By Dr. S Subhash, CMO, Nirvana Nature Cure, Pune.
Since ancient times, people have recognized the healing properties of mud. Its “salts” are a complex mix of minerals purported to draw toxins from the body and nourish the skin. Mud bath therapy is a very popular treatment under Naturopathy and is highly beneficial in detoxification and rejuvenation process. Mud is an important element of nature. It contains important minerals which have positive effects on human health. Mud can absorb toxins from the human body and therefore is very useful in preventing many diseases. It also helps in cooling and relaxing the body as it can hold moisture for a long time.
At Nirvana Nature Cure, mud wraps and mud baths are an important part of the detoxification regimen, which also includes massage and healthy eating. “Even if you’re living a clean lifestyle, you still have toxic build-up through the foods you eat, the air you breathe, and the water you’re drinking,” says Dr. S Subhash at Nirvana Nature Cure. “Your skin is the largest organ on your body, and that’s going to absorb the most, and it’s going to release the most toxins. The mud draws out toxins through your skin.”
Mud may be applied to the patient in sitting or lying position. This helps to improve the skin condition by increasing the circulation and energizing the skin tissues.
Mud therapy could be used in different forms
● Mud Packs: This involves frequent application of packs of mud. It helps in improving skin complexion and acts on skin spots and patches to reduce them.
● Mud Baths: This involves application of special kinds of mud rich in natural salts and mineral over the entire body (except the head). Mud baths are useful in many skin diseases such as Urticaria, Leucoderma.
Mud Therapy is useful for: Hyper Acidity, Gastro Intestinal Diseases- Chronic Constipation.
Medical Benefits:
- Mud modifies nitric oxide, myeloperoxidase and glutathione peroxidase levels in arthritic patients.
- Mud modifies beta endorphin and stress hormones in patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) by reducing inflammation and pain, therefore diminishes the cause of stress and relieves from OA.
