Sanatorium treatment and wellness holidays in Russia are becoming more popular: compared to last year, the demand for such tours increased by 25%, the press service of the Russian Express tour operator told Vestnik ATOR. Leaders among regions – Stavropol, Krasnodar, Altai Territories and Novosibirsk region. What are the benefits of radon baths, and where in Russia are the most useful mud – read our review.
THE DEPTH OF SALES OF TOURS IN THE SANATORIUM REACHES NOVEMBER
Bookings of tours in the sanatorium increased by 25% compared to last year – tourists go not only to the Stavropol Territory, but also to Altai, to the Novosibirsk region, are interested in treatment in the Krasnodar Territory, told the Russian Express.
Traditionally, the most popular time to travel is summer and autumn, and on some dates there are almost no places in popular resorts, the company noted. It is better to plan holidays in sanatoriums in advance: the depth of ticket sales now reaches the beginning of November.
“If there are no places in the health resort you like, consider other dates or a similar sanatorium. The busiest health resorts are in Kavminvody. It is important to take into account the treatment profile: the healing properties of the natural factors of resort cities vary,” the tour operator’s press service advised.
RADON BATHS IN PYATIGORSK
Sanatorium “Rodnik” in Pyatigorsk. Photo: provided by the Russian Express tour operator
Lermontov’s favorite city has sources of unique radon water. Radon is a weakly radioactive inert gas that is formed during the decay of radium. In small amounts, it has a positive effect on human health, activating metabolic processes and tissue regeneration.
Radon treatments have no analogues in the world in terms of their therapeutic effect – they have analgesic and immunomodulatory effects, activate tissue metabolic processes, and reduce swelling. Radon water treats diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, musculoskeletal system, skin and gynecological disorders.
Radon baths are also indicated in the treatment of children over 5 years of age – with diabetes mellitus, bronchial asthma, cerebral palsy.
You can improve your health with the help of radon in Pyatigorsk at the sanatorium “Rodnik”, a 12-day tour from July 29 will cost 70.2 thousand rubles per person. Another option is the sanatorium “Lesnaya Polyana”, a ticket from August 26 for 12 days will cost 44.7 thousand rubles.
HYDROGEN SULFIDE IN MATSESTA
healing water in the village of Matsesta near Sochi has been known since ancient times, but it gained real popularity in the XX century after Stalin’s visit. Hydrogen sulfide baths helped him significantly relieve pain in the joints and muscles of his arms and legs, after which Sochi became a great health resort.
Water from the source improves blood circulation, saturates the blood with free hydrogen sulfide, starts the process of tissue regeneration, activates the resorption of adhesions. Procedures with it are recommended for women who do not get pregnant in any way, and for everyone who suffers from skin and hair diseases. Hydrogen sulfide baths will also be useful for people with disorders of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, and burns.
Macesta. Photo: provided by the Russian Express tour operator
Matsesta water is unique in that hydrogen sulfide molecules in it are in a gaseous state. Therefore, water retains all its properties only for 15 minutes after being lifted from the depths, it cannot be preserved and transported.
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Procedures in the Matsesta can be combined with drinking therapeutic mineral water: a pump room with “Plastun” water is located right in the bathroom.
You can get to the resort on vouchers with treatment – for example, from the resorts “Metallurg” or “Adler Resort”. A tour to Metallurg for 12 days from August 12 will cost from 110 thousand rubles per person, to Adler Resort from October 21 – from 53.3 thousand rubles.
ANTLER BATHS IN ALTAI
It is believed that just one course of pantotherapy not only rejuvenates and restores the body, but also prolongs human life expectancy for several years. Antler baths can be taken in the city of Belokurikha, Altai Territory.
Antlers are young deer horns that are cut off without harming the animal. Baths with their use have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, improve sleep and memory, harmonize the emotional state, help reduce pain and cramps, have a beneficial effect on the body in many male and female problems. In addition, antler baths are indicated for chronic stress, disorders of lipid metabolism, they increase immunity.
Antler baths in Altai. Photo: provided by the Russian Express tour operator
It is interesting that products from antlers of Altai marals have biological activity several times higher than similar Chinese, Canadian or New Zealand samples.
You can restore your strength and undergo a course of rehabilitation using antler baths in the sanatorium “Tsentrsoyuz RF” – a ticket for 12 days from October 7 will cost from 105 thousand rubles per person. Another good option is the sanatorium “Siberia”, you can relax there from August 19 for 99.8 thousand rubles.
MUD OF LAKE TAMBUKAN IN STAVROPOL
The ancient salt lake Tambukan is a source of unique healing mud. A fairly wide range of diseases can be cured or relieved with its help – musculoskeletal and nervous systems, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, urinary system. It will also be useful for genital disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory organs.
Dirt has a very low thermal conductivity and retains heat perfectly. Mud treatments soften scars, promote the resorption of adhesions, have analgesic and antispasmodic effects, and promote tissue regeneration.
Mud therapy. Photo: provided by the tour operator “Russian Express”
The therapeutic effect persists even after the end of the procedure and lasts from 15 minutes to 6 hours. Repeated application of mud increases the achieved effect. Mud applications are used in almost all health resorts, and common mud baths are dispensed in mud baths of resorts.
You can experience the healing effect of Tambukan mud in the sanatorium “Plaza” in Kislovodsk, a ticket for 12 days from August 19 will cost 250 thousand rubles per person. A budget option is the sanatorium named after the 30th anniversary of Victory in Zheleznovodsk, where a similar tour will cost 62.4 thousand rubles. In Yessentuki, you can stay at the sanatorium “Rus”, a ticket from October 21 will cost 161 thousand per person.
KARACHI SALT LAKE IN NOVOSIBIRSK REGION
The bitter-salty Lake Karachi is the Russian equivalent of the Dead Sea. Its water, brine, is a highly concentrated saline solution with the smell of hydrogen sulfide. It contains a huge amount of biologically active components that restore immunity, stimulate tissue regeneration, reduce swelling and pain sensitivity, and have a general soothing effect.
Due to the high degree of mineralization, it is unlikely that you will swim in the lake, the salt will push to the surface.
Karachi Lake is also unique for its healing mud. It contains a wide range of minerals and organic substances, has a powerful antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect, enhances blood circulation, increases the body’s defenses.
Health resorts of the Novosibirsk region are focused on the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, skin, ENT organs, endocrinological and gynecological diseases. You can stay at the sanatorium “Lake Karachi”, a tour for 12 days from August 26 will cost 81 thousand rubles per person.
