According to Ayurveda, human body is made up of 5 basic elements also known as Panch Mahatatva. And Mud bath can stimulate Earth element that correct bodily imbalances & provide many spiritual and therapeutic benefits. Here we will discuss some health benefits of mud bath.
Mud is enriched with volcanic ash, organic peat, warm geothermal mineral water, salt water etc. It also contain minerals like sulfur, zinc, magnesium, and bromine, Kaolinite, bentonite & potassium which help to cure skin ailments, relieve stress, joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis.
Many studies have shown that the interaction between human body and microbes present in soil is a symbiotic relationship. It not only help to get rid of infections, itching and allergies but also unwind your thoughts & calm your mind.
Moreover, it is now established that our body is exposed to many healthy microbes during a mud bath. Even our forefathers believed that kids should play in the mud fields and adults should walking barefoot in the grass during morning walk our overall health.
How to select Best Mud
- The mud for this therapy should be clean and taken out from 2 to 4 ft. depth from the surface of ground.
- Before using, make sure mud should not have any contamination, stone pieces or any chemical manures.
Method of mud bath
- Firstly adjust consistency of mudpack by adding water & coat entire body with mud
- Do Pranayama for 5 -10 minutes and keep the mudpack for 1/2 hour.
- And finally, take a bath or shower with clean water and massage your body with oils.
Here are 10 benefits mud bath therapy offers:
1. Improves Digestion
Mud therapy help to strengthen organs, detoxify body & improve our overall digestive system. Applying mud packs on abdomen can cure many indigestion problems like gas, acidity, constipation and stomach pain. It also absorb intestinal heat, stimulate peristalsis & boost metabolism.
2. Fights a bad headache or fever
By applying mud packs on forehead or abdomen area can reduce the excessive body heat. The cooling properties of mud can provide an instant relief from headache or heat strokes by clearing away all the blocked pathways around the brain.
3. Cure disorders with nervous system
Mud bath therapy is often prescribed by many naturopath experts to deal with nervous problems like Sciatica, Neuralgia and post-traumatic disorders. This therapy also provide you relieve from anxiety, depression & sleeping disorders,
4. Activate anti stress hormones
The mud contact can enrich our body with mineral salts & stimulate body’s metabolism. It also stimulate anti stress hormones like cortisol, beta-endorphin & promote the production of pituitary hormones that create a balance in reproductive life.
5. Mud baths promote eyes health
The cooling properties of mud can promotes good eye health & lowers the ill effects of blue lights of the screens. Mud bath also reduce the risk of developing glaucoma and other eye problems like conjunctivitis, hemorrhage etc.
6. Improves circulation
The geothermal mineral water and heat of mud has many restorative benefits like it improve the blood circulation & oxygenates tissues. Additionally, It also muscle swelling, joint pain and muscle stiffness.
7. Relieve from rheumatoid arthritis
Many Naturopathy experts advice mud therapy for problems like Osteoarthritis & Rheumatism. The mud bath therapy restores the minerals of bone tissue and repairs cartilages. A study shows that mud bath can relieve fibromyalgia pain & treat knee arthritis.
8. Anti-inflammatory properties
Mud bath has many anti-inflammatory properties & many nutrients including sodium, magnesium and potassium. It can even improve spinal problems like spondylitis, a disease caused by inflammation of the spinal bones.
9. Improve skin condition
Mud bath can cure many inflammation in the skin diseases like Eczema, psoriasis, acne, pimples, sunburns, open skin pores & eliminate dark circles. Mud also have can also restore your body’s natural pH level. It remove harmful toxins through your skin pores and remove the dead skin cells.
10. Boost immunity
A research shows that Fulvic Acid of mud can regulate oxidative state of cells and boost immune system, As we have put up many physical barriers and isolated ourselves from healthy flora, mud bath can bridge that gap, The humic acids present in soil enrich diversity of our microbiome.
Safety Tips for Mud Bath
Mud baths are generally considered to be safe & healthy provided :
- You should avoid mud bath if you have any skin abrasions or cuts, injury, eczema or psoriasis.
- Avoid getting mud in your eyes, nose, ears or mouth.
- If you have high blood pressure or you are pregnant, you should avoid getting mud bath
- When you go to a spa or resort that offers mud baths, ask: How often they change the mud & What type of components they use in mud pack ?
Conculsion
Mud therapy is one such wonderful therapy that has many medicinal benefits and can cure different ailments. Although it is an age old practice in many ancient civilization like Egypt, India and China. In 21st it is slowly gaining popularity across globe and especially among Youth,
If you are the one who has isolated yourself from healthy flora so far, Mud bath give you the opportunity to get connected with nature. It avail all the therapeutic benefits just give it a try and share your experience with us in comment section. I am sure it would give you a thrilling experience.
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