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Surely we have heard many times the statement that “water is the source of life.” And it really is. Water is an essential element in the functioning of the planet, it is present in the vast majority of biological processes and it is an essential component in our body. In fact, the 60% of our body is water and in certain organs and structures, the percentage is even higher. The brain, for example, is 70% water.
But what does water give us? To begin with, it is the main component of the blood and thanks to it the nutrients are distributed throughout all the cells of the body. Water is involved in the digestive process, in the elimination of waste and toxins and in the absorption of nutrients. In addition, it regulates the temperature and cushions the joints, among many other functions.
But, apart from this fundamental role in biological processes, water can also perform another double function: revitalize and relax. And you don’t have to go to a spa to enjoy those pleasant sensations; With Grohe showers, for example, you can achieve the satisfaction of a spa without leaving your home. They are innovative systems that incorporate a great variety of jets and that allow to obtain stimulating experiences.
Therapeutic power of water, what does it depend on?
Temperature, composition, movement and sound. These four factors together are what give water its great therapeutic power.
Composition
Depending on its components, the waters will have some predominant properties or others. For example, saline waters are used primarily for thalassotherapy treatments. In addition, they have antibiotic properties, so they accelerate the healing processes.
Thermal waters, for their part, are rich in minerals and this has positive effects on metabolism and the skin. For the treatment of atopic dermatitis or psoriasis, for example, specialists often recommend baths in sulfated waters, because they have great anti-inflammatory power.
Temperature
The temperature of the water is decisive to achieve certain objectives. Cold waters produce a stimulating effect, while warm waters induce relaxation, support the joints and help release toxins. Temperature contrast is also used as a therapeutic element. It is a very common technique in spas and spas and in hydrotherapy sessions, which serves to enhance circulation and also helps in inflammatory processes.
Movement
Everyone knows the massaging power of water. Jacuzzis, jets, water curtains … all these elements, very common in spas and aquatic centers, work on the basis of moving water and its properties, not only as a relaxation tool, but also as a stimulating factor.
This massaging power is especially perceived in the sea, where the natural movement of the waves and the density of the marine environment come together.
Sound
Water is not only a liquid element, it is also a sound medium that enhances the relaxing effects. The sound of the sea is one of the most used resources in relaxation sessions, just like river water or the sound of a waterfall.
All this set of factors makes water a unique and irreplaceable source of well-being.
