Mud therapy indications and contraindications. For what diseases are therapeutic muds useful? Sapropel treatment

Sapropel

Mud therapy

therapeutic muds are divided into 4 main types:

Sapropel

ORGANIC SUBSTANCES

Amino acids: aspartic, glutamic acid, alanine, arginine, glycine, histidine, serine, tyrosine, cysteine.

Essential amino acids: valine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, threonine, tryptophan, phenylalanine.

Vitamins: B 1, B 2, B 3, B 5, B 6, B 12, C, D, E

Enzymes: catalase,

BIOACTIVE COMPONENTS

Antiseptic substances, hormone-like substances, growth stimulants, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates.

MINERAL COMPLEX

Macronutrients: calcium, phosphorus, silicon, magnesium, potassium, sulfur.

Microelements: silver, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, cobalt, iodine, molybdenum, nickel, manganese.

• up to 80%!

Presence in sapropel lipids

• Nourishes cells with oxygen.

Strengthen nails;

:

• ischemic disease hearts,
• vegetative-vascular dystonia,
• varicose veins veins,
• obliterating endarteritis,
• atherosclerosis,
• thrombophlebitis.

Nervous system diseases:

• neurasthenia,
• sleep disorders,
• polyneuropathy,
• vibration disease,
• myelitis,
• meningoencephalitis,
• consequences of polio,

Diseases respiratory organs:

• chronic rhinitis,
• Chronical bronchitis,
• sinusitis,
• pharyngitis,
• sinusitis,
• tonsillitis,
• laryngitis,

:

• biliary dyskinesia,
• reflux esophagitis,
• chronic gastritis,
• colitis,
• rectal fissures,
• haemorrhoids

:

• chronic pyelonephritis,
• nephritis,
• pyelitis,
• urolithiasis disease,

In urology and gynecology

:

• osteochondrosis of the spine,
• myositis,
• muscle tissue diseases,
• osteoporosis,
• radiculitis,
• consequences of injuries

Skin diseases:

• burns,
• diathesis,
• neurodermatitis,
• dermatitis,
• psoriasis,
• papulosquamous disorders,
• hives,
• skin appendage diseases,
• scars, keratoses,
• fungal infections,
• other dermatoses

In cosmetology:

Based on materials from research institutes of medical rehabilitation and balneology, as well as candidate’s theses on therapeutic effect sapropel mud on human body

Why sapropel?

Sapropel– a unique relict mud, unlike other medicinal muds, it has gone through a full cycle of biosynthesis. It does not decompose, does not have the odor characteristic of other medicinal mud, and is also capable of regeneration in natural conditions, i.e. self-cleaning for 4-6 months. The lake water has a unique property - without spoiling, it can stand at room temperature for months, it has a powerful disinfecting effect.

Mud therapy(peloidotherapy, from the Greek pelos - “silt”, clay and terapia - “treatment”) is certainly one of the most ancient methods of healing with the most various diseases. Healing mud is one of the minerals. Their therapeutic effect is due to organic and mineral composition, the content of biologically active compounds, hormonal, antibiotic and vitamin components, as well as microflora, on whose vital activity the biological processes occurring in them depend.

Today, when folk remedies and techniques are not only experiencing a rebirth, but are also being organically introduced into modern medicine, the relevance of sapropel is becoming more and more obvious. Modern science We are not yet able to obtain its likeness artificially, but man can use what nature has created.

Depending on the physico-chemical properties therapeutic muds are divided into 4 main types:

• Sopochnaya mud contains practically no organic substances.
• Silt sulfide – contains up to 28% organic substances.
• Peats contain up to 50% organic matter.
• Sapropel – contains up to 80% organic substances.

Sapropel– dirt of the highest biological activity. It is based on nutrients, biological compounds and a wide range of mineral complexes:

Organic matter:

Amino acids: aspartic, glutamic acid, alanine, arginine, glycine, histidine, serine,

Tyrosine, cysteine.

Essential amino acids: valine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, threonine, tryptophan,

Phenylalanine.

Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, E

Enzymes: catalase, reductase, peroxidase, protease.

Bioactive components:

Antiseptic substances, hormone-like substances, growth stimulants, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates.

Mineral complex:

Macroelements: calcium, phosphorus, silicon, magnesium, potassium, sulfur.

Microelements: silver, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, cobalt, iodine, molybdenum, nickel, manganese.

The unique healing properties of sapropel mud are due to:

• Maximum concentration of organic substances – up to 80%!
• The highest heat capacity among other types of mud, and therefore the highest therapeutic activity!

Sapropel is recommended for use by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. The medicinal properties of sapropel were assessed by the Ukrainian Research Institute of Medical Rehabilitation and Balneology in 2007. According to the conclusion of the state sanitary and epidemiological examination, freshwater sapropel mud meets the established medical safety criteria and the requirements of the current sanitary legislation of Ukraine.

Sapropel contains up to 50% humic acids, experimental studies which confirmed their high therapeutic activity as adaptogens with antitumor, antioxidant, antitoxic, radioprotective, antimutagenic and other properties.

When treated with sapropel mud, interacting with the human body, an optimal ion exchange is created. Biological and chemical components of the natural mixture penetrate through the skin. The body absorbs the healing substances of sapropel, releasing accumulated toxins and poisons, which are often the cause of many skin and allergic diseases.

In terms of its healing properties, it is not only not inferior, but in many ways superior to many well-known medicinal muds of other lakes. The complex effect creates the uniqueness of the effect of sapropel on the entire human body.

Sapropel and preparations based on it have a positive effect on the nervous, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems, improve the condition of the musculoskeletal system, and stimulate metabolic processes in the liver. The presence of antibiotic-like substances in sapropel and the absence of pathogenic microorganisms ensure rapid cessation of inflammatory processes and active healing of eczema, dermatitis, burns due to increased phagocytic activity of leukocytes in the blood and tissue regeneration; Various phlegmons, mastitis, furunculosis, chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers of the stomach and duodenum are successfully treated.

The use of sapropel preparations, in combination with electrophoresis, improves the condition of patients with inflammatory diseases of the uterus and appendages; High efficiency has been revealed in the treatment of male and female infertility; chronic inflammatory pathology joints, cervical osteochondrosis spine with neurological manifestations.

Presence in sapropel lipids(32.3 g/kg dry residue) determines their bacteriostatic, bactericidal and high anti-inflammatory activity.

Cosmetic effects of sapropel:

• Removes 95% of bacteria, fungi and toxins from the skin.
• Has anti-inflammatory and anti-edema effects.
• Reduces skin sensitivity in various allergic lesions.
• Enhances epidermal cell renewal by almost 10%.
• Nourishes cells with oxygen.
• Increases the moisture content of the stratum corneum of the epidermis.
• Increases the density and elasticity of the stratum corneum of the epidermis.
• Leaves skin looking fresher, tighter and more uniform.
• Eliminates the phenomena of cellulite, cicatricial changes in the skin and restores metabolic processes in the skin.

Sapropel-based procedures help:

Get rid of acne and restore the water-lipid balance of the skin;

Whiten the skin (remove freckles, age spots, traces of uneven tanning);

“tighten” loose and flabby facial skin, relieve swelling;

Smooth out wrinkles and prevent the appearance of new ones;

Strengthen nails;

Normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands of the scalp during dandruff and seborrhea;

Strengthen hair, especially with early baldness and increased hair loss;

Improve blood circulation throughout the body;

Eliminate the appearance and stop the spread of cellulite;

Relieve leg pain and soothe “varicose veins”;

Cope with many dermatological diseases;

Get rid of excessive sweating And unpleasant odor legs

The effect of sapropel on the body:

• Improves lymph and blood circulation in tissues, strengthening capillary walls.
• Improves blood composition, lowers blood cholesterol.
• Stimulates metabolic processes in tissues, improving oxygen metabolism.
• Has a pronounced antibacterial effect.
• Being a powerful physiological irritant, it stimulates the functions of the autonomic nervous system.
• Activates the body's immune reactions, has a tonic effect on the body, and increases the body's resistance to diseases.
• Neutralizing pathogenic microflora of mucous membranes, eliminates inflammation.
• Does not cause allergic reactions.
  

Indications for use of sapropel

Diseases of the cardiovascular system:

• cardiac ischemia,
• vegetative-vascular dystonia,
• phlebeurysm,
• obliterating endarteritis,
• atherosclerosis,
• thrombophlebitis.

Nervous system diseases:

• neurasthenia,
• sleep disorders,
• damage to individual nerves, nerve roots and plexuses,
• polyneuropathy,
• illnesses neuromuscular junction and muscles,
• consequences of injuries to roots, plexuses, nerve trunks, spinal cord and brain,
• consequences surgical removal benign tumors nervous system,
• cerebral palsy,
• disorders of the autonomic nervous system,
• radiculitis, plexitis, neuritis,
• vibration disease,
• myelitis,
• meningoencephalitis,
• arachnoiditis of the brain and spinal cord,
• encephalitis at the end of the acute period,
• consequences of polio,
• consequences of epidemic polio

Diseases respiratory organs:

• chronic rhinitis,
• Chronical bronchitis,
• sinusitis,
• pharyngitis,
• sinusitis,
• tonsillitis,
• laryngitis,
• residual effects after acute pneumonia,
• consequences of lung surgery

Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract:

• biliary dyskinesia,
• reflux esophagitis,
• chronic gastritis,
• peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum,
• consequences of surgical interventions and inflammatory processes in the abdominal cavity,
• colitis,
• rectal fissures,
• haemorrhoids

Diseases of the genitourinary system:

• chronic pyelonephritis,
• nephritis,
• pyelitis,
• illnesses urinary system(cystitis, urethritis, trigonitis, etc.),
• urolithiasis disease,
• diseases of the male genital organs ( chronic prostatitis, orchitis, epididymitis, impotence, etc.), inflammatory and non-inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs (menstrual irregularities, chronic cervicitis, inflammatory diseases of the uterine appendages of various etiologies, chronic pelvioperitonitis, periadnexitis, parametritis, postoperative adhesions at the end of the acute period, cervical erosion ),

In urology and gynecology sapropel is successfully used for male and female infertility, treatment of inflammatory diseases of the genital area. The wrapping procedure is technically simple, painless and restores reproductive function in more than 30%.

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system:

• osteochondrosis of the spine,
• joint diseases (arthritis, arthrosis),
• myositis,
• muscle tissue diseases,
• osteoporosis,
• radiculitis,
• consequences of injuries

Skin diseases:

• burns,
• diathesis,
• neurodermatitis,
• dermatitis,
• atopic dermatitis and eczema,
• psoriasis,
• papulosquamous disorders,
• hives,
• skin appendage diseases,
• scars, keratoses,
• fungal infections,
• other dermatoses

Decreased immunity, mental and physical fatigue

In cosmetology: acne, restoration of metabolic processes in the skin, rejuvenation.

The positive effect of treatment is observed from the first procedures!

Based on materials from research institutes
medical rehabilitation and balneology, as well as Ph.D.
dissertations on the therapeutic effect of sapropel mud on the human body

Masks and applications
They are used to improve the general condition of the skin, to treat acne, dandruff and seborrhea, burns, chronic diseases skin, rheumatism, joint pain. After heating the mask to a comfortable temperature (37-40 degrees), sapropel is applied to the skin of the face, neck and other open areas in a layer of no more than 2 mm. After 10-20 minutes, the mask is washed off, the skin is given the opportunity to rest for 20-30 minutes, and then a nourishing cream is applied.

Cold applications
They are contacted during exacerbation of inflammatory diseases of the joints and spine to relieve pain. Cold application is considered to be sapropel at room temperature or body temperature. Sapropel is applied to problem areas in a thick layer, covered with a cloth or cellophane film, left for 20-30 minutes, then washed off.

Warm applications
They are indicated for the prevention of exacerbations of chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system during the period of remission and after drug relief of acute manifestations. Warm applications are sapropel heated to 42-45 degrees. The mud is applied to problem areas, covered with a cloth or cellophane film, then with a terry towel. After 20-30 minutes, wash off warm water.
Baths for hands and feet to relieve pain due to arthritis, gout, etc.
Sapropel heated to 37-40 degrees is placed in bags or gloves (you will need from 100 to 200 g), where the hands or feet are placed, depending on what they are going to treat. It is important that the dirt covers the skin evenly. Without removing the bag, immerse the hands or feet in a bath of warm water (50°C) for 30-45 minutes.

Restorative baths
The temperature of the bath with sapropel should be 40-45 degrees. The composition is prepared at the rate of 1 kg of therapeutic mud per 10 liters of water. The bath is taken for 15-20 minutes. It is important to know that such baths are not taken without preliminary consultation doctor! Categorical contraindications here: cardiovascular diseases(coronary heart disease, hypertension); acute inflammatory skin diseases, inflammatory diseases of the female sphere; fibroids, fibroids, uterine fibroids; sore throat, flu, colds in the acute period, as well as increased body temperature for any reason.

Compresses
Compresses are used for the area that is considered problematic - the back, chest, neck, joints. Sapropel is heated to 40-45 degrees and applied to cotton fabric in a layer of up to 0.5 cm. The compress is applied to the skin with the side on which the sapropel lies. Place a thin plastic film and a warm blanket or terry towel on top. The duration of the procedure is 30-45 minutes.
P.S. Do not throw away sapropel used for medicinal purposes! It can find secondary use for feeding house plants or in a summer cottage.

"Preventive body treatments are best done in the evening; they relieve skin irritation and soothe nervous system, improve sleep. The so-called “sapropel meditation” occurs.

It is advisable to apply face masks in the morning, twice a week. They have a calming, relaxing effect, cleanse pores, improve their drainage, and help remove comedones. Sapropel absorbs excess sebum, dead cells and evens out the skin texture. Regular use of masks helps to gradually reduce acne, relieve inflammatory reactions skin. Regular use of masks helps to gradually reduce acne and relieve inflammatory skin reactions. Please note that masks significantly whiten the skin.

If there are scars or age spots, apply a slightly warmed mask for 40-45 minutes. To enhance the effect, a plastic film is placed on top. This expands the capillaries and improves microcirculation. The mask must be wet; it can be moistened with water.

The activity of the procedures increases at a temperature of 45 degrees or more, but they should be taken under the supervision of a doctor, as they affect cardiovascular activity.

At home, sapropel is heated to 35-40 degrees C and applied to the cleansed skin surface with a layer of 2-3 mm.

Massage is allowed on the same day as the mud procedure, physiotherapy, UV irradiation, inhalation, air baths.

It is not allowed to make masks on the face, body or head at the same time. This is not only harmful (especially for hypertension), but also reduces the effectiveness of the procedure (the effect of mud is largely based on the rush of blood to the local area).

The pasty consistency of sapropel simplifies local applications; the procedures do not require special equipment or medical training. They are simple and pleasant.

Note. When carrying out procedures, you can only use enamel or glassware. The use of metal utensils is not permitted. To apply sapropel, you must use wooden or plastic spatula.

Storage conditions. At room temperature, sapropel is usable for 10-12 months. In the refrigerator, the shelf life is not limited, since the temperature of its natural environment is 3 degrees C. After opening the package, it must be covered tightly with polyethylene to limit the access of oxygen. On average, two packages of 450 grams are consumed per course of treatment.

Methods of using sapropel

For cosmetic purposes, sapropel is used in the form of masks for various skin types and baths. Compresses.

Masks and applications allow you to:

Get rid of acne and restore the water-lipid balance of the skin;
- “tighten” aging facial skin;
- whiten the skin (remove freckles, pigment spots, traces of uneven tanning, vitiligo);
- relieve swelling;
- smooth out wrinkles and prevent the appearance of new ones;
- strengthen nails;
- normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands of the scalp during dandruff and seborrhea;
- strengthen hair, especially with early baldness and increased hair loss;
- improve blood circulation throughout the body and, if not eliminated, then
- stop the spread of cellulite;
- relieve leg pain and soothe varicose veins;
- cope with many dermatological diseases;
- get rid of excessive sweating and unpleasant foot odor.

Masks and applications

They are used for cosmetic purposes to improve the general condition of the skin, to treat acne, dandruff and seborrhea, burns, chronic skin diseases, rheumatism, and joint pain.

Mask for dry skin

Apply sapropel to your face with a soft brush in a layer of up to 2 mm for 10-15 minutes,
preheating the mud to 37-40 degrees C. The mask should be periodically moistened with water, not allowing it to dry completely, or cover your face with cling film, leaving eyes open, nose and lips.

If desired, the mask can be enriched various oils: olive, flaxseed, sunflower, you can even add sour cream, but this must be done before the procedure.

Rinse with water or tonic and after 20-30 minutes of rest, apply nourishing cream.

Mask for oily skin

Apply sapropel to the face with a soft brush in a layer of up to 2 mm, preheating the dirt to 37-40 degrees C. After drying, the mask is washed off with a decoction of chamomile, celandine or water, then after 20-30 minutes of rest, apply a nourishing cream for oily skin.

Mask to eliminate scars and age spots

Heat the sapropel to 40 degrees C, apply it to a clean, steamed face for 40-45 minutes. Then rinse with water. After 15-20 minutes, wipe your face with tonic and apply sunscreen with maximum SPF.

Hair mask for seborrhea, dandruff, hair loss

The mask is applied to clean scalp between strands of hair. Then you need to do a light head massage from the periphery to the back of the head, put on a cap (insulate) for 1-2 hours. Then wash off with warm water without shampoo.

During treatment, the hair becomes slightly dull, but after completing a course of mud therapy, its shine is restored. At the same time removed headache and depression.

Hand mask

Apply a thin layer of sapropel heated to 37-40 degrees C on your hands, put on plastic gloves, then immerse in a bath of warm water (50 degrees C) for 30-45 minutes. Wash off the dirt with water and after 15 minutes apply hand cream to your hands. It is very good to carry out this procedure before bed.

Baths, baths and compresses

Used on hands, feet and adjacent joints.

Baths (immersion method).

Sapropel heated to 37-40 degrees C is placed in bags (gloves) where the hands and feet are placed. The mud is smeared on the skin of the hands or feet, and then immersed in a bath of warm water (50 degrees C) for 30-45 minutes. Sapropel consumption is 100-200 grams.

Baths

Baths with sapropel mash are prepared for 15-20 minutes at a concentration of 1 kg of sapropel per 10 liters of water, bath temperature 40-45 degrees C. As a rule, they are used in sanatorium conditions under the supervision of a doctor.

Compresses

Compresses are applied to the back, chest, problem areas - elbow, shoulder, knee joints, mammary glands, neck.

Sapropel is heated to 40-50 degrees C, applied as a flat cake up to 0.5 cm thick on a cotton cloth and applied to the skin with the side on which the sapropel lies. Place a thin plastic film on top of the compress and a warm blanket or terry towel on top for 30-45 minutes.

Using sapropel for cellulite

Cellulite impairs tissue blood circulation and metabolism; toxins are not eliminated and accumulate in cells. The cell membranes cannot withstand the load and burst, and the contents (fat) remain in the intercellular space, sticking together into dense lumps. Using a diet does not allow you to get rid of cellulite, since the body begins to use this fat reserve only when completely exhausted. To combat cellulite, it is necessary to use a set of procedures (diet, massage, physical exercise, wrapping in combination with the use of sapropel (internal and external).

Internal administration of sapropel is carried out in the morning on an empty stomach every day.

It is best to apply sapropel externally in a bath. 40-60 minutes before the procedure you need to release bladder and intestines, it is contraindicated to drink and eat.

Take a hot shower with gel and scrub for 5 minutes. Then you need to make three visits to the steam room for 5-7 minutes. After each visit, you need to take a very warm shower. The use of a pool with cold water should be avoided, since when sweating stops, the weight loss effect decreases.

Then sapropel is applied to a clean, steamed body in a layer of 3-5 mm for 20 minutes. This layer of dirt retains heat for a long time, under the influence of which the following processes actively occur:

Pores open, sweating and blood circulation increase;
toxins are eliminated with sweat;
- microelements contained in sapropel are absorbed into the skin and improve metabolism;
- fat is broken down.

At the end of the procedure, you need to wash off the dirt, apply anti-cellulite cream and dress warmly. This procedure must be done regularly 1-2 times a week.

It is best to visit the bathhouse in the evening. Drinking and eating before bedtime is contraindicated (in as a last resort you can drink half a glass of citrus or pineapple juice or mineral water).

At home, if it is not possible to visit the bathhouse, it is recommended to carry out a mud wrap, alternating it with salt baths. It is necessary to follow the following sequence of procedures for 20-30 days: the first day - mud wrap, the second - a salt bath, the third - rest.

For wrapping, the mud is heated in a water bath to 40 degrees C and after a 10-minute hot shower, applied to clean skin in a layer of 3-5 mm. Then you need to wrap the body with a thin film and a blanket to keep warm
20-30 minutes, after which you need to take a hot shower, rub anti-cellulite cream into problem areas and go to bed. Eating and drinking are not recommended.

For a salt bath it is best to use sea ​​salt, which is sold at the pharmacy. The water temperature should be 38-40 degrees C, the duration of the procedure is 18-20 minutes. Use 1-2 cups of salt per bath.

The safest and most productive fertilizers for plants are those that have natural origin. The use of sapropel - bottom sediments - has proven itself well. The product not only stimulates the development of garden crops, but also restores soil fertility.

Sapropel is a biogenic material formed at the bottom of freshwater lakes. Consists of the remains of local flora and fauna, as well as mineral particles and soil fragments.

This is a unique soil-forming fertilizer that has no analogues. It takes several decades to form. During this time, a large amount accumulates in it useful elements. The product is environmentally friendly and safe, has a versatile effect. This is why gardeners and gardeners value it.

Many people confuse silt and sapropel. The difference is that the first is formed in flowing reservoirs and contains much fewer useful components.

Operating principle

Fertilizer quickly saturates the soil with the elements necessary for plants. It contains many bacteria that can survive in the most difficult conditions. They convert substances into an easily accessible form, thanks to which crops receive balanced nutrition and begin to actively develop.

When introduced into the ground, the natural microflora is restored. Bacteria contribute to the accumulation and decomposition of humus, the main component of soil. As a result, the fertile layer thickens and a suitable environment for plants is formed.

Composition and properties depending on the type

The fertilizer contains:

• macro- and microelements: nitrogen, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, boron, bromine, manganese, cobalt, copper;
• vitamins A, B, C, E;
• amino acids;
• enzymes;
• carotenoids;
• humic acids.

There are 4 types of sapropel:

1. organic;
2. glandular;
3. carbonate;
4. siliceous.

Depending on the concentration of minerals, the material is:

• mineralized (80-85%);
• mineral-organic (50-70%);
• organo-mineral (30-50%);
• organic (less than 30%).

The darker the color, the fewer mineral particles present in the composition.

You can find several types of sapropel on sale:

• A-grade – universal, approved for use on any type of soil;
• B-grade – optimal for high acidity;
• B-grade - used on lands with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction.

The product revives lost fertility and enriches the soil with nutrients, which has a positive effect on the condition of growing crops:

1. plants receive the necessary elements during the growing season;
2. their growth and development accelerates;
3. productivity increases;
4. are improving taste qualities, the size of the fruit increases.

Fertilizer can be applied at any time.

Practical use of sapropel in the countryside

The lake product is universal, suitable for feeding all cultivated plants - vegetables, ornamentals, fruits and berries. Sapropel is used in the garden both fresh and after preliminary composting. It has preservative properties - it prevents damage and rotting of the crop, allows you to store root crops (potatoes, beets, carrots) longer.

Fertilizer is used not only in agriculture. It has found application in medicine and cosmetology.

Sapropel for soil

Bottom sediments quickly and effectively improve soil quality:

• restore depleted reserves of nutrients;
• disinfect the soil - destroy pathogenic bacteria, neutralize harmful substances;
• activate the activity of beneficial microorganisms, thereby increasing the concentration of humus;
• increase moisture capacity, which allows you to water the plantings less often.

The results from use last for 3-5 years.

To cultivate heavy clay soils or poor sandstones, proceed as follows:

1. sprinkle fertilizer at the rate of 3 liters per 1 m²;
2. embed to a depth of 10-12 cm.

A similar amount is applied during pre-sowing preparation of the site. Thanks to the procedure, seed germination increases, and young plants develop strong immunity.

Sapropel for garden and vegetable plants

The product has a positive effect on plants during any growing season. Sapropel added to the soil for seedlings accelerates the growth of the root system, allowing for healthy and simultaneous seedlings.

To obtain the expected effect, before planting the seedlings, prepare a special soil mixture. Instructions for use for different cultures is given in the table.

A substrate suitable for growing most plants is obtained by mixing sapropel and soil in a ratio of 1 to 3.

When planting seedlings, fertilizer is applied directly to the planting holes - 1 part to 3-5 parts of soil. It accelerates rooting and promotes the formation of a large number of ovaries and fruits.

During the growth process, the trunk circles of fruit and berry crops are mulched with sapropel. The thickness of the layer depends on the plant:

• trees – 5-7 cm;
• shrubs – 2-4 cm.

Feeding is allowed up to 3 times per season.

To improve the properties and enhance the biological qualities of manure, it is sprinkled with lake fertilizer (2 to 1) and left to rot for 4 months.

Sapropel when planting potatoes

Using the product on potato plantations helps to harvest at least 1.5 times more root crops. To do this, they fill the soil before planting at the rate of 3-6 kg per m². The exact amount depends on the structure of the soil and its mechanical composition.

Fertilizer can be poured directly into the holes (1 handful).

Sapropel for flowers

Sapropel is great for indoor plants:

• increases the duration of flowering;
• increases resistance to diseases and adverse factors;
• improves decorative qualities.

Flowers are planted in a substrate prepared from a mixture of soil and fertilizer in a ratio of 4:1.

Common mistakes when using sapropel

Bottom sediments will not be useful if they are used incorrectly. Typical mistakes:

1. Exclusion of other fertilizers - sapropel is not able to fully cover the nutritional needs of plants. It contains little phosphorus, so appropriate fertilizer must be applied. Best effect obtained only with complex use.
2. Frequent use – the product remains effective for 3-5 years. There is no need to add it to the soil annually.
3. Incorrect proportions - each type of plant needs a certain amount of nutrients. What is optimal for cucumbers is unacceptable for cherries. It is important to follow the prescribed dosages.

If there is no positive effect, you should reconsider the method of application and find a defect.

Where and how is sapropel mined?

Fertilizer accumulates only in fresh water bodies with standing water. Its formation requires a deficiency of oxygen, so rivers with active currents are not suitable for sapropel extraction.

Do-it-yourself mining

People who have relict lakes nearby can easily obtain bottom fertilizer on their own. However, this will require special equipment, similar in design to a dredger, but less powerful. With its help, up to 30 m³ of raw materials are obtained at a time. If the reservoir is shallow, you can use:

• with an ordinary fork, wrapping the teeth with wire;
• a pole and a bucket with a hole in the bottom.

Lakes with clean water, where industrial waste does not flow.

The extracted sapropel does not require additional chemical treatment. It is simply dried in the sun and passed through a sieve to obtain a free-flowing powder. If moisture remains in the raw material, it will deteriorate and rot.

The process of obtaining fertilizer on your own is quite complicated. However, it is economically beneficial. To process large plantations, you will have to spend much more money purchasing it from intermediaries.

Purchase in a store. approximate cost

Sapropel is sold in the form:

1. powder;
2. liquids;
3. granules;
4. tablets;
5. emulsions;
6. pasta.

Powdered and granular fertilizers are in greatest demand: they are easier to process large-scale agricultural lands. The liquid and paste product is used for land reclamation.

Sapropel, which has a viscous or jelly-like structure, is prohibited from being used as a fertilizer: a change in consistency indicates the presence of acid compounds.

Granules release into the soil longer useful material. Liquid or paste fertilizer is suitable for restoring depleted soil during pre-sowing preparation.

The price depends on the season and location of the manufacturer. In the spring, fish farms sell a ton of sapropel for 1,500 rubles. Workers clean the reservoirs every year, so they give out the fertilizer quite cheaply. The product in powder form costs about 2 times more.

The following prices are set in gardening stores:

• dried sapropel – from 60 rubles/kg;
• granulated - from 190 rub. for 5 l;
• liquid for certain plants (vegetables, ornamentals, etc.) – from 77 rub. for 0.5 l.

Sapropel is an environmentally friendly product with a wide spectrum of action. Proper use allows you to restore soil structure, normalize the balance of nutrients, enhance growth and increase productivity. Gardeners who have already tried this fertilizer consider it a godsend for their garden plot.

Sapropel is a thousand-year-old bottom sediment of fresh water bodies, formed by the remains of dead animal and plant organisms, plankton, soil particles and which have gone through the full phase of biosynthesis. Simply put, sapropel is a gelatinous mud mass of gray or brown color, odorless, which makes it different from other muds, does not decompose and can be stored for months at normal temperatures. Sapropel loses its properties when frozen!

The process of formation of such a mass occurs at depth, in the almost complete absence of oxygen, which triggers the formation of colloidal organic matter with high content hydrogen and the high activity of its constituent substances.

Sapropel deposits were originally used as organic fertilizers, to increase soil fertility, increase crop yields and as feed additive in livestock farming.

Although the world is with ancient egypt used river and lake sediments of the Nile, Euphrates and Tigris, thanks to the annual floods of which the fertile lands were enriched and gave people countless harvests of grain, rice, and fruits.

Healing properties of sapropel

Thanks to modern scientific research and analysis of the composition of bottom sludge revealed a whole range of its truly unique properties, determined primarily by the following indicators:

• high heat capacity, and, consequently, high therapeutic activity,
• high content micro and macroelements, salts, vitamins, amino acids, hormone-like substances and stimulants.

Sapropel is the only one of all types of mud that has bactericidal properties.

Analogs of sapropel with a similar composition and effect today simply do not exist either in pharmacology or cosmetology.

Why is silt sapropel so good?

Composition of sapropel

Since the formation process takes place under unusual conditions over many thousands of years, a storehouse of useful substances accumulates in the mass.

• First of all, sapropel is proteins, fats, carbohydrates;
• B vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, E, D;
• folic acid, amino acids (lysine, leucine, isoleucine, histidine, etc.);
• natural antibiotics;
• micro and macroelements and metal salts (calcium, potassium, copper, iron, silver, selenium, magnesium, bromine, phosphorus, iodine);
• natural biostimulants, growth enhancers, estrogens;
• Microbes were found in sapropel that are capable of secreting natural antibiotics that suppress the activity of pathogenic microbes.

Treatment with sapropel

Bottom silt of fresh water bodies is widely used in healing, recovery and prevention of many diseases in four ways:

The most common method of application is external ( sapropel baths, masks, wraps, applications)

In addition to it, there is abdominal - oral, vaginal and rectal use.

When sapropel masses influence the body, the biologically active substances contained in them have a beneficial effect and improve vital processes:

• Improves lymph and blood circulation in tissues, strengthening capillary walls.
• Reduces the content of harmful cholesterol in the blood, resolves cholesterol plaques.
• They enhance the metabolic process in tissues, improving oxygen metabolism.
• They have a pronounced antibacterial effect.
• Being a powerful physiological irritant, it stimulates the functions of the autonomic nervous system.
• Activate the body's protective and immune reactions, increase resistance to diseases.
• reduce swelling,
• break down fats
• remove toxins from the body and have a pronounced detoxification effect.
• Practically do not cause allergic reactions.

What diseases does sapropel treat?

Sapropel is effective in treating almost all body systems and the following diseases:

• Diseases of the musculoskeletal system: arthritis, arthrosis, bone fractures, osteitis, osteoarthrosis, ankylosing spondylitis, diseases of muscles and ligaments;
• Diseases of the nervous system caused by injuries, bruises, even cerebral palsy and other congenital pathologies, neuritis facial nerve, radiculitis, neuralgia, meningoencephalitis.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system
• Malfunctions of the genitourinary system: cystitis, prostatitis, colpitis, cystalgia.
• Respiratory diseases: bronchial asthma (only in remission), chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis.
• ENT diseases: chronic sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, tonsillitis, neuritis of the auditory nerves.
• Diseases of the digestive system: chronic hepatitis, chronic cholecystitis, pancreatitis.
• Skin problems and diseases of a dermatological nature: acne, psoriasis, eczema, scleroderma, erythema nodosum, bedsores, enhances skin regeneration after burns;
• Gynecological diseases: chronic adnexitis, adhesions uterus, erosion, female and male infertility;
• Dental diseases: stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis.

Sapropel in cosmetology gives truly magical results. But there will be a new detailed article about this.

Contraindications for sapropel baths

However, the use of such a seemingly unique natural gift is not without contraindications. Sapropel should not be taken for the following number of diseases:

• acute tuberculosis;
• tachycardia, heart disease and other serious cardiovascular diseases in severe form; presence of a pacemaker;
• kidney diseases;
• aneurysms;
• severe hypertension;
• fibroids, fibromyomas, cysts, functional ovarian failure.
• blood diseases, tendency to bleeding;
• malignant formations.
• any manifestations of inflammatory processes accompanying high temperature bodies above 38°C*;
• infectious diseases.
• individual intolerance.

Lakes and sanatoriums with sapropel treatment

Mud procedures made from sapropel are called peloidotherapy and are used in sanatorium treatment. Although it must be admitted that, given the degree of uniqueness of this type of rehabilitation of the body, they are rather poorly developed in our country. In Russia, sanatorium treatment with sapropel mud is used in resorts in the Urals and Siberia. They are also quite rare in the world; sapropel mud is found in health resorts in Germany, Poland, Estonia and neighboring Belarus.

The oldest and most famous lake from which sapropel is extracted is Lake Moltaevo in the Urals, in the Alapaevsky district, Sverdlovsk region.

On the shore of the lake Maly Taraskul, 20 km from Tyumen, there is a federal-level rehabilitation center “Taraskul”, where they are treated with sapropel.

There, near Tyumen, there is Lake Tulubaevo with unique sapropel deposits.

In the Krasnoyarsk Territory there is Lake Borovoe.

Deshembinskoye Lake 120 km from Ust-Ilimsk and the Rus resort - a health resort that uses its unique healing mud.

Large reserves of sapropel (with a thickness of layers up to 10 m) are located in the Galich and Chukhloma lakes Kostroma region and are successfully used in treatment at the sanatorium in Soligalich.

Lake Berezovskoye is located 20 km from the city of Karpinsk, Pskov region.

Sapropel for medical purposes will be obtained on Lake Chernamskoye, which is near the village of Studenets, Ust-Vymsky district, in Komi.

The effect of treatment with sapropel often does not occur immediately, but after 1-1.5 months. Improvement from treatment sometimes occurs after 6-8 months, so it is advisable to repeat it after 6-12 months, depending on the type of problem.

Sapropel baths, wraps, applications at home

Today it became affordable treatment using sapropel mud at home yourself.

The procedure is carried out depending on the diagnosis and the desired effect (treatment or space procedure)

First of all, you need to determine the source of the disease and the area of ​​influence. Most often they are treated at home with applications.

To do this, sapropel sludge is heated in a water bath to a temperature of degrees, depending on the desired effect and the patient’s diagnosis, it is diluted with a small amount of water to the state of thick sour cream, and applied to the body with a layer thickness of 2-4 cm, usually for 20 minutes. After a while, wash off with warm water.

You can make local wraps with sapropel when treating joints: apply sludge heated to 50°, undiluted and therefore thick, onto the joint area and wrap it in oilcloth, a diaper and a warm blanket. To prevent heat from escaping, you can put a heating pad on top. We stand for 30 minutes. For weakened patients, 20 minutes will be enough.

We don’t throw away the dirt after the procedures, you can reuse it up to three times and then pour the infusion over your indoor flowers and even arrange foot baths and baths for your feet and hands.

The usual procedure is 2-3 days in a row, a break of 1 day, a course of treatment - 15 applications; or every other day, course of 10-12 applications.

The ancient Egyptian method of mud therapy is very popular. The point is this: patients coat themselves with a thin layer of sapropel, heated in the sun, and take sunbathing until the mass dries and cracks. After half an hour, the sapropel crust is washed off with water.

Where to buy sapropel

Not everyone always has access to sanatorium treatment. But you can treat yourself at home and use sapropel to prevent diseases. You can buy sapropel extracted from the relict lake Moltaevo in the Roskosmetika online store by typing the word “sapropel” into the search bar of the site.

Now you know what sapropel is and how to treat it. Next time we’ll talk about the use of sapropel sludge in cosmetology.

Sapropel: what is it and how to use it for medicinal purposes?

The ideal medicine is effective and affordable, easy to use and safe. If we approach it from this perspective, sapropel belongs to a number of similar substances that are used in alternative medicine. Let's find out, sapropel - what is it? And how to use this substance created by nature?

Sapropel - what is it?

The word, which comes from two Greek words literally meaning “rotted mud,” indicates the place where sapropel is formed - the bottom of fresh water bodies. “Unleavened” is the key word here. As you know, dead plants and living organisms of reservoirs settle to the bottom, where they are slowly, over centuries, decomposed into individual components by special bacteria. As a result, mud similar to silt is formed, which is called “sapropel”. So you can briefly answer the question “sapropel - what is it?” And “how to use sapropel” is the next question that interests us.

How is it used?

Since the decomposition of organic elements under water occurs without oxygen, many extremely useful substances are formed in sapropel mud. For example, such as amino acids, trace elements (sodium, potassium, phosphorus and others), vitamins of groups B, C, D, E, P, humic acids, which are growth stimulants, and other substances. Having such a rich variety chemical compounds determines a wide range of areas of its application.

Sapropel is used mainly in such areas as:

1. Agriculture. As a plant fertilizer, to improve the soil and increase its productivity.
2. Medicine and cosmetology.

Regarding the last area, we will discuss the following: sapropel - what is it and how to use this available substance for treatment? What is its healing effect?

The healing effect of sapropel from a scientific point of view

Science has undertaken to explain: sapropel - what it is and how to use it. The photo gives an idea of appearance, places and reasons for its formation.

The Russian Academy of Sciences reports that sapropel has therapeutic effect on the entire human body due to the occurrence of optimal ion exchange at the point of contact with the skin - an effect that science has not yet been able to achieve in laboratory conditions.

At the Omsk Medical College, under the guidance of teachers, a comprehensive study was carried out on rats, which showed that sapropel has a healing effect especially on the immune system and on the lymph nodes, which are unique markers of this system.

Science explains the healing properties of this substance by the presence of the following effects on the skin, which plays an important role in the metabolic processes of the body.

1. The warming effect accelerates metabolic processes, such as lymph outflow.
2. Chemical exposure. Beneficial microelements and other active elements found in sapropel biological substances are absorbed by skin cells and trigger or activate certain regenerative processes or enhance the body's defense reactions.
3. The bacteria contained in the mud contribute to the decomposition into the simplest components and the absorption of as many useful substances as possible. They also help remove toxins.
4. Antibacterial effect, which is facilitated by organic compounds in sapropel with sulfide groups in the composition, as well as inorganic zinc and bromine ions.

Mud application is one of the methods of external use

Sapropel - what is it and how to use it in medicine? In general, the answer to these questions has already been given; let’s focus on more specific advice.

First of all, these are mud applications on the skin. You can do this procedure yourself at home. Follow simple rules:

• two hours before the procedure you should not eat heavily;
• directly in front of it a shower without gel and massage are shown;
• the dirt should be slightly heated in a water bath (up to 40 degrees);
• a layer of sapropel mud should be applied evenly with a thickness of about 2-3 mm (it is convenient to apply with a brush);
• application time is no more than 20 minutes, but you need to start with 10-minute procedures;
• before washing off the substance from the surface of the body, it is good to do a light massage;
• 20 minutes after rinsing, apply cream to these areas of the skin.

Four different methods of application in medicine and cosmetology

In addition to applications on the body, mud baths are used for medicinal purposes. Sapropel is added to water heated to 10 degrees at the rate of 1 kg for every 10 liters of liquid. This balneological method is considered the most effective, but it must be used with caution, following the instructions. Medical professionals advise staying in such a bath for 10 minutes, increasing the time to 20 minutes (the permissible maximum). After the procedure, a long rest is indicated. It should also be remembered that there are many cases of contraindications for treatment with this method.

The following two methods - wrapping the diseased area of ​​the body and masks - are used in cosmetology.

When wrapping, the patient’s entire body is covered with a layer of sapropel and wrapped in film, then in clothing (to maintain temperature until the end of the procedure).

Face masks, followed by lubrication with cream, have a beneficial effect on the skin, helping to keep it young and healthy.

Diseases for which natural mud helped

When it comes to sapropel - what it is and how to use it externally, we can give a short list of problems that sapropel baths, applications, masks and wraps are used to successfully solve or reduce:

• cellulite (apply wrap, see photo)
• acne, freckles, tan marks, blemishes, dandruff and other skin diseases;
• hair loss;
• wrinkles;
• swelling of the legs;
• rheumatism, arthritis, bursitis and other joint diseases;
• radiculitis, neuritis;
• peripheral vascular diseases;
• various diseases of the nervous system or conditions of its impairment after acute phase various diseases;
• diseases of the spine (scoliosis, etc.);
• phlebeurysm;
• unpleasant odor and sweating of the feet.

And this list is far from complete.

An integrated approach to the treatment of multiple diseases

In addition, sapropel is successfully used:

• orally for the treatment of periodontal disease and bleeding gums;
• rectally for the treatment of hemorrhoids and “male” diseases;
• vaginally - to correct gynecological, urological “female” health problems.

The greatest effect is achieved by using several different types complex effects on the diseased organ. For example, for diseases of the uterus in women, the doctor may prescribe an application to the lower abdomen and pelvis, sapropel tampons, enemas, internal use in the form of tea, and electrophoresis. For gum diseases, rinsing procedures and brushing teeth with sapropel paste are prescribed together with an application to the diseased area.

But do not forget that when it comes to sapropel - what it is and how to use this substance for medicinal purposes, it is very important to consult a doctor. If you exceed the permissible time of procedures or do not prepare for them (or do not complete them) properly, then instead of benefit you can do harm.

What do those who tried it say?

So, it becomes clear sapropel - what it is and how to use it. Reviews from those who have experienced its effects may encourage others to follow their example. Let's look at them briefly. The remedy has been successfully used to treat the consequences left by difficult childbirth.

Many positive reviews can be found about cosmetic products based on sapropel. For example, according to reviews, this substance was unexpectedly effective in the fight against cellulite and acne. And, in addition, it brought the neglected hair of the head into a chic state.

Unusually rich in minerals, vitamins, containing organic substances and representatives of microflora, being also very affordable, sapropel can be an alternative to other methods of treatment or complement them.

Sapropel mud - a miracle remedy + my review of a face mask at home

Hello, my darlings! I want to tell you about my unexpected discovery, which I now often use - sapropel mud. This is excellent skin care for the face and entire body. If you are looking for a mud mask, then sapropel mud will be one of the best options.

How did I find sapropel mud?

We decided to go with my husband to a sanatorium near Yekaterinburg under the Anti-stress program. The basis of this program is sapropel mud wraps. From the information brochure of the sanatorium I learned that sapropel mud is truly a magical gift of nature. Mud masks and wraps are used to treat a huge number of diseases. And, what is important for us girls, it helps us become even more beautiful and younger. But first things first.

Hardly anyone would agree to lie in the mud of their own free will. But therapeutic mud is a completely different matter. The mud is heated to a pleasant and comfortable 40 degrees for the body. Therefore, lying in it is pleasant and warm. Very relaxing! But after the procedure it piles up wild fatigue and it feels like the body has received a decent shake-up.

The benefits of sapropel mud

Indeed, the unique properties of healing mud are difficult to overestimate. Sapropel mud is silt deposits of fresh water bodies with an invaluable organomineral composition.

Therapeutic mud has a beneficial effect on our body due to the content of beneficial microorganisms and biologically active substances:

Microbes that secrete natural antibiotics were also found in sapropel!

In their action, they have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, absorbable properties and help to enhance metabolic processes in the affected areas of the body.

Here is another video that talks about the healing properties of this wonderful mud:

Sapropel mud has a prolonged effect. After the procedure, the healing processes last about another day. Thus, for those who carry out a course of therapy, the effect accumulates from time to time. Already the first procedure gives a visible effect. This is especially noticeable when using sapropel mud in cosmetology. The contours of the oval face are tightened, wrinkles become smaller.

Indications for treatment

Traditionally, sapropel is used to treat a wide range of diseases:

• Musculoskeletal system (arthritis, arthrosis, ankylosing spondylitis);
• Diseases of muscles and ligaments;
• Long-term non-healing fractures;
• Diseases of the central peripheral nervous system (poliomyelitis, condition after surgical treatment of spinal hernias, meningoencephalitis);
• Respiratory diseases (bronchitis and pneumonia, which are common these days);
• Diseases of the skin, subcutaneous tissue (dermatitis, eczema, neurodermatitis);
• Condition after burns;
• Treatment of gynecological and urological diseases (including male and female infertility);
• Dental diseases.

The list of diseases caused by therapeutic mud is long. It’s easier to say that they don’t cure :)

In addition to these diseases, mud treatment is actively used in cosmetology. Which is what interests me the most for now.

Mode of application

Mud contains a lot of biologically active substances. In microscopic quantities they penetrate the skin and have a therapeutic and pharmacological effect. When using mud, analgesic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and decongestant effects occur.

Sapropel mud is heated to a temperature of 37 0 C (sometimes up to 42 C). The duration of the procedure depends on what area of ​​the body you apply it to.

At first, start the course of procedures with a short time, gradually working up to the required time. But don't overdo it. It is not recommended to keep it for more than 30 minutes. Still, this is stress for the body and it needs recovery. Do a course of procedures every other day.

Face masks

At home I made face masks in a course of 10 procedures. I heated it in a water bath and applied it with a plastic spatula. At first I kept the mask on for 10 minutes, and then increased the duration to 15 minutes.

Compressor method

If applications are applied to joints, chest, back, spine or other parts of the body. Then the heated mud should be applied to the skin about 0.5 cm thick. Cover the top with plastic wrap, and then put a warm scarf, blanket or blanket. The duration of this procedure is no more than minutes. After completing the procedure, rest, or best of all, sleep for half an hour.

Immersion method

Pour the heated therapeutic mud to degrees into bags or plastic gloves. And place your feet or arms. Gently spread the mud over the skin and leave for a minute. Afterwards, rinse with warm water. Do not pour the full bag, otherwise the entire volume will be squeezed out with your hands.

A few tips if you use it at home:

• It is better to heat the sapropel mud in a water bath. Use only glass or enamel containers.
• It is not advisable to heat sparopel in the microwave - this will cause it to dry out and lose its medicinal properties.
• You need to apply the dirt with a plastic or wooden spoon. If applying to the face, it is better to use a brush.
• Store in the refrigerator with the lid tightly closed.

Contraindications

Unlike tablets, mud therapy has no side effects. But since dirt is a biologically active factor, there are general contraindications:

• acute stages of the disease;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases (including long-term ones);
• all diseases requiring hospital treatment (including surgery);
• pregnancy at all stages;
• malignant formations;
• concomitant diseases - pathology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, previously operated on for malignant tumors.

Scientists are not yet able to synthesize such a magnificent complex of biologically active substances contained in sapropel. Therefore, buy and use natural medicine for your health.

My review of the sapropel mud mask

This was my first time doing mud body wraps and the results really amazed me. The skin becomes soft, like a newborn's, and as smooth as the most expensive Chinese silk. And I'm not exaggerating at all! However, the miracles do not end there. After the first procedure, various inflammations, redness and bruises disappear.

My husband has a bruise after paintball. Sapropel mud helped a lot

Don't believe me? My precious husband also tried sapropel mud, and this is the result he got. A couple of days before going to the sanatorium, he played paintball with friends. This is where men dress in camouflage, run through the forest and shoot colored paint balls at each other. For them, it’s a lot of pleasure and a huge number of bruises all over the body, which take weeks to disappear. And after three sessions of mud applications, all the bruises of my paintball lover disappeared. Actually everything.

Our stay at the sanatorium was over, but I decided that my acquaintance with the magic mud should not end there. So I bought a jar of sapropel mud for home to take care of my problem skin.

Mud face mask recipe

I have combination skin with enlarged pores, sometimes inflammation and small comedones appear. Of course, I started using sapropel masks at home. And after just two mud masks, I saw noticeable changes - there were several times fewer pimples, and the number of inflammations significantly decreased. And skin color. He became healthier and smoother. I have never received such amazing results from any super-expensive and advertised product! It’s not for nothing that our ancestors made mud masks for themselves.

Jar of sapropel mud

I am posting my recipe for a magical face mask made from sapropel:

We heat the sapropel mud in a water bath to a temperature of approximately 40 degrees. Be guided by your feelings so as not to burn your skin. Test the heated sapropel on your palm.

Then, using a wide cosmetic brush, apply the resulting mask to the skin of the face and neck. By heating the mud, blood microcirculation improves in our skin and nutrients are absorbed faster. Keep the mask on for a minute and wash off with warm water.

So, if you want to make your skin healthier, smoother and reduce the number of inflammations... (it’s too much to list!), try sapropel mud for your health! And when my husband’s next bruises appear after paintball, I now put a mud mask on the bruise and the bruise goes away in two days. So my husband even liked this mask rather than applying frozen chicken from the refrigerator to the bruised area 😀

Write to me about your results. It is very interesting to know your opinion about this miracle remedy.

PS: Where to buy?

People ask where to buy - I answered in the comments, but I will repeat. You can buy it inexpensively in this online store

Mud therapy with sapropels (therapeutic mud) for various diseases

Recently, mud packs for treatment at home have appeared in the pharmacy chain. What is the value of mud therapy, what are the indications for it and how to properly carry out the procedure yourself?

What is medicinal mud (sapropel) and what is it made of?

Therapeutic muds (sapropels) are natural formations of an ointment-like consistency, consisting of water, mineral and organic substances. They are formed at the bottom of stagnant fresh lakes and swamps due to incomplete decomposition of plant and animal organisms. This is a liquid gelatinous mass of various colors - from dark gray to light brown. Sapropels contain enzymes, vitamins, hormones and other biologically active compounds. They contain many microelements: calcium, phosphorus, iodine, cobalt, iron, copper, ensuring the course of many physiological processes. They also contain amino acids and carbohydrates. Sapropels are a habitat for microorganisms that secrete antibiotics that can suppress the action of pathogenic microbes. As we can see, nature has worked hard for thousands of years, creating a product that is unique in its richness and medicinal value.

What effects do therapeutic muds have?

Therapeutic mud irritates numerous receptors and has a neuroreflex and neurohumoral effect on the course of physiological processes in the body. The mechanism of action of mud is based on thermal, chemical and mechanical effects.

The thermal effect is due to the fact that mud has the properties of a coolant. Irritation of thermoreceptors leads to an increase in temperature and energy potential of tissues - when the thermoregulatory mechanism is activated, metabolic and redox processes are accelerated. Heat generation is accompanied by vasodilation, improved microcirculation, changes in the permeability of vascular membranes, and acceleration of blood flow. Acceleration biochemical processes, increasing cellular permeability and improving blood supply to tissues, which occur under the influence of heat, stimulate tissue regeneration (bone, connective, muscle, etc.).

The chemical effect of mud is due to the presence of organic and inorganic substances in them that can penetrate through the skin and mucous membranes into the blood and have a humoral effect on the vital functions of the body.

The mechanical effect is less pronounced and manifests itself mainly when prescribing general mud procedures, mud baths and large-area applications. Mechanical compression of the skin and underlying tissues by a layer of sapropels is accompanied by deeper penetration of heat.

For what diseases are therapeutic muds useful?

Muds have a pronounced anti-inflammatory, absorbable, desensitizing, analgesic, trophic-regenerative effect. They activate the neuroendocrine system and help normalize the body's reactivity. Mud applications accelerate the resorption of adhesions, scars in diseases and injuries of the central and peripheral nervous system, improve the conditions for regeneration (restoration) of peripheral nerves, ease the pain of nerve trunks, relieve spasticity and muscle rigidity, and promote the restoration of motor functions. General and local mud applications and mud baths are used.

The following diseases of the musculoskeletal system are subject to mud treatment:

• rheumatoid arthritis, dystrophic-metabolic polyarthritis, traumatic arthritis, bone fractures with delayed consolidation, osteitis, periostitis, myositis, tendovaginitis, adhesions after surgery;
• residual effects of injuries and intoxications of the central nervous system, accompanied by paresis and hemiparesis in the presence of stiffness in the joints;
• diseases of the peripheral nervous system (subacute period).

Mud is also used to treat neuritis of the facial nerve, radiculitis, neuralgia, and polyradiculoneuritis.

Mud therapy is effective for:

• respiratory diseases: bronchial asthma in remission, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia;
• diseases of the digestive system: inflammatory diseases of the stomach and intestines outside the acute phase, chronic hepatitis, chronic cholecystitis, chronic pancreatitis.

The role of mud therapy is invaluable for:

• gynecological pathology: chronic adnexitis, infertility;
• for diseases of the male genital organs: prostatitis, epididymitis, infertility;
• for urological diseases: pyelocystitis, cystitis, cystalgia.

Diseases of the upper respiratory tract and nasopharynx are widespread among adults and children, which are also successfully treated using mud procedures. These are diseases such as chronic sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, tonsillitis, and neuritis of the auditory nerves.

Mud therapy is one of the most effective procedures for skin pathologies: acne, itchy dermatoses, psoriasis, scleroderma, erythema nodosum, bedsores.

Sanatorium and home use of sapropels

Mud procedures are widely used in spa treatment. Their use at home became possible thanks to the opening of a mud-mining site in the republic on Lake Dikoe, Dyatlovsky district, Grodno region. There is also a workshop for packing mud into sealed bags of 5 kilograms, which can be used throughout the year.

For home use When using mud applications, you need to determine the area of ​​influence and the required amount of mud for one procedure. The thickness of the application must be at least 2-4 cm. To realize the effect of mud therapy, the temperature of the mud and its exposure (exposure time) are important. There are mud applications of high (45-50° C) and moderate temperature (42-44° C).

The principle of arrangement of procedures during the course of peloid therapy may be different.

• With the “deflated” method, mud procedures are taken for 2-3 days in a row, a break of 1 day, the course of treatment is 15-18 applications;
• at the rate medium intensity procedures are taken every other day, a course of 10-12 applications,
• with the “sparse” method - after 2 days on the third, a course of 8-10 applications.

To carry out mud procedures, the required amount of medicinal sapropels is heated to a temperature of 50 ° C in a water bath with periodic stirring.

Local mud applications are usually carried out as follows: a blanket is laid out on a trestle bed (couch, sofa), an oilcloth is placed on top of it, and a diaper made of rough canvas is placed on top of it. A layer of mud, heated to the desired (45-50° C) temperature, 5-6 cm thick is applied to the diaper in the place where the part of the body to be affected will be located. Then the patient lies down on the mud cake. The desired area of ​​the body is carefully coated with mud, after which it is successively wrapped in a diaper, oilcloth, and blanket.

To help the dirt cool down more slowly, you can place a heating pad on top of the blanket. The duration of the procedure in the general satisfactory condition of the patient should be from 20 to 30 minutes. For weakened patients, one should limit the use of sapropels at a temperature of 38-45 ° C, and the duration of application should be reduced to 15-20 minutes. After completing the procedure, dirt should be removed from the body and the skin should be washed with warm water. It is advisable to rest for 20-30 minutes after this and dry wrap.

Do not rush to throw away used dirt. They can be reused for medicinal purposes, in addition, this is a very good, environmentally friendly fertilizer for your indoor and garden plants.

In addition to mud applications at home, you can use local mud-water baths (baths) for your hands and feet. Technology for preparing mash: add the required amount of sapropel to the required amount of water (preferably sea or mineral) in a ratio of 2:1 or 3:1. Over low heat with occasional stirring, bring the mixture to a temperature of 37-40° C. Place your hands or feet in the warm mash for 15-20 minutes. After the procedure is completed, the body is washed with warm water.

The ancient Egyptian method of mud therapy has not lost its significance. This is a method of mud applications of natural solar heating. On a warm sunny day, patients are coated with sapropel, taken from the bag immediately before the procedure. The dirt in the bag must first be heated by sunlight to a temperature of 37-38° C.

The sufferers are then heated in the sun until the dirt covering the body turns into a cracked crust. After the procedure is completed, the crust is washed off with warm water. This procedure does not require special training, easily tolerated by patients. The principle of solar natural heating of mud makes it possible to combine the holiday of a mud procedure with climate therapy (staying on fresh air), reliably ensures the preservation of the natural properties of mud.

Mud therapy is also widely used in dentistry. For periodontal disease, warm mud swabs made of gauze are placed on the gums, soaked in ointment-like mud, removed from the bag in advance and passed through a fine sieve. Before the procedure, mud tampons are heated in a water bath to 38-39° C, applied to the gums and pressed against the cheeks. The duration of the procedure is 10 minutes. Then the tampons are discarded and the mouth is rinsed with warm water. The course of treatment is 5-7 procedures.

For effects on small areas of the body (for example, for ENT diseases), electromud therapy, a combination of peloid therapy with magnetotherapy, is indicated.

The experience of mud therapy shows that the effect sometimes does not occur immediately, but 1-1.5 months after its completion. The duration of the effect after a single course of treatment rarely lasts more than 6-8 months, therefore, to consolidate the results, it is advisable to repeat the course of peloid therapy after 8-10 months.

Indications and contraindications for mud therapy

Indications for mud therapy are determined on the recommendation of the attending physician.

We must not forget about contraindications to mud therapy:

• acute and chronic inflammatory processes in the stage of severe exacerbation,
• malignant and benign neoplasms,
• tuberculosis of all organs,
• cachexia (sharp weight loss),
• systemic blood diseases,
• severe dysfunction of endocrine organs,
• diseases of the cardiovascular system in the stage of decompensation,
• tendency to rebleed
• infectious diseases in the acute and contagious stage.

When used skillfully, our lakes store huge treasures of rich raw materials. This is truly a bonanza.

Lyudmila Kozlova, Candidate of Medical Sciences, chief physician of the Republican Association “Belmezhkolkhozzdravnitsa”.

Explanation from the site author

Since 2001, the Republican Association “Belmezhkolkhozzdravnitsa” has been called the open joint-stock company “Belagrozdravnitsa” (Minsk).

HERE IS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION - everything where and how it can be used

The techniques are easy to implement and many are preferred for individual use at home. The biological activity of Sapropel does not require their use in large volumes, and the calming effect of the procedures is well complemented by evening hygiene procedures.
Techniques are divided into external, abdominal and enteral.

External or superficial:
1. Open applications - masks - this is when Sapropel is applied to the open skin of the face, neck and other areas with a layer of 2-3 mm for a period of 10 to 20 minutes.
Used for juvenile acne, furunculosis, oily seborrhea, psoriasis, atonic dermatitis in children and adults, photos and dyshormonal pigmentation.
Sapropel heated in a water bath to a comfortable temperature of 37-42 degrees is applied with a soft wide brush in an even layer without gaps to the skin or area of ​​changed skin, covering 1-1.5-2 cm of healthy skin and leaving for 10 minutes on the first day, increasing the duration for 2 minutes with each subsequent procedure and bringing them up to 20 minutes. To obtain a scrub effect, before removing the mask, it is recommended to gently massage the skin through the mask.
After completing the procedure, the mask is washed off with water or a decoction of herbs. A 20-30 minute rest is required, followed by application of a nourishing cream.

2. Closed compress method.
Compress application on the spine, chest, liver, stomach, pancreas and bladder, large joints.
Sapropel heated in a water bath to a temperature of 40-45 degrees is applied to the skin up to 0.5 cm thick with a soft spatula. Cover with thin plastic film. The joint is bandaged with film. A warm woolen blanket, blanket, scarf, etc. is placed on top of the film.
The duration of the procedure is 30-45 minutes. At the end of the procedure, Sapropel is removed with a spatula. The skin is wiped with a warm damp cloth. After completing the procedure, a 30-minute rest or sleep is required.
Note: for acute processes in the joints and elbow joints, Sapropel is applied at room temperature. The duration of the procedure increases to 1.5-2 hours.
ATTENTION!!! The closed compress method should be carried out only after consultation or under the supervision of a doctor.

3. Immersion method - sapropel baths and baths.
Baths (immersion method). Sapropel heated to 37-40 degrees is placed in bags (gloves) where the hands and feet are placed. The mud is smeared on the skin of the hands or feet, and then immersed in a bath of warm water (50 degrees) for 30-45 minutes. Sapropel consumption is 100-200 grams.
Baths with sapropel mash are prepared for 15-20 minutes at a concentration of 1 kg of sapropel per 10 liters of water, bath temperature 40-45 degrees.

Cavity method
1. Oral
Sapropel in the amount of one teaspoon is taken into the mouth and chewed, rubbed into the gums with the tongue for 5-6 minutes, spat, and so on 10-20 times a day. This strengthens teeth, eliminates periodontal disease and bleeding gums. This is a sure remedy for stomatitis, diseases salivary glands and sore throat.

2. Vaginal
Used in the treatment of various gynecological diseases.

3. Rectal
Used in the treatment of gynecological, urological, proctological diseases and hemorrhoids.

ENTERAL METHOD - TAKING SAPROPEL ORALLY
Therapeutic and cosmetic use of Sapropel.
The world's leading perfumery and cosmetics companies have declared healing mud to be the cosmetics of the 21st century. Sapropel masks and applications will help:

FACE MASKS
Mask for dry skin
Add a few drops to sapropel olive oil. Apply a 2 mm layer to the face, preheating the mud to a temperature of 37 - 40 degrees. Leave the mask on for 10 -15 minutes.
ATTENTION! Do not let the mask dry out. Moisten it with water periodically, or after applying the mask, you can cover your face with cling film, leaving your eyes, nose and lips open.
Rinse off the mask with water or herbal decoction.
Let your skin rest for 20 - 30 minutes, then wipe your face with toner and apply nourishing cream.

Mask for oily skin
It will help narrow pores, dry out pimples and blackheads.
Apply sapropel to your face in a layer of up to 2 mm, preheating it to a temperature of 37 - 40 degrees. Leave the mask for 20 - 25 minutes. After drying, rinse the mask with a decoction of chamomile, celandine or water. Let your skin rest for 20 - 30 minutes, then wipe your face with lotion and apply cream for oily skin.

"Steaming" at oily skin before mechanical facial cleansing for cosmetologists
Apply Sapropel to the face in a 3 mm layer, preheating it to 45 degrees. Cover your face with film, leaving your eyes and lips open, and place a wrung-out hot towel on top (you can use it under the cover). Leave for 10-15 minutes. Remove the mask with a well-wrung out sponge and clean to remove scars and age spots.
Heat Sapropel to 40 degrees, apply it to a clean, steamed face for 40-45 minutes. Then rinse with water. After 15-20 minutes, wipe your face with tonic and apply sunscreen with maximum SPF.

Hair mask for seborrhea, dandruff, hair loss
The mask is applied to clean scalp between the strands, then you need to do a light head massage from the periphery to the back of the head, put on a cap (insulate) for 1-2 hours. Sapropel is washed off with warm water without shampoo.
During treatment, the hair becomes slightly dull, but after completing a course of mud therapy, its shine is restored. At the same time, headaches and depression are relieved.

Gentle mud body peeling that improves blood circulation
Apply Sapropel in an even, thin layer over the entire body, except for the chest area. Relax and wait 10-15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
After this peeling, the effect of your creams, including anti-cellulite ones, will increase several times.

Hand mask
Apply a thin layer of Sapropel heated to a temperature of 37-40 degrees on your hands, put on plastic gloves, and then immerse in a bath of warm water (50 degrees) for 30-45 minutes. Wash off the dirt with water and after 15 minutes apply hand cream to your hands. It is very good to carry out this procedure before bed. Then, after washing off the dirt, apply a nourishing cream for dry skin to your hands and put on cotton gloves.

Mud foot bath
Add Sapropel to a basin of warm water (40-45 degrees) at the rate of 450 g per 5 liters of water, stir and lower your feet there ankle-deep. Sit like this for 15-20 minutes, rinse your feet first in warm water, then in cold water. Lubricate your feet with foot cream. If used regularly, such a bath will relieve you of excessive sweating and unpleasant foot odor; in addition, it is an excellent prevention of fungal diseases and heel spurs.

Mud mask for feet (helps relieve pain and fatigue in the legs)
Sapropel heated to a temperature of 37-40 degrees is placed in bags where the feet are placed. The mud is spread over the skin of the feet and then immersed in a bath of warm water (50 degrees) for 30-45 minutes. Rinse off the dirt with water and after 15 minutes apply foot cream. Sapropel consumption is 100-200 grams.

Taking Sapropel orally - enteral method
Eight years of experience in the enteral (internal) use of Sapropel for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes in Yekaterinburg and other regions of the Urals has helped hundreds of patients forget about medications and their illnesses.
Today, only those who have not tried Sapropel, those who have not felt the renewal of the body, argue about the usefulness of this method.
Try to convince women who have recovered from severe colitis that this is bad, that this is impossible. Anyone who swallowed a spoonful of Sapropel once and after 15 minutes got rid of burning pain in the chest and painful belching, who did not suffer from food poisoning thanks to 2-3 spoons of Sapropel, cannot be dissuaded. Once they receive the result, people become advocates for this product for life.

Therapeutic mud is taken orally for general health and treatment of the following diseases:

Atherosclerosis;
pregnant, nursing mothers and children during the period of growth, with toxicosis and lack of appetite;
haemorrhoids;
diseases of the liver, gall bladder, hepatitis and its consequences (Sapropel will gently relieve congestion in the gall bladder and ducts; will have a stimulating effect on liver cells; relieve pain in the right hypochondrium already in the first week of use);
gynecological, proctological diseases;
to restore the immune system;
to relieve hangover syndrome;
to stimulate mineral and vitamin metabolism in the body with vitamin deficiency;
skin diseases (psoriasis, neurodermatitis, folliculitis, furunculosis, trophic ulcers, eczema, fungal infections, childhood diathesis, etc.);
migraines, headaches and depression;
gout;
after using a large number of drugs and radiation exposure;
diabetes;
chronic diseases of the ENT and respiratory organs (pneumonia);
bronchitis, sinusitis and others urological diseases(pyelonephritis, cystitis, prostatitis, male infertility, etc.);
cellulite;
severe poisoning (at the first signs - pain in the esgastrium, nausea, headache, weakness, start taking 1 tablespoon of Sapropel, repeating after 15 minutes up to 3-4 times per hour. If after 60 minutes there is no result, consult a doctor) ;
peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum (use 1 tablespoon 30 minutes before meals for 2-3 weeks);
dysbacteriosis (Sapropel - this living natural miracle contains more than 30 different microorganisms that participate in the breakdown of carbohydrates, fiber, sugars, secrete vitamins, produce antibacterial substances and biostimulants, they gently cleanse the intestinal microflora);
cholecystitis (for those who are familiar with pain in the pancreas, when you constantly have to monitor your diet, when you are afraid to leave the house without pills - Sapropel will relieve you of this fear. You will forget about the need to carry Festal, Mezim or "Pancreatin");
gastritis;
heartburn (1 teaspoon of Sapropel will relieve you of heartburn and relieve pain from overeating);
constipation, colitis, enterocolitis (Sapropel is a natural stimulator of intestinal motility, it actively renews the cells of the intestinal wall, normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, improves the absorption of food taken).

Recommendations for use: take 1-2 teaspoons in the morning on an empty stomach 20-30 minutes before meals (pre-dilute Sapropel in warm boiled water to prevent irritation of the mucous membrane). The course is 1 month, then a 1 month break and repeating the course.
In case of exacerbation of diseases, use Sapropel 1 teaspoon every 2 hours during the day.

EXTERNAL USE OF SAPROPEL
Diseases of the peripheral nervous system:

Radiculitis, polyrediculoneuritis, plexitis, neuritis, neurofibro-neoeitis, sympathetic truncitis and solaritis, occupational vibration disease;
consequences of wounds and other injuries peripheral parts nervous system, not requiring surgical intervention and in the presence of ongoing functional recovery.
Compresses, warm applications, bath at 45°C for 30 minutes. Course of 20 procedures.

Diseases of the central nervous system due to infections and after intoxication:

Meningoencephalitis, arachnoiditis of the brain, encephalitis at the end of the acute period;
arachnoiditis of the spinal cord, myelitis, encephalomyelitis;
meningomyeloradiculitis (without pronounced disorders of pelvic organ function);
consequences of epidemic poliomyelitis, residual effects after the polio form tick-borne encephalitis in the presence of ongoing functional recovery.
Compresses, warm applications, baths. Course of 20 procedures.

Peripheral vascular diseases:

Obliterating endarteritis, Raynaud's disease;
atherosclerosis, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcers;
Internal use - 1 teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach.
Compresses, warm applications, baths 30-36°C. Course of 20 procedures, 20 minutes each. To enhance the effect, you can add grated garlic to Sapropel. After the procedure, it is recommended to apply anti-varicose cream.
After a course of procedures, spasm is relieved small vessels, collateral blood circulation increases.

Rheumatism and other joint diseases:

Cold applications to the elbow and wrist joints and other joints during an exacerbation of pain. Sapropel is taken at room temperature or body temperature. The duration of the procedure increases to 1.5-2 hours without warm wrapping.
Heat applications at a mud temperature of 42-45°C for 15-20 minutes are indicated for the prevention of seasonal exacerbations during the period of remission of the disease and after drug relief of acute rheumatoid manifestations.
Course of 20 procedures. After applications, it is recommended to cover yourself with a warm blanket and be sure to rest for 30 minutes. It is recommended to regularly visit the Russian bathhouse.
IN inpatient conditions You can use the electrophoresis procedure under the supervision of a physician.

Arthritis and polyarthritis of various etiologies:

Rheumatic arthritis no earlier than 8 months after the end of acute, subacute cardiac events in the absence of cardiovascular failure or with symptoms of circulatory failure not higher than the first degree;
infectious nonspecific polyarthritis (rheumatoid) with a minimal degree of activity of the articular process, infectious arthritis of a specific etiology in the subacute and chronic stage (excluding tuberculosis);
chronic spondylosis, spondylitis (inflammatory diseases of the spine);
fractures with delayed consolidation or painful callus, osteitis, periostitis, myositis, bursitis, tendovaginitis, scarring and contractures;
diseases of the spine: osteochondrosis, scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, infectious, traumatic and other origin.
Warm applications, compresses, baths at 45°C for 30-45 minutes. Course of 20 procedures.

Injuries, bruises, sprains, scars:
Warm applications, baths. Course of 20 procedures. After application, rub in anti-varicose cream and rest for 30-40 minutes.

Burns, wounds, open wounds and their consequences, furunculosis:
Sapropel promotes rapid epithelization of wounds and destroys wound infections. Wound healing occurs with minimal pain and tissue deformation.
Sapropel is applied to the wound after washing, like an ointment bandage. As soon as the patient feels that the bandage has become dry and hot, it must be changed. Do not reapply used mud to open wounds.
Course of 20 procedures. After removing the sapropel dressing, it is recommended to wash the wound and apply a thin layer of Aquaftem.

Migraines, headaches and depression after traumatic brain injury:
Apply the “mud collar” and mud at 36-38°C to the scalp for 15-20 minutes.

Inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity (stomatitis, glossitis, periodontal disease, caries, etc.:
Applications and mouth rinses eliminate the inflammatory process and toothache. To prevent diseases? It is recommended to clean your teeth by applying Sapropel to your toothbrush. The course of treatment is 10-15 procedures.

Gynecological diseases:

Diseases of the uterus, chronic cervicitis, endocervicitis;
chronic metro endometritis;
inflammatory diseases of the uterine appendages of various etiologies, with the exception of tuberculosis;
chronic pelveoperitonitis, periadnexitis, perimetritis, parametritis;
infertility due to inflammatory diseases of the uterus and tubes;
postoperative adhesions at the end of the acute period;
cervical erosion.

The greatest effect is achieved complex application Sapropel:

External use on the lower abdomen and lumbosacral region.
Vaginal sapropel tampons 50-80 g at a temperature of 40-45°C. The exposure lasts 20-45 minutes and ends with douching with a weak solution of manganese. At home, the procedure is best done before bedtime.


Electrophoresis in a physical laboratory.
A course of 10-15 procedures. Treatment with Sapropel does not exclude the use of other medicinal and hardware treatment methods.

Haemorrhoids

Internal use: 1 teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach.
Rectal sapropel enemas are done at a temperature of 40-45°C. The tip is inserted to a depth of 5-6 cm into the rectum and 100 g of Sapropel is used. Its effect continues until the next normal bowel movement.
Warming up. Cut onion(2 medium onions) pour milk (0.5 l) and bring to a boil. Heat the sapropel in a water bath to 15°C (half a glass). Then mix everything and cover with a wooden lid with a small hole, on which the patient sits, covered with a blanket. Warming continues until the mixture cools. At first, care must be taken not to burn the mucous membranes and skin with steam. After the procedure, you must apply A-20 cream. The mixture can be used several times within 1-2 days. Usually, after 3-5 procedures, hemorrhoids disappear without a trace.
For bleeding hemorrhoids, heating is not used. Cold sapropel cakes must be alternated with anti-varicose cream. The cake is secured with a T-shaped bandage between the legs for 20 minutes.

Urological diseases: male infertility, impotence, prostatitis, cystitis. The greatest effect is achieved by the complex use of Sapropel:

External use:
applications to the scrotum (infertility, prostatitis, impotence);
applications to the lumbosacral region;
applications to the lower abdomen (cystitis);
electrophoresis in a physical laboratory.
Rectal sapropel enemas are done at a temperature of 40-45°C. The tip is inserted to a depth of 5-6 cm into the rectum and 100 g of Sapropel is used. Its effect continues until the next normal bowel movement.
Internal use: 1 teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach.

Proctological diseases

Rectal sapropel enemas are done at a temperature of 40-45°C. The tip is inserted to a depth of 5-6 cm into the rectum and 100 g of Sapropel is used. Its effect continues until the next normal bowel movement.
Internal use: 1 teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach. The course of treatment is 10-15 procedures.

Chronic diseases of the ENT and respiratory organs.

Compresses. For pneumonia and bronchitis - on the chest, back. For chronic tonsillitis - on the area of ​​the cervical and thoracic vertebrae and the submandibular region. For sinusitis - on the nose. Heat the sapropel in a water bath to 40°C, place it in a layer of 0.5-2 cm, cover with film and a warm scarf for 15-20 minutes. Such procedures make breathing easier and cause profuse expectoration; It should be noted that this treatment can be used when the patient does not have a fever.
Gargle with sore throat every half hour with sapropel diluted with warm boiled water.
Inhalations. Heat the sapropel in a water bath to 45°C (half a glass). Then add half a glass of hot water. Inhalation continues until Sapropel cools down. At first, care must be taken not to burn the mucous membranes and skin with steam. The mixture can be used several times within 1-2 days.
Internal use: 1 teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach. The course of treatment is 10-15 procedures.

Chronic skin diseases (severe dermatoses, allergies, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, fungal infections), in children's practice (skin manifestations of diathesis, bruises, scratches) The greatest effect is achieved by the complex use of Sapropel:

External use in applications and baths. After the procedure, it is recommended to apply Aquaftem.
Rectal sapropel enemas are done at a temperature of 40-45°C. The tip is inserted to a depth of 5-6 cm into the rectum and 100 g of Sapropel is used. Its effect continues until the next normal bowel movement.
Internal use: 1 teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach.

Cellulite
Cellulite impairs tissue blood circulation and metabolism, so toxins are not eliminated but accumulate in cells. Their shells cannot withstand the load and burst, and the contents, that is, fat, remain in the intercellular space, sticking together into dense islands. It is impossible to get rid of cellulite through diet alone, since the body begins to use this fat reserve only when it is completely exhausted. Therefore, it is necessary to combat it through a set of procedures (diet, massage, exercises, body wraps).
Internal use: 1-2 teaspoons in the morning on an empty stomach daily.
It is best to apply Sapropel externally in a bath. 60-40 minutes before the procedure, do not drink or eat, empty your bladder and intestines. Wash under a hot shower for 5 minutes with gel and scrub. Then you need to steam in three passes for 5 - 7 minutes. After each entry into the steam room, take a very warm shower. A pool with cold water should be avoided, since when sweating stops, the weight loss effect decreases. If you want to lose weight, eating and drinking in the bathhouse is also not recommended! Then the mud is applied to a clean, steamed body in a layer of 0.3-0.5 cm for 20 minutes. With such a thickness, it retains heat for a long time, under the influence of which the following processes occur more actively: pores open, sweating and blood circulation increase; Toxins come out with sweat, microelements contained in the mud are absorbed into the skin and improve metabolism, fat is broken down.
To finish everything off, you need to apply anti-cellulite cream and dress warmly. This procedure must be done 1-2 times a week regularly.
It is best to go to the bathhouse in the evening. Before going to bed, do not eat or drink anything (at least half a glass of citrus or pineapple juice or mineral water). By morning you will lose 1.5-2 kg.
At home, if it is not possible to go to the bathhouse, it is recommended to carry out a mud wrap, alternating it with mudflow baths. The sequence is as follows: on day 1 - mud wrap, day 2 - salt bath, day 3 - rest, for 20-30 days. To wrap, the mud is heated in a water bath to 40°C and applied to clean skin after a 10-minute hot shower with a layer of 0.3-0.5 cm. Then you must immediately wrap yourself in a thin film and a blanket to maintain warmth for 20-30 minutes. After You need to take a hot shower, rub anti-cellulite cream into problem areas and go to bed. Eating and drinking are also not recommended. One wrapping procedure can reduce the volume by 1-1.5 cm.
For a salt bath, it is best to use sea salt, which is sold in a pharmacy. The bath temperature should be 38-40°C, duration 15-20 minutes. For one bath - 1-2 glasses of salt.

Therapeutic and cosmetic use of sapropel from Lake Moltaevo.

“Preventive body procedures are best carried out in the evening; they relieve skin irritation, calm the nervous system, and improve sleep. The so-called “sapropel meditation” occurs.
It is advisable to apply face masks in the morning, twice a week. They have a calming, relaxing effect, cleanse pores, improve their drainage, and help remove comedones. Sapropel absorbs excess sebum, dead cells and evens out the skin texture. Regular use of masks helps to gradually reduce acne and relieve inflammatory skin reactions. Please note that masks significantly whiten the skin.
If there are scars or age spots, apply a slightly warmed mask for 40-45 minutes. To enhance the effect, a plastic film is placed on top.
This expands capillaries and improves microcirculation. The mask must be wet; it can be moistened with water.
For health purposes, it is recommended to apply 10 procedures every other day in the evening. The maximum number of procedures is 20-25. During the period of exacerbation of the disease, cold compresses should be used - at room temperature or body temperature.
The activity of the procedures increases at a temperature of 45 degrees or more, but they should be taken under the supervision of a doctor, as they affect cardiovascular activity.
At home, sapropel is heated to 35-40 degrees C and applied to the cleansed skin surface with a layer of 2-3 mm.
On the same day as the mud procedure, massage, physical therapy, ultraviolet irradiation, inhalation, and air baths are allowed.

It is not allowed to make masks on the face, body or head at the same time. This is not only harmful (especially for hypertension), but also reduces the effectiveness of the procedure (the effect of mud is largely based on the rush of blood to the local area).

The pasty consistency of sapropel simplifies local applications; the procedures do not require special equipment or medical training. They are simple and pleasant.

Attention: When carrying out procedures, you can only use enamel or glassware. The use of metal utensils is not permitted.
To apply sapropel, you must use wooden or plastic spatula.

Storage conditions.
At room temperature, sapropel is usable for 12 months. In the refrigerator, the shelf life is not limited, since the temperature of its natural environment is 3 degrees C. After opening the package, it must be covered tightly with polyethylene to limit the access of oxygen. On average, two packages of 450 grams are consumed per course of treatment.

Methods of using sapropel
For cosmetic purposes, sapropel is used in the form of masks for various skin types and baths. Compresses.
Masks and applications allow you to:
get rid of acne and restore the water-lipid balance of the skin;
“tighten” aging facial skin;
whiten the skin (remove freckles, pigment spots, traces of uneven tanning, vitiligo);
relieve swelling;
smooth out wrinkles and prevent the appearance of new ones;
strengthen nails;
normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands of the scalp during dandruff and seborrhea;
strengthen hair, especially with early baldness and increased hair loss;
improve blood circulation throughout the body and, if not eliminated, then stop the spread of cellulite;
relieve leg pain and soothe “varicose veins”;
cope with many dermatological diseases;
get rid of excessive sweating and unpleasant foot odor.
Masks and applications.
They are used for cosmetic purposes to improve the general condition of the skin, to treat acne, dandruff and seborrhea, burns, chronic skin diseases, rheumatism, and joint pain.

Mask for dry skin.
Apply sapropel to the face with a soft brush in a layer of up to 2 mm by 10-15, preheating the mud to 37-40 degrees C. The mask should be periodically moistened with water, not allowing it to dry completely, or cover the face with cling film, leaving the eyes, nose and lips open .
If desired, the mask can be enriched with various oils: olive, flaxseed, sunflower, you can even add sour cream, but this must be done before the procedure. Rinse with water or tonic and after 20-30 minutes of rest, apply nourishing cream.

Mask for oily skin.
Apply sapropel to the face with a soft brush in a layer of up to 2 mm, preheating the dirt to 37-40 degrees C. After drying, the mask is washed off with a decoction of chamomile, celandine or water, then after 20-30 minutes of rest, apply a nourishing cream for oily skin.

Mask to eliminate scars and age spots.
Heat the sapropel to 40 degrees C, apply it to a clean, steamed face for 40-45 minutes. Then rinse with water. After 15-20 minutes, wipe your face with tonic and apply sunscreen with maximum SPF.

Hair mask for seborrhea, dandruff, hair loss.
The mask is applied to clean scalp between strands of hair. Then you need to do a light head massage from the periphery to the back of the head, put on a cap (insulate) for 1-2 hours. Then wash off with warm water without shampoo. During treatment, the hair becomes slightly dull, but after completing a course of mud therapy, its shine is restored. At the same time, headaches and depression are relieved.

Hand mask.
Apply a thin layer of sapropel heated to 37-40 degrees C on your hands, put on plastic gloves, then immerse in a bath of warm water (50 degrees C) for 30-45 minutes. Wash off the dirt with water and after 15 minutes apply hand cream to your hands. It is very good to carry out this procedure before bed.

Baths, baths and compresses.
Used on hands, feet and adjacent joints.
Baths (immersion method)
Sapropel heated to 37-40 degrees C is placed in bags (gloves) where the hands and feet are placed. The mud is smeared on the skin of the hands or feet, and then immersed in a bath of warm water (50 degrees C) for 30-45 minutes. Sapropel consumption is 100-200 grams.

Baths.
Baths with sapropel mash are prepared for 15-20 minutes at a concentration of 1 kg of sapropel per 10 liters of water, bath temperature 40-45 degrees C. As a rule, they are used in sanatorium conditions under the supervision of a doctor.

Compresses.
Compresses are applied to the back, chest, and problem areas - elbow, shoulder, knee joints, mammary glands, neck.
Sapropel is heated to 40-50 degrees C, applied as a flat cake up to 0.5 cm thick on a cotton cloth and applied to the skin with the side on which the sapropel lies. Place a thin plastic film on top of the compress and a warm blanket or terry towel on top for 30-45 minutes.

Using sapropel for cellulite.
Cellulite impairs tissue blood circulation and metabolism; toxins are not eliminated and accumulate in cells. The cell membranes cannot withstand the load and burst, and the contents (fat) remain in the intercellular space, sticking together into dense lumps. Using a diet does not allow you to get rid of cellulite, since the body begins to use this fat reserve only when completely exhausted. To combat cellulite, it is necessary to use a set of procedures (diet, massage, exercise, body wrap in combination with the use of sapropel (internal and external).
It is best to use sapropel in a bath. 40-60 minutes before the procedure, it is necessary to empty the bladder and intestines; drinking and eating is contraindicated.
Take a hot shower with gel and scrub for 5 minutes. Then you need to make three visits to the steam room for 5-7 minutes. After each visit, you need to take a very warm shower. The use of a pool with cold water should be avoided, since when sweating stops, the weight loss effect decreases.
Then sapropel is applied to a clean, steamed body in a layer of 3-5 mm for 20 minutes. This layer of dirt retains heat for a long time, under the influence of which the following processes actively occur:
pores open, sweating and blood circulation increase;
toxins are eliminated with sweat;
microelements contained in sapropel are absorbed into the skin and improve metabolism;
fat is broken down.

At the end of the procedure, you need to wash off the dirt, apply anti-cellulite cream and dress warmly. This procedure must be done regularly 1-2 times a week.
It is best to visit the bathhouse in the evening. Drinking and eating before bed is contraindicated (as a last resort, you can drink half a glass of citrus or pineapple juice or mineral water).
At home, if it is not possible to visit the bathhouse, it is recommended to carry out a mud wrap, alternating it with salt baths. It is necessary to follow the following sequence of procedures for 20-30 days: the first day - mud wrap, the second - a salt bath, the third - rest.
For wrapping, the mud is heated in a water bath to 40 degrees C and after a 10-minute hot shower, applied to clean skin in a layer of 3-5 mm. Then you need to wrap your body with a thin film and a blanket to maintain heat for 20-30 minutes, after which you need to take a hot shower, rub anti-cellulite cream into problem areas and go to bed. Eating and drinking are not recommended.
For a salt bath, it is best to use sea salt, which is sold in a pharmacy. The water temperature should be 38-40 degrees C, the duration of the procedure is 18-20 minutes. Use 1-2 cups of salt per bath.

Basic composition of sapropel
Н2О 94.82 Fe2Оз 0.21
Calcium-magnesium skeleton 0.7753 SiO2 0.06
C2SO4+H2O 0.0783 Core 1.15
Ca3(PO4) 2 0.0176 Colloidal complex 3.29
CaCO3 0.6309 Organic. in-va 3.02
MgCO3 0.0485 Amount 99.84

Sapropel composition:

Organic carbon, nitrogen-containing substances, volatile fatty acid, S1O2, F2O3.
Vitamins: A. B12, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D, E, B-carotene, folic acid,
Vitamin Bi2. and iron - help cope with anemia.
Physiological group of microorganisms, incl. a microorganism that produces antibiotics active against pathogenic bacteria. They successfully cope with pathogenic flora, eliminating the inflammatory process without damaging beneficial microflora.
Up to 50 microelements. Among them:
Biogenic calcium is easily absorbed by the body and is necessary for stabilizing bone tissue.
Phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, bromine - have a pronounced sedative effect and have a beneficial effect on nervous tissue, restoring performance after emotional and physical stress.
Silver - has an antimicrobial effect.
Potassium - is a stimulant of the heart muscle and strengthens muscle tissue the whole body
Amino acids - lysine, leucine, isoleucine, histidine, etc. - essential construction material for our cells (enzymes, hormones and other vital substances).
Therapeutic mud also contains hormone-like substances such as folliculin and androsterone, which maintain hormonal levels in the body of men and women, thereby helping to maintain sexual activity and stopping the aging process of the body for years.
The humic substances contained in sapropel remove those accumulated in the liver, gastrointestinal tract and skin toxins and poisons, often the cause of many skin and allergic diseases.