Black sand. Everything seems to be very simple. But how is it formed? What does this type of sand consist of? There is no single and simple answer to these questions, because there are a number of different minerals that can form it.
Volcanic and quartz sand
The most common type of black sand consists of volcanic minerals and lava fragments. They are especially common on the coasts of volcanic islands: Hawaii, Canary Islands, Aleutian Islands, Iceland, Indonesia and others. Such sands are heavier than quartz sand, heat up more quickly and cool more slowly.
Volcanic rocks are dark-colored: basalt is deep black, andesite is dark gray, volcanic glass is often black. The minerals that give color to these rocks are mainly pyroxenes, amphiboles and iron oxides (mainly magnetite and titanomagnetite).
In continental conditions, black heavy mineral sand is found, consisting of minerals with a specific gravity above 2.9. The content of magnetite, one of the main natural ferromagnets, is much lower in it than in volcanic rocks. The use of volcanic sand for the human body is directly proportional to the content of magnetic minerals in it and the intensity of the local magnetic field.
Geomagnetic field and its effect on humans
The human body is adapted to the effects of a relatively strong magnetic field of the Earth. Over the past hundred and fifty years, according to geophysical observations, the intensity of the geomagnetic field has decreased by about 10%, which can be a harbinger of geomagnetic inversion, and evidence of a general weakening of the Earth's magnetosphere.
Under conditions of a weakened magnetic field, the functioning of the systems of the human body is disrupted. That is why magnetotherapy methods of treatment and correction of pathologies are so widespread. In our country, this method is recognized as medical physiotherapeutic and is used in all clinics. Magnetotherapy is a universal procedure that has anti-inflammatory, decongestant, antihypertensive, reparative and analgesic effects. In fact, this is an immunocorrection procedure.
In addition to hardware treatment using induced magnetic fields in physiotherapy rooms, a noticeable healing effect is exerted by staying, even short-term, in areas of natural magnetic anomalies. Such anomalies are associated with iron ore deposits, outcrops of igneous rocks or lava intrusions. Local magnetic anomalies also include beaches with black volcanic sand, formed during the weathering of volcanic rocks.
Therapeutic effect
Strongly magnetized, due to the high content of magnetite, black volcanic sand favorably affects the human body. Sand baths facilitate the course of cardiovascular and nervous diseases. They contribute to tissue regeneration after injuries, normalize the function of the respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. This is a natural and surprisingly mild method of exposure, which has a noticeable healing effect. It can be used for both general and local exposure.
The natural magnetic field of sand strengthens the immune system and the body as a whole.
Studies in the Soviet Union to study the therapeutic effect of volcanic sand on the Black Sea coast near the village of Ureki in Georgia have proven effective in treating rickets, cerebral palsy, birth injuries and other childhood diseases. At the same time, the children noted a high speed of the healing process.
Contraindications
Like any medical effect on the body, there are contraindications for volcanic sand. You should not choose a vacation on a black sand beach for people suffering from cancer, asthma, tuberculosis.
If you are going on vacation, consult your doctor. And in the absence of medical contraindications, feel the benefits of volcanic sand in Cyprus - an island resulting from a volcanic eruption.
Sand baths
Sand baths are taken when the sand warms up to about 50 ° Celsius, about 11-12 hours of the day. They make a recess for the body, forming low sand ridges on the sides. The naked man lies down with his head raised, and he is quickly covered with sand from the rollers. The head and chest in the heart are not covered with sand. Above your head, it is better to install an umbrella from direct sunlight.
This procedure lasts for adults from 10 minutes to half an hour, for children from 5 minutes to 15. After it, remove sand from the body, rest for 15-20 minutes in a sitting position, after which you can rinse.
After a sand bath, it is recommended to rest indoors for two hours. The course of treatment is 10-15 baths.
Sand evenly warms up the human body, its pressure has a massaging effect, which stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems, eliminates congestion. This improves blood circulation, ridding the body of impurities and increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, and provides relief and even treatment of all types of diseases, including arthritis and rheumatism.
Sand baths are much easier to carry than mud applications.
Cosmetic effect
The combination of black volcanic sand in Cyprus and sea water creates a unique complex for skin regeneration, due to the high content of trace elements sulfur, magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium. These minerals make the skin glow and healthy. It is an excellent ingredient for skin cleansing, detoxification, anti-stress and protective properties from harmful external agents, increasing the skin's natural defense.
A day at the beach is good for the soul, however, the rare black sand on the beaches of Limassol is a great body scrub that you should definitely take advantage of.
Black volcanic black sand scrub is an excellent remedy for such disadvantages as cellulite, localized adiposity and sagging skin. It promotes the elimination of toxins, which is the main reason for reducing the microcirculation of these problems. It also stimulates the natural regeneration of skin cells.