Peat is used in Marienbad, and mud from the salt lake in Sovata for gynecological treatments. The peat and mud act as a form of localized heat therapy and are applied in the form of a tampon. Not only is the treatment effective for inflammatory conditions and rehabilitation after gynecological op...
A maximum of four local areas are permitted without a doctor’s prescription. The mud pack results in a reduction of local swellings around the joints as well as an easing of muscle tension. It also strengthens anti-inflammatory activity and immune processes within the body, improving the function...
In Danubius the mud used comes mainly from three famous sources: in Hungary from the famous Hévíz Thermal Lake and in Piesˇt’any from the sediment from the river Váh by-pass on the site of the hot springs. Saturation of this mud in the thermal waters creates a unique compound inhabited by healing...
Parafango is a combination of dry mud, usually used from a local source as in Piesˇt’any and pure hard paraffin and paraffin oil. The mixture is melted and heated in a special unit, then applied to the problematic area of the body in a layer 1 cm thick, just as it begins to harden at a temperatur...
This treatment uses the healing properties of paraffin. It starts with disinfecting the hands which are then immersed in melted paraffin several times. The paraffin creates an occlusive layer on the hands surface. Then the hands or feet are wrapped in foils and terry gloves to maintain the optimu...
Paraffin packs take advantage of the heat conducting effectiveness of paraffin as it hardens at a temperature of approximately 55 °C. There are several different types of application methods, such as soaking a part of the body in paraffin, brushing paraffin onto parts of the body in layers or app...
In our locations where there is no natural thermal mud, for example in Marienbad, peat is used as an alternative. The procedure is similar to the mud pack (See: Mud Pack) in that the peat is applied to the body at a temperature of between 40-45 °C and wrapped either partially or fully onto the bo...
Priessnitz’s packs consist of a cold, wet compress, usually fabric that has been soaked in cold water. This compress is then covered with foil and then replaced with a dry, warm, wool pack. During the first 5 to 10 minutes there is an isothermal phase with vasoconstriction, this is followed by an...
A variety of special cream packs are on offer for inflammatory and painful conditions. Generally the affected body part is smeared with the cream, which is covered with a special foil and kept warm with a blanket. These creams include Inno-reuma, Antiphlogistin and sulfur that have a cold effect ...
