How pleasant it is to soak up a fragrant bath after a hard day's work! It allows you to relax, rest or think about the problem. Water is able to give energy, relieve fatigue. And if you add needles to it, then you can provide a healing effect on the body. Therapeutic baths are prescribed for a variety of diseases. Their effectiveness has been tested by more than one generation. Let's look at how a coniferous bath is useful. Let’s figure out how to take it.
The benefits of coniferous baths
Water treatments are very beneficial for humans. A coniferous bath provides a number of therapeutic effects on the body.
In traditional medicine, a whole course of such procedures is often prescribed to patients. After all, they stimulate the functioning of many important organs. A bath with needles perfectly calms the nervous system, relieves fatigue, stimulates the work of the heart.
In addition, such procedures perfectly affect the skin, smoothing it, increasing tone and softening the skin.
Active substances of needles
The healing properties of the bath are due to its rich composition.
The needles contain the following substances:
- Trace elements. The needles are rich in microparticles of copper, iron, cobalt. Such components provide an improvement in the condition of the skin, favorably affect the functioning of the circulatory system and the musculoskeletal system.
- Vitamins The plant component is rich in carotene, folic acid. In addition, the needles contain a large amount of vitamins K, E, group B. Such components contribute to the acceleration of metabolism, stimulate regeneration processes, and provide rejuvenation. In addition, they improve blood flow and heart rate.
- Phytoestrogen. This is an analogue of the female hormone, characterized by plant origin. Of course, the coniferous bath is very useful for the fairer sex, because it improves the hormonal background and favorably affects the reproductive system.
- Antiseptics. Needles are a real source of volatile production. It contains many substances with disinfectant and antibacterial properties.
- Essential oils. They have the ability to relieve psychological stress. In addition, they have a cold and immunostimulating effect.
- Antioxidants. The components effectively bind various pathogens and free radicals.
Such a unique composition could not remain without the attention of doctors. A coniferous bath is a physiotherapy that is often recommended as maintenance therapy or an excellent prophylactic.
What diseases is this procedure recommended for?
Indications for the use of coniferous baths
Similar procedures are widely used both in medicine and in cosmetology. At the same time, they can be carried out at home. However, be sure to consider, before starting to take coniferous baths, indications for their appointment.
As a rule, such therapeutic measures are prescribed in the following conditions:
- Stress, overwork, insomnia. Water procedures after a hard working day can perfectly relieve fatigue. In addition, the needles can not only eliminate stress, but also sleep soundly.
- Osteochondrosis, joint diseases accompanied by pain. Needle baths perfectly reduce the severity of unpleasant sensations.
- Metabolic pathology. Microparticles of needles penetrate the body through the skin. They normalize the electrolyte balance, are able to stimulate the breakdown of fats. That is why coniferous baths are recommended for patients suffering from overweight. Minerals provide a diuretic and diaphoretic effect.
- Reduced immunity. Water treatments with needles can be an excellent preventative against colds. However, they are no less effective in the period when the flu or another virus has already attacked the body. Bath helps increase tone, makes breathing easier. In addition, being an excellent antiseptic, the needles have an active effect on the pathogenic microflora.
- Dermatitis and other skin diseases (abscesses, ulcers). Baths help with frostbite. Needles, thanks to vitamins and phytoestrogens, have a positive effect on the epidermis.
In addition, coniferous baths are prescribed for people suffering from:
- from hypertension;
- varicose veins;
- thrombophlebitis;
- gout
- rheumatism;
- pathologies of the respiratory system;
- renal ailments;
- asthma
- bladder inflammation.
Similar water procedures have a positive effect on almost the entire body. In addition, the needles have a pleasant natural aroma that will give a feeling of coziness and comfort.
Contraindications
Like any therapeutic measure, water procedures have a number of pathologies, in which they are not recommended. To protect yourself from possible complications, it is best to consult a doctor. The range of prohibitions for the procedure is rather narrow. But if at least one of the following pathologies is observed, then it is better to abandon such an event as a coniferous bath.
Contraindications to the procedure:
- tumors (any: benign, malignant);
- chronic ailments, prolonged inflammatory processes;
- some heart diseases, atherosclerosis;
- pressure surges;
- open unhealed wounds, stitches, burns.
It is important to make sure that you are not allergic to needles before taking a bath. If at least a slight irritation is noticed on this component, then you should refrain from the event.
Needles for babies
For some children, such events are prescribed by a doctor. However, therapeutic baths can also be used for prevention.
They apply:
- to strengthen immunity;
- treatment of lung diseases (cough, asthma);
- reassuring babies suffering from hyperactivity;
- treatment of rickets;
- struggle with insomnia, nervousness, stress.
Coniferous baths are recommended for children with reduced body weight.
Similar events can be carried out for babies who are 6 months old. However, doctors prescribe water procedures with needles from 1 year. It is strictly forbidden to use coniferous baths for newborns. Especially for babies up to 1 month old. At this time, the skin in infants is too sensitive.
Before resorting to water procedures for children, be sure to visit a pediatrician. This will protect the baby from negative consequences. A test for the presence of an allergic reaction must also be performed.
Cooking bath
For water procedures, the following ingredients can be used:
- coniferous concentrate (extract);
- infusion (made from dried or fresh needles);
- tablet;
- balm;
- powder.
All of the above funds have useful properties. It is easiest to add extract or concentrate to water.
If you use dry or fresh needles, then you can prepare a bath in 3 ways:
- You will need a canvas bag. It can be replaced with a nylon stocking or even gauze folded in several layers. Dip a handful of needles in the bag and attach it to the tap. Water, spilling through the needles, will be enriched with all useful substances.
- Prepare the infusion. Grind the needles. For a baby bath you will need 5 tbsp. l shredded raw materials. For an adult - 25-30 tbsp. l Pour the needles with 2 cups of boiling water and place the broth in a thermos. Administer for 2-3 hours. Then strain and pour into water.
- To prepare coniferous concentrate, use the ratio of 1 kg of raw material to 15 liters of water. This mixture should be boiled for 30 minutes. Then the concentrate should be infused for 12 hours. This amount is enough for 200 liters of water.
Coniferous bathing
To take a bath, you can use various types of raw materials.
Of course, each of them has its own dosage:
- Decoction. For an adult, it is recommended to add 3-5 l to the bath. For a child - 0.5-1 l.
- Coniferous extract for bathing. Calculate the amount using a ratio of 10 l - 2 ml.
- Tablets. For a baby bath, ½ tablet is enough. On the usual - 1 pill.
Take a bath should be once every few days. The duration of the bath is about 15 minutes. In this case, the water should not be too hot or very cold.
Coniferous salt bathing
This is a very healthy bath. After all, it combines the power of 2 therapeutic agents: salt and needles. Such water procedures perfectly affect the nervous system, stimulate physical development (in children), strengthen muscle tissue, have a beneficial effect on the bones. Often, such bathing is prescribed for rickets.
To take a bath, which will bring the necessary therapeutic effect, you should remember the proportions.
For 10 liters of water you will need:
- Salt. It is best to use marine. It will take 100 g.
- Needles extract. 2 ml is added.
Coniferous herbal bath
Fir-pine picking can be combined with any herbs. However, before resorting to such events, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
The following combinations of needles are common:
- With valerian. The bath has an excellent effect on the nervous system. Provides relief of fatigue, tension. Configures a sound sleep.
- With mint. Recommended for the fairer sex.
- With Hypericum. Great for boys and men.
- With fennel. Relieves spasms, eliminates stress.
- With motherwort. This is another type of soothing bath. Superbly struggling with insomnia.
Bathtub with soda and salt
These baths are useful for two reasons. They perfectly relax and effectively fight cellulite.
Initially determine the purpose of your swim. After all, it depends on how a bath with soda and salt should be prepared.
Let's consider both ways:
- A relaxing bath. In water, it is recommended to add 2 tbsp. l soda and a handful of sea salt. Add a couple drops of pine essential oil or whatever.
- Anti-cellulite bath. In this case, add 1 kg of salt to the water and a little more than half a pack of soda. The duration of the bath is 15 minutes. Hot water recommended.
But before using soda for water procedures, be sure to consult a doctor.