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The word SPA comes from the Latin prefix "health by water", in which Solus= health, Por= = via, Aqua= = water, which means using water to achieve health. The method is to make full use of the physical characteristics, temperature and impact of water to achieve the effect of maintaining fitness. SPA (French SolusPorAqua) means "healthy water", while English leisure culture SPA(Spring puteair) means "enjoying pure air in the mineral spring area". The wonderful smell of SPA has been circulated for hundreds of years, and it was recorded in ancient Greek literature. Adding minerals, aromatherapy, herbs and flowers to water can prevent diseases and delay aging.

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1 Introduction

2 source

2. 1 beautiful legend

3 Meili

4 foreign spas

4. 1 Thailand Hot Springs

4.2 Indonesia-mysterious traditional therapy for skin beauty and detoxification

4.3 Japan-Enjoy the exquisite resort hotel SPA.

4.4 Canada-ancient Roman hot spring pools and hot spring pools

4.5 New Zealand-geothermal hot springs are your choice.

5 efficacy

6 requirements

7 contraindications and side effects

8 misunderstanding

8. 1 myth A: Spa is a petal bath.

8.2 Myth 2: It's too boring to do SPA, and chat on mobile phone.

8.3 Myth 3: One spa is suitable for everyone.

8.4 Myth D: You can only go to the beauty salon to experience the SPA.

Spa-Introduction

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SPA in a narrow sense refers to a beauty and health SPA with various forms, including cold bath, hot bath, alternating hot and cold bath, seawater bath, hot spring bath and tap water bath. Every bath can relax tense muscles and nerves to a certain extent, eliminate toxins in the body and prevent diseases. In recent years, it has been found that spa combined with various aromatic essential oils massage can accelerate fat burning and have slimming effect.

Broadly speaking, SPA includes well-known hydrotherapy, aromatic massage, bathing, removing dead angles and so on. Modern SPA mainly realizes all-round relaxation through the five sensory functions of human body, namely, hearing (dietetic music), taste (herbal tea, healthy diet), touch (massage, contact), smell (natural aromatic essential oil), vision (natural or imitation natural landscape, humanistic environment) and so on. , integrating essence, qi and spirit to realize the relaxation of body, mind and spirit. Now SPA has evolved. SPA is the most common form of spa. According to research, the name of SPA originated from a small town called "SPA" in Belgium during the Roman Empire, because there was a hot spring there, which was famous for its beauty and even for treating diseases. Only in modern times did scientists discover the secret of hot springs. The essential oil in the water comes from the soaking of thousands of flowers and plants on the local mountain in the upstream water source. So now people simulate the construction of similar environment and water quality to make it have a healthy and bodybuilding effect on the human body, which is the modern "SPA".

The key of modern hydrotherapy is water resources and water equipment, such as barrel bath, wet steaming, dry steaming, shower and hydraulic massage bath. And minerals, seabed mud, flower extracts, plant essential oils, etc., are often used to improve water quality and act on the human body. In real life, SPA has the following functions: beauty beauty, relaxing body, soothing body and mind, healthy skin, treating diseases and so on.

SPA has different themes, some of which are mainly relaxation, soothing and detoxification; Some focus on bodybuilding and slimming; There are also heavy aromatic essential oils, marine living water or pure herbal therapies. But no matter what kind of SPA, it can meet the basic needs of six pleasant senses, such as hearing (diet music), smell (natural flowers), vision (natural landscape), taste (healthy dining), touch (massage care) and thinking (inner relaxation).

SPA's pleasant body and mind find an outlet for the pressure of internal hoarding, which makes people enjoy harmony and balance in body, mind and spirit and let people taste it. Physical beauty, mental beauty and spiritual beauty are the dreams of modern urbanites in the future healthy state. The pleasant fragrance from SPA gives people care and comfort in body, mind and spirit, cares for your face and soul, and makes you full of vitality and spirit from the inside out.

Spa- origin

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As early as BC 1500, Indians used this "magic water" to heal wounds and relieve pain, and the ancient Greeks also used it as a panacea for treating diseases and strengthening the body. In luxurious ancient Rome, people used the natural difference of water temperature to divide public bathrooms into extremely hot pools, slightly hot pools and cold pools. It has become a public exchange place for warriors to wash dirt.

/kloc-In the 5th century, the name SPA came from a small valley called Spau near Liege, Belgium, which is a hot and warm area and rich in minerals. Local residents treat various diseases and pains by soaking in hot springs. Therefore, the local hot springs are well known. /kloc-After the 0/8th century, SPA became popular among European aristocrats and became their first choice for vacation and fitness.

In addition to hydrotherapy, the ancient Romans also used natural mineral springs as a treatment in other parts of Europe. Later, more and more hot spring resorts appeared all over the world. California, France, Britain, Italy, Austria, Japan, Taiwan Province and other places have well-known SPA health centers, and spa, a leisure and beauty method, is also very popular in these places.

With the development of the times, people constantly give SPA new ways and richer connotations. Nowadays, SPA, a spa that combines ancient traditions and modern high technology, is no longer the exclusive pet of nobles, but has gradually become a fashionable and healthy concept for modern urbanites to return to nature, eliminate physical and mental fatigue, and integrate leisure, beauty and decompression. With the five senses therapy, all kinds of activities related to relieving stress and body and mind can be called SPA.

Beautiful legend

Legend has it that three or four hundred years ago, Greek doctors suggested that hydrotherapy could prevent diseases. Until the14th century, there was a small town called Spa in the Ardennes forest area of Belgium. Residents found that there are many natural springs spewing out here with extremely low salinity and no mineral impurities. Whether drinking or bathing, it is of great benefit to the human body. Residents use it to treat pain and diseases, so it has become the birthplace of modern hydrotherapy.

There is also a legend that hydrotherapy was discovered by Catholic priest SebastianKneipp in19th century. He used hot and cold water therapy to stimulate body function, promote blood circulation and relieve stress, which was very effective and gradually evolved into a popular "water therapy".

There is also a legend that in a small town called Spau in Liege, Belgium, there are beautiful forests and mineral-rich hot springs around it. Residents go to hot springs to treat diseases, and at the same time they can refresh themselves in nature and enjoy natural gifts, hence the name SPA. And send beauty and fitness and other forms.

Spa- charm

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The atmosphere created by SPA is unique: in the elegant space with beautiful sound and lingering fragrance, you can enjoy the caress of water drops, petals, green leaves and soil, and suck fresh breath from plants in the Yuan Ye of natural forest. Everything is so warm and quiet, as free as birds flying in the sky and fish swimming in the water, and you can forget all your troubles. The grass grows in the wall and warblers fly, while the world of mortals rolls outside. It seems like a lifetime ago, but Taoyuan and the world of mortals are just close at hand.

SPA includes facial care, music massage, aromatherapy, lymphatic detoxification, hydrotherapy, mud therapy, ocean therapy, yoga, facial features therapy and so on. , with health care, beauty, fitness and comfort as the main purpose, water, color, sound, light, plant aromatic essential oil, dead sea mineral mud and even hot stone as the beauty tools, full of human vision (color, natural landscape, although there are weight measurement, detoxification, decompression, some focus on beauty slimming, some focus on herbal therapy and so on. The love brought to you is all spring rain, which makes people "intoxicated and don't know where to go."

In the SPA world, you can beauty beauty, keep fit, relax and keep in good health, feel the rain and the gentle care of beauticians. After washing with fragrant flowers and Merlot, I was tired when I stepped out of the SPA. I smelled of flowers and plants all over. I was really a vanilla beauty. No wonder many city ladies, working girls and romantic gentlemen are fascinated by it, and it has become a way for them to show their taste in life.

SPA not only provides facial, hand and foot beauty, but also various courses such as health care, body shaping and weight loss. In addition to female customers, the customer base can also urge the accompanying male customers to do physical health maintenance. The hot springs here can be drunk at ordinary times, which has a significant effect on gastrointestinal diseases. Because most people's obesity is caused by indigestion in the gastrointestinal system, such hot springs can treat gastrointestinal diseases on the one hand, and promote lymphatic circulation on the other hand, metabolize excess fat and waste in the body, thus making the digestive system of the body stronger.

Therefore, SPA can be said to be a "physical and mental beauty charging station" to replenish energy.

Spa- foreign spa

Thailand SPA

The biggest feature of Thai SPA is that it emphasizes the harmony between self and mind, and widely uses mysterious Thai natural therapy and health care. Thai SPA has many secret recipes. In addition to being good at using the essence of natural plants to prepare raw materials for beauty and body building, she also cooperates with a variety of organic health SPA catering, stretching massage skills, Thai traditional massage and meditation, yoga, Tai Chi and other SPA courses. It is a SPA model that advocates treatment and decompression, in order to relax and balance your body and mind.

Indonesia-Mysterious Traditional Therapy of Skin Beauty and Detoxification

Indonesia has always been called the spice islands. It has long known how to use the characteristics of natural flowers and plants to expel toxins from the body, promote blood circulation and keep skin and hair soft and smooth. These traditional methods of keeping secrets have been largely integrated into the treatment of SPA and become popular local characteristics. Many tourists will rest for a few days in mineral spring resorts run by aborigines. At sunrise, soak in spring water covered with morning dew petals and drink herbal tea. At sunset, lying in a cool bed, surrounded by white gauze. The therapist will smear the secret essential oil on your skin, massage your skin with soft hands, and lead you into a long and quiet dream with a slight sea breeze and a faint fragrance. ...

Japan-Enjoy the exquisite resort spa.

Because there are many hot springs in Japan, hot springs have become the most popular hot spring tourism hotspot in Japan by combining the popular aromatic detoxification essential oil therapy with healthy diet. SPA in Japan is very close to Southeast Asia, and there are many exquisite routes in resort hotels. There are countless hotels offering spa facilities and treatment courses. Even in a small place like the hall near Beppu, you can enjoy the treatment courses carefully designed by the spa owner for you.

Baden-baden-a holiday resort with natural mineral springs.

Baden-baden is the most typical children's spa in Europe. Its hot springs can not only relax tendons and activate collaterals, dispel wind and damp, and treat gastrointestinal discomfort by soaking, but also treat diseases and strengthen the body after drinking.

Canada-ancient Roman hot spring pool

The hot springs on Mount Fan Luo have a miraculous effect on rheumatism, because sulphur springs are rich in minerals and hydrogen sulfide. It is said that someone once left the crutch that accompanied him for many years after soaking for more than ten days, which is also the most talked about. Banff SpringsHotel looks like a dream castle. It is not only the most beautiful and legendary landmark in the area, but also one of the best places for spa tourism in recent years due to the huge investment in building new spa facilities.

New Zealand-geothermal hot springs are your choice.

There are frequent geothermal activities in Rotorua, New Zealand. As soon as you enter the area, you can immediately feel the white smoke and strong sulfur smell in the air. The most attractive tourists are the geysers and steaming mud wonders here, as well as the Polynesian hot spring SPA, which can improve skin quality and relieve muscle soreness.

Spa- efficacy

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All the organs in the human body are connected with the reflection area on the skin, so the hydrotherapy water bed can produce soothing effect during the treatment. Different spa plans can be combined for specific therapeutic purposes.

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In order to keep healthy and keep a good figure, many factors must be considered, such as adopting a low-calorie diet, exercising, stimulating blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, and relaxing tense muscles, which are all part of hydrotherapy. In addition, water therapy combined with marine therapy of Shanghai algae can also absorb various minerals and rare trace elements through the skin and restore intracellular balance; Through the infiltration and stimulation of lymphatic circulation, toxins are eliminated, which has the function of continuously restoring physical fitness.

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The natural balance of human body is always threatened by external pressure factors. In order to cope with it, a series of neurohormones will be released automatically in the human body, which is called adaptation syndrome. The pressure-resistant design of the spa can relieve the pressure.

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Eating a low-calorie diet, exercising and changing attitude are the fundamental ways to lose weight. Hydrotherapy helps to relax the body's fluids, and the total amount of water flowing in the body increases by about 30%, which can reduce the fat cell clusters in human tissues or between tissues. Spa can also accelerate the metabolism of fat and sugar in the body. Hydromassage combined with seaweed is very effective for weight loss.

Spa- requirements

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Jin Yunrong, a beauty expert in Taiwan Province Province and president of the Far East Branch of International Aromatherapy, pointed out that a SPA integrating health care and beauty must meet the following three conditions:

You can't do a SPA without water, and it must be running water, such as hot spring water. If the beauty salon doesn't have this condition to open a SPA, it is necessary to add some minerals to the bathtub to make it chemically close to hot spring water. There must be decompression care. Modern people are under great emotional pressure at work. Decompression nursing, such as aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage massage, etc., can relieve and relax SPA customers physically and mentally. There must be a "five senses" situation. SPA is to achieve physical and mental comfort through the five sensory functions of the human body: hearing, taste, touch, smell and vision. These include:

Hearing-music with therapeutic effect

Smell-the fragrance of natural flowers and plants

Visual-comfortable landscape

Taste-provide a healthy diet

Touch massage, skin care

SPA must satisfy customers with these five senses and provide meticulous care.

How to enjoy SPA

1. Know yourself and prescribe the right medicine.

Don't rush to change clothes and take a shower before you do the SPA. Take a few minutes to do a survey, and understand your physical condition and temperament according to the analysis of the survey report. Then start from yourself and choose the SPA that suits you according to your own reality.

2. Relax and get rid of other thoughts.

You can think of SPA as: enjoy a romantic and comfortable travel holiday; Read a meaningful and fresh book; Listen to a quiet music. The premise of enjoying all this is to be quiet, let go of everything and not think about any worldly trifles.

3, mobilize the five senses, wholeheartedly.

As lingering as the running water in the south of the Yangtze River in March, quiet music, soft light, aromatic plant essential oil and even hot stones can all be used in the SPA. Therefore, to enjoy the SPA, we need to fully mobilize the five senses, and achieve a kind of physical, mental and spiritual comfort through the five sensory functions of the human body: sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch.

Spa- contraindications and side effects

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Hot spring therapy is not recommended for the following patients.

1, people who are unconscious or unconscious, Alzheimer's disease, mental degradation and balance disorder, so as to avoid being flooded and having accidents.

2, arrhythmia.

3. Patients with epilepsy who have not received treatment.

4. Diabetic patients with poor blood sugar control or hypoglycemia.

5, severe varicose veins of lower limbs.

6, the light and heat sensitive person (such as erythema patients).

7. Malignant tumor.

8. Hypertension patients with poor blood pressure control.

9. Postural hypotension.

side effect

1, skin is sensitive to external heat, with rash and itching.

2. The user is infected with bacteria due to the carelessness of environmental sanitation.

3. The thermal effect should be -5%. In the first week, users will have physical discomfort, general weakness, fatigue and other effects, but gradually return to normal.

4. Avoid crimes and injuries caused by violent water column impact.

Spa- misunderstanding

Myth 1: Spa is a petal bath.

Bathing is just one of the forms or processes of SPA. With this view, when you go to a beauty salon to do a SPA, you may feel that doing such a "bath" is expensive, troublesome and time-consuming. So the SPA you do may only achieve the shallowest skin cleaning effect.

Myth 2: doing SPA is too boring, chatting on mobile phone.

Some people say that if Li Bai lived in modern times and had a mobile phone pinned to his waist, he probably wouldn't have become a "poet saint", because he might have just got a little inspiration to write poetry and was bored to death by all kinds of cell phone ringtones. What else can he talk about and write poetry? The same is true of doing SPA. With the mobile phone, all kinds of secular troubles in the process of SPA may detonate at any time, and you can't really enjoy the SPA.

Myth 3: One kind of SPA is suitable for everyone.

People's physique, personality and temperament vary widely, and different people can't have exactly the same requirements for SPA. To do SPA, we also need "specific problems, specific analysis". For example, impetuous, active and competitive people will add fuel to the fire when they go to the incentive SPA, while those who are not enterprising and easy to get tired will only be more tired when they go to the SPA to purify their body and mind.