy took on a very prominent place.The impressive facilities and bas-reliefs in the Diocletian and Trajan Baths reveal the importance of hydrotherapy as a healthy preventive practice. Later, while Arab cultures maintained their high regard for water, in medieval Europe, the liquid element lost momentum until the 18th century.
Kneipp Method by Sebastian Kneipp
Kneipp Method by Sebastian Kneipp
The Science Behind It
Scientists believe that the benefits obtained through hydrotherapy reside in the systematic application of various thermal, mechanical and even chemical stimuli on the body. They note that stimulating the expansion/constriction reaction of the blood vessels increases the circulation. This, in turn, promotes the elimination of harmful substances, enhances hormone secretion and strengthens the immune and nervous systems, thus improving a mental state of relaxation and wellbeing.
Scientists believe that the benefits obtained through hydrotherapy reside in the systematic application of various thermal, mechanical and even chemical stimuli on the body. They note that stimulating the expansion/constriction reaction of the blood vessels increases the circulation. This, in turn, promotes the elimination of harmful substances, enhances hormone secretion and strengthens the immune and nervous systems, thus improving a mental state of relaxation and wellbeing.
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