Wednesday, November 26, 2014

13 Unique Health Benefits of Mud Therapy

1. Acne and Pimples - Soft mud like Multani mitti which is thoroughly cleansed, may be made into a paste and used for local application on the face to get rid of pimples and also imparting natural radiance to the face.

2. Digestive Aid - Mud pack applied onto the lower abdomen helps to improve the digestion. This practice proves to be effectual in decreasing intestinal heat and at the same time stimulates peristalsis movement of the intestines. In case of abdominal gas or stomach ache, mud packs are advised to be put on the abdomen for relief.
 
3. Constipation - Mud pack applied onto the abdomen works as a wonderful natural stimulant for constipated bowels.
 
4. Diarrhoea and Vomiting - In case of loose motions also, mud therapy comes handy. For this purpose, mud packs may be applied on the abdomen (and chest in case of vomiting).
 
5. Eye Maladies - Mud packs applied to the eyes relaxes the eye muscles and is believed to be beneficial for the eye vision enhancement. Also, the packs are recommended in case of eye maladies like stye and conjunctivitis. This owes to the natural property of mud to pull out the embedded toxins.
 
6. Skin Afflictions - Skin maladies like eczema may be relieved by local application of mud. This is mainly due to the natural tendency of mud to be anti – toxic and cooling. Naturopathy suggests mud-bathing i.e. bathing while scrubbing the skin along with mud instead of soap.
 
7. Headache - Mud therapy is also an asset for headache, especially associated with hot and humid external environment. The mud pack is advised to be applied to the forehead (or the complete head region if need be). This would help both in relieving the headache and the underlying cause of excessive heat.
 
8. Fever - Mud packs may be prepared and applied onto the abdomen as well as forehead to get considerable relief from fever.

9. Remedy for Skin - Mud therapy is wonderful natural assistance for the skin. This is because the application of mud onto the skin has soothing and calming effect on the skin and it also improves the blood circulation. 

10. For Skin Glow - This may be advised as beauty aid because mud imparts natural glow to the skin, improving and preventing skin maladies like acne, blemishes and skin allergies.

11. Healing Benefit - Mud also has an anti-inflammatory effect, so it is great for healing wounds and scars.

12. Anti-Aging - Mud also has an anti-aging effect. This may be acknowledged to the property of mud that aids in escalating the process of blood circulation as well its natural ability to regenerate the skin. It is believed that the mud exfoliates as well as tones up the skin tissues.

13. For Stress -  Another virtue that may be acknowledged is that as the mud therapy is soothing, relaxing and calming, it is highly beneficial to do away with both the physical as well as mental stress and strain. Naturopathic practitioners therefore many a times prescribe mud therapy in case of nervous disorders.

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