Peloid

Peloid

Peloid is mud used therapeutically. Peloids consist of humus and minerals formed over many years by geological and biological, chemical and physical processes.

Numerous peloids are available today, of which the most popular are peat pulps, lake mud, sea mud and plant substances. Peloid procedures are also various; the most common of them are "peloid wraps", "peloid baths", and "peloid packs" applied locally to the part of the body, which is being treated.

Peloid packs and, specifically, peat, have been used in Europe for medicinal baths and wraps for the past 200 years.

Peloid treatments have been used for rheumatic disorders, osteoarthritis, gynecological disorders, sciatica, skin diseases, trauma and many more various afflictions and ailments.

Peloids are widely used in cosmetology. They are applied as face masks. Applying peloid masks once a week helps to revitalize the skin, tighten it and bind fluids in the skin layers. Regular use of peloids cause wrinkles to disappear and prevents new wrinkles from appearing.

ee also

* Mud bath
* Peat pulp bath

References

* [http://www.infoplease.com/ipd/A0582298.html Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease]
* [http://articles.syl.com/howpeloidproceduresworkandwhattheyaremadeof.html Types of Peloid Procedures]


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