Khmelnik is a resort city located in the western part of Ukraine. Its location, between the two arms of the Southern Bug, made it in ancient times a strategically important place for any state. For this reason, the city has changed citizenship more than once in its history. The first mention of the settlement of people on the island was found in 1362, during its existence it was attributed to the Commonwealth, the Principality of Lithuania, the Russian Empire, and today it is a Ukrainian city. The main occupation of the townspeople is work in sanatoriums and in the sphere of servicing holidaymakers. In 1934, after geological surveys, sources were discovered, the main medical element of which is radon. In Ukraine, Khmelnik is the only resort where there is healing water with such a spectrum of action. Peat mud extracted at the Voitovetsky deposit complements the balneological treatment. The entire range of treatment using local advantages offers the sanatorium "Radon" (Khmelnik).
Radon: benefits and harms
Water containing radon forms continuously, circulating in granites saturated with an inert gas. The radon element is a volatile heavy gas that does not have color, taste, smell, it is a radioactive and the rarest element on Earth. This is its usefulness for short-term use and harm when constantly in the places of its allocation. The main contributing factor is alpha radiation.
The positive effects of radon sources are confirmed by clinical studies. According to Professor Bogolyubov V.M. (Academician of RAMS): “Radon is necessary for the normal functioning of the body, stimulation of its protective and adaptive reactions, leads to an increase in life expectancy, fertility and the body’s resistance to various diseases, including cancer.” Dosed use of radon water in the form of baths, inhalations, and drinking helps to cope with many diseases and significantly improve the general condition of a person. For example, it stimulates the body's immune mechanisms, affects life expectancy in the direction of its increase, restores nerve fibers, has a positive effect on the organs of internal secretion, stimulates the metabolism and much more.
Alpha radiation has a positive effect only with short-term use, a long stay in the zone of constant radiation leads to the opposite effect. Radon is one of the hazardous gases. It causes genetic changes, accumulates in the body, in particular in the endocrine glands. It easily enters the bloodstream and spreads with it throughout the body, which causes radiation sickness. The use of radon should occur only under strict medical supervision, self-medication can lead not only to undesirable, but to fatal consequences.
Contraindications
Before you go for treatment, pay attention to contraindications. Sanatorium "Radon" (Khmelnik) does not recommend coming for treatment for the following diseases:
- Any diseases in the acute stage (chronic, weighed down by purulent processes).
- Infectious diseases in the acute stage (including tuberculosis).
- Malignant tumors, neoplasms.
- Pregnancy in any trimester.
- Hypertension in the third stage.
Sanatorium "Radon": description
The health resort is located in the historical part of the city, which has been inhabited on the island since antiquity. The sanatorium offers patients accommodation in a unique natural park of national importance.
Reception of patients in the new sanatorium "Radon" (Khmelnik) began in 1967. Over time, he became very popular and overgrown with regular customers. In the period of the 90s, the health resort fell into decay, but the staff managed to preserve all the experience and knowledge gained over many years of work. Today, visitors are offered professional treatment using the latest equipment for the treatment of diseases of a narrow focus, as well as for healing the whole body.
Sanatorium "Radon" (Khmelnik) invites you to improve the health of people with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, nervous diseases and many others. Procedures are prescribed by a doctor, treatment is under control, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
Two residential complexes provide a comfortable stay in rooms of different categories. Sanatorium "Radon" (Khmelnik) has a landscaped area where everyone will like a place near the alpine hill, one of the many fountains or in the alleys of a picturesque park.
Medical profile
The main medical factor in the sanatorium is radon water and its use for medical purposes. Khmelnik resort, sanatorium "Radon" is accepted for procedures and treatment according to the following indications:
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal and musculoskeletal systems (ankylosing spondylitis, arthrosis, arthropathy, arthritis, osteochondrosis, etc.)
- Cardiovascular diseases (varicose veins, rehabilitation after a stroke, vegetative-vascular dystonia, hypertension of 1, 2 degrees, venous insufficiency, coronary heart disease, etc.).
- Nervous diseases (sleep disorders, migraine, radiculitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, rehabilitation after meningoencephalitis, etc.).
- Respiratory diseases (chronic bronchitis, frequent colds, respiratory allergies, bronchial asthma).
- Gynecological diseases (infertility, endometriosis, postoperative rehabilitation, menopause, etc.).
- Skin diseases (eczema, neurodermatitis, etc.).
- Diseases of the endocrine system, metabolic problems (diabetes mellitus, obesity of 1, 2 degrees, diabetic neuropathy, gout).
- Rehabilitation of post-burn conditions.
Health resort "Radon" (Khmelnik) accepts adults and children from 12 years old for treatment. Accommodation for young guests is possible from any age. Before arrival, the hospital’s specialists recommend issuing a spa card, which will expedite the appointment of procedures without wasting time on initial tests.
Types of treatment
Sanatorium "Radon" (Ukraine, Khmelnik) provides a full range of procedures aimed at curing diseases. A wide range of methods are applied.
Balneotherapy. All types of radon therapy: baths with full immersion, local procedures for individual parts of the body, limbs, dry radon baths. There is also the opportunity to immerse yourself in aromatic and fortifying baths: with pine extract, bischofite, with the addition of iodine and bromine, etc. Several types of showers will give a tone to the whole body (Charcot, ascending, underwater, circulating).
Peloid therapy. Peat mud of the local Voitovetsky deposit is used for the procedures. Its use has an effective effect on joint diseases, the effects of injuries, neuritis, neuralgia and other diseases. Peloid therapy can be prescribed if there are contraindications to treatment with radon sources.
Vertebrology. Targeted treatment of spinal problems : underwater traction with the effect of decompression, hardware “dry” traction, traditional massage, therapeutic chipping, medical blockade.
Physiotherapy . Sanatorium "Radon" (Khmelnik) has modern devices that generate more than 20 types of therapeutic current. The range of treatment includes magnetotherapy, ultrasound therapy, magnetogia, phonophoresis, phototherapy, microwave therapy.
Urology. For treatment, a urological complex is used to get rid of chronic prostatitis. During the treatment period, the patient's condition is monitored by the attending physician, analyzes are carried out on their own diagnostic base.
Gynecology. The whole range of possibilities of the physiotherapeutic complex is used; healing mud of Saki Lake is used for the procedures. Reception is conducted by an experienced gynecologist.
Speleotherapy. In the health resort they built a chamber, the walls of which are finished with salt coating. Staying in a cave contributes to the treatment of people suffering from allergies, frequent respiratory diseases. Musical accompaniment helps to relax and conduct a session of healthy healing sleep.
Two types of saunas. Cryosauna stimulates the body's defenses, the immune system, stabilizes the hormonal background. It has a positive effect on the skin condition: color, turgor improves, cellulite significantly decreases after a course of procedures. An infrared sauna warms the body at the cellular level, makes the ligaments elastic, improves joint mobility. The course of infrared heating helps to lose weight, improves the appearance of the skin and its condition.
Physiotherapy. For vacationers, an individual program for classes in the gym, pool is drawn up. Walking sessions, health paths are available to everyone. Consulting a doctor on exercise therapy will allow you not to get too carried away and not be lazy on the way to recovery.
Cosmetology. In the equipped room of cosmetic procedures, vacationers are provided with a range of services: microderbasia, lymphatic drainage, mechanical cleaning of the face, etc. Spa programs include several types of body wraps (chocolate, mud, etc.) with a lifting effect.
Diagnostics. Our own research laboratory allows us to conduct clinical and biochemical analyzes and functional studies.
Housing stock
For accommodation, the maximum of opportunities that the city of Khmelnik has is provided. Sanatorium "Radon" offers to accommodate two buildings. Total number of seats - 300. Room categories:
- Standard. The room is designed for two, there is a double bed, the necessary set of furniture, dishes. Cost - from 1230 rubles. per day per person.
- Twin. Designed for two people, the room has two separate beds. Cost - from 1230 rubles. per day for one person.
- Standard plus. Superior room for 2 people. A choice of one and two bedroom apartments, in addition to the standard set of furniture, there is an additional coffee table, sofa. The cost of living per person per day - from 1400 rubles.
- VIP All rooms of this category are located on a separate floor with limited access. Consist of two rooms, have a large area, comfortable furniture. Cost - from 1480 rubles. per day from one resident.
All prices are presented according to the price list of 2016. Regardless of the category, the entire housing stock is equipped with bathrooms with a shower, where there is a hairdryer. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, and there is a TV (LCD) with cable TV channels, a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a landline telephone, WI-FI. There is a food and medicine delivery service to the room.
A ticket to the sanatorium "Radon" has two types:
- Sanatorium-resort: full board (meals) is provided, accommodation, treatment.
- Course: the patient receives only treatment, without accommodation and food.
Nutrition
For guests of the health resort, using full board, three meals a day are organized in the dining room. Two cozy rooms and excellent cuisine will make the rest and treatment pleasant and useful. The main diet menu (tables No. 5, 7, 8, 15). Chefs with expert knowledge will prepare vegetarian, low-calorie dishes. In the phytobar, you can order delicious teas with healing herbs of local collection.
The hospital has a responsible attitude to the choice of products and therefore concluded an agreement on the supply of agricultural products with one of the agro-industrial complexes, where chemical means of protection are not used, and only eco-friendly fertilizers are used. This fact is important for unloading the body, treatment and prevention of allergic diseases and their consequences.
Leisure
Effective treatment is impossible without a positive mood, it was also taken care of in the sanatorium. At the service of vacationers are provided:
- Dance floor and disco program.
- Concert programs.
- Fishing in the Southern Bug River (summer, winter).
- Tours in Ukraine, pilgrimage programs.
- Excursions and walks around the city of Khmelnik (Count Kendo's castle, an old church and much more).
Rest, treatment and educational programs will give pleasant memories that remain for many who visited the Radon sanatorium (Khmelnik). Photos of memorable places and events will more than once remind you of a good time.
Reviews
A measured rest, qualified medical services, a mild climate - this and many other things attract tourists to Ukraine, including unique radon sources. Sanatorium “Radon” (Khmelnik) received positive reviews due to qualified junior medical staff, excellent masseurs, natural factors and room service. Many thanks were expressed to the doctors on whom the therapeutic effect depended, and it was received. Almost everyone liked the living conditions.
Dietary food caused different reviews due to the fact that not everyone was ready for it. For some holidaymakers, it seemed meager and lacking in taste. Those who were determined to treat and appropriate diet were satisfied with the result.
Of the negative assessments, the most significant drawback was considered by many to be long lines when checking into the Radon sanatorium (Khmelnik). Reviews about this problem are met quite often, to which the administration gives advice not to come on Monday, but on any other day, when the influx of tourists is lower.
Also, patients mention the construction on the territory, and objectively this interfered with rest. Patients who arrived in the summer months noted dust and noise from the construction site, which distinguished the Radon sanatorium. Reviews about the winter vacation talk about the need after the procedures to move from the medical building to your room on a cold street, which offset the effect of most warming treatment sessions.
In general, there are more positive and neutral reviews than negative ones left to the resort resort “Radon”. Reviews in 2016 tell about the excellent service, picturesque nature, good location, delicious food. The scarcity of the entertainment program is also noted, doubts are expressed about the medical appointments of many paid procedures.
Helpful information
You can purchase and pay a ticket to the health resort on the spot at the administrators. The resort operates all year round, treatment for children is prescribed from 12 years. For personal vehicles, 24-hour parking is equipped. Estimated time is 08:00. Address: Vinnytsia region, the city of Khmelnik, May 1, building 1, the sanatorium "Radon" (Khmelnik).
How to get there by train: get to the city of Vinnitsa or the city of Khmelnik, where you transfer by taxi and go to the stop "Sanatorium" Radon ". Buses run on the route daily seven days a week from 05:00 to 21:30.