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Moor Mud Treatment
 Mud may not be one of the most glamorous forms of
treatment in the world, but it
is certainly one of the oldest. Mud packs and
masks were used by the ancient
Egyptians and Romans for various
ailments as well as beauty treatments, and were
often given with other spa treatments as part of a cure. Therapeutic mud often
comes from areas around mineral springs, and the high mineral content of the mud
is regarded as one of the main reasons for its beneficial effects.
Unlike other mud used in the spa industry, Torf Moor Mud contains virtually
no clay (less then 3%) and consists of organic residue of
herbs, flowers and
grasses. Over period of thousands of years this residue was transformed into a
fine paste that easily dissolves in the water, has unusual concentration of
bio-minerals, trace elements,
vitamins,
amino acids, plant hormones and
fatty
acids in a molecular form that is easy for the human
skin to absorb. Think
of it as a plant extract not from just one plant, but hundreds that reflects
environment of Earth 10.000 years ago, without present day pollution.
It is used not only to beautify, but also to cure multitude of ailments from
mobility problems,
arthritis, and hormonal imbalance to post surgery recovery
and muscle recovery in sport medicine. Its actions are
thermo-physical, biochemical,
anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and natural
antibiotics. Because peat has chelatic properties (it binds heavy
metal isotopes) it is a very strong natural
detoxifier.
Therapeutic mud
 Taking the waters � both drinking them and bathing in them � as well as all-over
mud body wraps are frequently seen as important elements of a health regime and
annual spa �cure� is very much a part of everyday life. People may take cures
for specific problems, such as arthritis or psoriasis, or as a more general
detoxification.
Although mud treatments are now enjoying something of a revival, people have
known of their therapeutic powers for a long period of time. One of the most
famous sources of therapeutic mud is the Neydharting Moor, about 60 km (37
miles) from Salzburg in Austria. Neydharting Moor is uniquely
rich in decomposed plant life, with over 1000 plant deposits: flowering herbs,
seeds, leaves, flowers, tubers, fruit, roots and grasses. Three hundred of them
have recognized medicinal properties, and many of them are extinct or even
unique to this one site. Medical evidence shows that Moor mud is both
anti-inflammatory and
astringent. This means it is particularly useful for
detoxification, in treating skin disorders such as
acne,
eczema and psoriasis,
and for rheumatism and arthritis. It is used, too, for beauty treatments, to
remedy dry hair, and to reduce
cellulite.
The mud comes in a variety of forms including body lotion and
oil; the Moor mud
bath and the Moor mud drink are particularly recommended.
Moor drink and Moor mud bath
 Drinking mud does not sound very appetizing and it does actually look like mud
which doesn�t help. However, although a teaspoonful mixed in a glass of
water or
fruit juice may colour the liquid, it has neither taste nor odour. Take the
drink about half an hour before you prepare for a Moor mud bath.
The best time for a Moor mud bath is immediately before bedtime. Make sure the
bathroom is warm, and run a deep bath, pouring in the Moor mud according to the
instructions on the container. Mix it in well, or you will end up with muddy
globules floating around in the water. Put some warm towels close to the bath to
use when you come out.
Lie in the bath for 20-30 minutes. Splash the water on your
face, too. You can
also rinse it through your
hair, if you don�t mind having to dry it before you
get into bed. Just try to relax in the bath, perhaps with some quiet music in
the background. When you are ready to get out, pat yourself dry, but don�t rub
the towel over your skin. Leave as much residue from the bath on the
surface of your skin as possible. Go to bed as soon as you are dry.
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