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5 trendy wellness treatments you need to know about / By Adi Shalom Wellness Wonders

mental and physical wellbeing and can leave us feeling happier and more relaxed, with fewer aches and pains, as well as confident of a better night’s sleep. The science behind it: floating in salt water reduces the effect of gravity on the body, encourages muscle relaxation, and eases tension on the joints. It also increases focus and mental relaxation, which in turns leads to the release of endorphins and the reduction of stress hormones. An infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses light to create heat. While regular saunas use heat to warm the air, which in turn warms the body, an infrared sauna heats the body directly without warming the air around you. The science behind it: infrared light penetrates the skin deeper than regular light and accelerates the heart rate, which then makes you sweat. This in turn improves blood circulation and detoxifies the body. Infrared saunas

Ice baths You’ve probably heard

about the ice bath trend – you might even have experienced it. But in case you haven’t yet, here’s a bit of information about this hot new wellness trend. The scientific name for it is cryotherapy, which means treatment by cold (krios in Ancient Greek means icy cold), and it involves exposing the body to ice cold temperatures for therapeutic purposes. The science behind it: the body’s physiological reaction to extreme cold is the contraction of blood vessels which in turn reduces inflammation and relieves muscle pain. Also, exposure to extreme cold releases endorphins, can temporarily boost metabolism, and helps develop mental strength. Forest Bathing Shinrin-Yoku is the Japanese physiological and psychological exercise of bathing in the forest. Shinrin is the Japanese word for forest, and yoku, the word for bath. The idea is to bathe in water in a

place that is immersed in nature and close to trees. The science behind it: trees emit energetic compounds known as phytoncides which possess antimicrobial qualities. Breathing them as you bathe in water can strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. But if you don’t have a forest nearby, just spending time in nature can improve your state of mind and reduce any feelings of stress.

mainly of fine salt particles circulated in an enclosed area to simulate the microclimate of salt mines. The science behind it: halotherapy relies on the anti-inflammation and anti-bacterial qualities of salt. Breathing in the salt particles can help clear out mucus, reduce inflammation of the airways, and relieve respiratory symptoms. It is also believed that salt room therapy can reduce stress and tension. Salt lamps are a form of micro halotherapy for the home.

Salt room therapy

Halotherapy (“halos” is the Greek word for salt) is the therapeutic use of salt, usually by inhalation of an aerosol composed

Floatation therapy

Floating in salt water has been proven to increase

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