Sand bath is to bury a part or the whole body in the sand, and use the warmth and function of sand to strengthen the body, prevent diseases and treat diseases. Sand bathing is mostly carried out on coastal beaches or places with sand dunes. China has a long coastline and beaches all over the country. This not only provides us with beautiful scenic spots and summer resorts, but also provides us with a natural beach.

The role of sand bath

Sand bath is actually a comprehensive therapy, which integrates various therapies. When doing sand bath, sufficient ultraviolet rays play a phototherapy role; Hot fine sand is a good material for hyperthermia and has physical therapy effect; The friction between hot sand and skin has a * * * effect. Through this comprehensive effect, peripheral blood vessels of the whole body can be expanded, blood circulation can be promoted, metabolism can be accelerated, reticular endothelial system can be activated, and the activation of nervous system function can be strengthened. Therefore, sand bath is of great significance to health preservation.

Sand bath has special effects on some diseases. Such as various types of arthritis, chronic low back pain, sciatica, periarthritis of shoulder, thromboangiitis, etc. , can be treated with sand bath. Sand bath is beneficial to the absorption of exudate, inflammation and scar softening, and can also enhance gastrointestinal peristalsis, so it can cause local and systemic changes in the body. Some scholars also believe that the reason why sand bath can cure diseases is that the sun-dried sand can make heat penetrate into the joints and internal organs of the whole body and "suck" the cold and damp gas out of the body, thus achieving the purpose of expelling wind, removing dampness and enhancing physical strength. Practice has proved that the curative effect of sand bath therapy on some diseases has obviously exceeded that of simple drug treatment and indoor physical therapy.

Taboo of sand bath

The ideal season for sand bathing is from June to August every year. The initial time of sand therapy should not be too long, usually 1 ~ 3 hours a day.

When taking a sand bath, you can cover your face with a wet towel to cover your eyes, nose, mouth and ears. This can not only prevent your face and head from being sunburned by the scorching sun, but also prevent sand from entering the "seven orifices" and keep cool in the sun, which can prevent heatstroke. Drink water properly in the sand bath to replenish body fluids.

When burying sand, the sand surface should be properly covered. If it is too thick, it will feel oppressive. If it is too thin, it will burn the skin, and the heat will not penetrate into the body, and the effect will not be achieved. Exposed parts of the body should be covered with sunshade tents or umbrellas.

Patients with serious organic diseases, women during menstruation and pregnancy, children, the elderly and the weak, and those with acute inflammation and bleeding tendency are not suitable for sand bath.

Remind you that the folk remedy of sand bath comes from the internet, please follow the doctor's advice before using it.