Maria's Spa is a unique product, which mirrors the history of Mariánské Lázně. The spa complex which has always specialised in the usage of natural resources was the first place in Europe and maybe in the world, where peat was used for healing (historical name Mud Bath). Maria's Spa is also the place where the natural CO2 Maria's gas emerges, which then gave its name to the town - Mariánské Lázně.
About the Thermal Water
Mariánské Lázně is well-known for the abundance of natural medicinal sources. More than one hundred mineral springs rise within the wider vicinity of the town, and there are about forty springs in the town itself. All these mineral springs are cold acidulous springs with temperatures between 7°C and 10°C. The springs differ in their chemical composition, which has an impact on the actual programme of medicinal drinking water used for various disorders. The amount of water prescribed for the programme varies according to the diagnosis and the health condition of the client – generally 1.5 – 2 litres per day. Mineral springs of Mariánské Lázně are also used for inhalations and mineral baths.
About the healing mud
Peloids are inorganic and organic pottages, which are, after certain modification and heating, used for compresses and wraps. They are made of peat and other mud, which can be found around springs. It is used for 20 – 30 minutes once it reaches the temperature 40°C. Peat wraps are used for treating locomotive system disorders, gynaecologic complaints and respiratory system disorders. Special additional treatment is offered in the form of peat vaginal tampons, which are used for curing chronic gynaecologic inflammations and sterility in women.
Natural Dry Carbon Gas
Natural volcanic gas (containing 99.7% CO2, and called Maria gas) improves blood circulation, kidney activity and sexual functions, in addition to having an anti-inflammatory effect. It is also administered by injection to reduce pain, improve localized circulation and accelerate healing.
Indications
Locomotive system disorders, kidney disorders and disorders of the urinary tract, respiratory disorders, metabolic disorders, gynaecological disorders, including the treatment of sterility, oncological disorders, hypertension, ischemic heart disorders, ischemic disorders of lower limbs, potency disorders.
Contraindications
Acute and infectious diseases, frequent recurrence of profuse bleeding of any kind, tumours in the course of therapy and after, when clinically detectable that the disease is progressing, alcohol addiction, addictive drugs dependence, pregnancy, inability to attend to one’s own needs and daily functions without the assistance of another person, inability to walk.
Medical treatments:
- Mineral carbonated bath with the addition of peat
- Maria’s dry carbonated bath with oxygen therapy
- Maria’s Kneipp therapy
- Maria’s peat massage on a Hasslauer wet massage table
- Family / group inhalation of Maria’s spring
- Maria’s peat wrap on a Hasslauer waterbed
- Classical complete / partial massage
