In the 20th century, scientists scientifically proved that iodine-bromine salt, dissolved in a liquid, has a beneficial effect on the metabolic processes of the body. Such medical procedures are called balneotherapy, they are widely used in dispensaries and sanatoriums. This method is indicated for many pathological processes. It has been clinically proven that iodine-bromine waters have a beneficial effect on all physiological processes.
Moderate dosages improve capillary functionality and speed up blood flow. Iodine in combination with bromine ions has an antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effect. These important components normalize blood pressure, relieve pain and prevent hormonal disorders. In this case, practically no negative balneological reaction occurs.
Therapeutic effect
It is believed that iodine-bromine sea salt contributes to a faster recovery, especially during the period of rehabilitation after severe surgical interventions. After taking such baths, migraine, weakness, increased irritability go away, working capacity and sleep are restored. Iodine and bromine increase the tone of the veins, strengthen the heart muscle, activate metabolic processes and normalize the psychoemotional balance.
The healing mixture has a positive effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland. The tool shows a high therapeutic effect in diseases of the nervous system. With the help of iodine-bromine irrigation, gynecological diseases (erosion, adnexitis) are treated.
Procedures are prescribed for patients with rheumatic and rheumatoid polyarthritis. They are also useful for absolutely healthy people to strengthen immunity, calm and relax, especially those who are engaged in active physical and mental activities, are in stressful situations and do not eat well.
Main indications
Clinical studies have confirmed the beneficial effects of balneotherapy on endocrine function, androgen metabolism, and adrenal cortex activity. Iodine-bromine salt is recommended for women with an irregular or unstable menstrual cycle. Attribute to the remedy analgesic and sedative effect.
Practice has verified and proved that this method of therapy helps with inflammatory phenomena of the musculoskeletal system, disorders of the autonomic and cardiovascular systems. Iodine-bromine salt is used to treat cardiac ischemia, hypertension, atherosclerosis, rheumatism, dystonia. The list of indications is quite extensive:
- nerve pathologies;
- endocrine diseases;
- gynecological diseases;
- disorders and disorders of the genitourinary sphere in women and men;
- dermatological diseases;
- pathology of the respiratory system.
Contraindications
First of all, iodine-bromine salt for baths is not used during the acute stage of the inflammatory process. The procedure should be abandoned for infectious and oncological diseases (regardless of stage and location). Do not prescribe baths during menstruation, with uterine bleeding, pregnancy and trophic ulcers. To carry out the procedure, a person must be absolutely sober and not have an allergic reaction to iodine and bromine ions.
Admission Rules
It is not necessary to visit specialized hospitals, now in pharmacy chains packaged iodine-bromine salt is sold, which can be diluted in the bathtub to conduct treatment sessions without leaving home. The proportions are as follows: for 200 liters of water (temperature 35-37 ° C) one hundred grams of the mixture will be required.
Take a bath for a maximum of 15 minutes every two days. The duration of therapy will directly depend on the age and diagnosis of the patient. You can pour a kilogram of ordinary table salt into the water - it enhances the penetration of halogens.
Iodine-bromine salt is prescribed in childhood in a similar dosage. Only the time interval is shortened by 5-10 minutes. The number of sessions varies - up to a maximum of 10 procedures. Usually baths are well tolerated and do not give negative reactions. Who should not take them is people with a high sensitivity to incoming components (iodine, bromine).
Women can carry out vaginal irrigation on their own (for 10 minutes). Procedures are performed daily. The course consists of 12 sessions. The water temperature should be comfortable - not lower than 35 ° C. It should be remembered that irrigation is contraindicated in the acute form of the disease.
Recommendations
Specialists recommend following simple bath tips. The optimal time for passing the session is in the first half of the day, or from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Never take a bath on a full stomach. The treatment procedure is carried out 60 minutes after a meal.
Do not wipe dry after bathing or take a shower for four hours. This is necessary in order to manage to completely absorb the healing iodine-bromine salt into the skin. Instructions for use informs that immediately after the session you can not go out into the cold air and engage in vigorous activity for five minutes.