{"id":1029,"date":"2014-01-31T05:21:35","date_gmt":"2014-01-31T05:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/?p=1029"},"modified":"2014-01-31T05:21:35","modified_gmt":"2014-01-31T05:21:35","slug":"mud-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/mud-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Mud Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mud has been recognized as a beneficial remedy since ancient times. It has a mention in the Vedas and is still recognized as a part of the naturopathic treatment. Mud is supposed to have healing properties and especially when it is combined with other remedies or essential oils, it makes wonders.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mud is used in treatment of skin troubles and for skin rejuvenation. Mud therapy is a popular herbal spa treatment and forms an essential part of the anti aging program.<\/p>\n

Principle<\/b><\/p>\n

Mud is considered to contain five basic elements of nature that have a healing effect on the mind, body and spirit. The dark color of mud helps to absorb colors from the exterior and transfer it into the body. Mud is used by applying it on the body, as it can absorb moisture and cause cooling.<\/p>\n

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Method<\/b><\/p>\n

The mud that is used for mud therapy is carefully collected from the lower layers of ground to avoid the presence of contaminants. It is powdered, dried and strained to remove other unwanted particles. Mud therapy is performed by trained therapists as there are specifications regarding the collection, quality and the application of mud for therapeutic purposes. The therapists decide the therapy time duration and are generally for round 20 to 40 minutes.<\/p>

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Some of the ways of using it include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Mud Pack<\/strong> \u2013 In this type, mud is applied as a pack on the skin surface of the body. Mud helps to absorb moisture and cools the part. This is highly beneficial in treatment of chronic disorders, sprains, bruises, boils and other skin complaints. Mud pack is also placed on the abdomen to relive gastric troubles and indigestion. In mud face pack, mud is applied on the face and around the eyes, is allowed to dry and then the face is washed with cool water. This treatment is useful in acne, for anti aging and for dark circle under the eyes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • Mud Bath<\/strong> \u2013 In this, mud is applied to the entire body as if having a bath in mud. Mud or clay is spread on a sheet and the sheet is wrapped around the body. The body is covered with blankets depending on the temperature in the room. This helps to increase movement and circulation to the skin, improves complexion, clears skin pores and helps in skin toning. It is useful in psoriasis, leucoderma and other skin complaints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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