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Along with the development of society, health and beauty care spa services appear more and more. Besides the benefits such as relaxation, body care, and external beauty, spas also have certain risks and harms.
1. Effects of going to Spa?
The health benefits of going to a spa is one of the reasons why this field is growing and expanding. The pampering touch of a spa therapist's hands on the body offers benefits that extend beyond the physical. Some of the spa benefits are as follows:
A weekend spa treatment helps you take a break from the pressures of work, family, friends... to slow down and reduce stress; Spa helps improve blood circulation, providing oxygen and nutrients to cells in the body; Spa helps stimulate the lymphatic system to remove toxins and wastes from the body; Research from scientists shows that massage techniques in spas increase the release of the hormone Serotonin, which helps the body's mood to be relaxed and comfortable. Therefore, spa is a method to help your mind, body and soul be in harmony; For professional athletes and physically active people, a spa treatment will help the body relax through deep massage techniques, reducing muscle tension and cramps; Massage therapy in the spa helps control pain in chronic conditions such as arthritis, sciatica and muscle spasms; Maintain a reasonable weight, keep a fit and harmonious body; Skin care nutrients in the spa process help remove dead cells, promote new cell regeneration, shrink pores and bring beauty to the skin; Spa treatments use heat in the form of humid air to warm the body, help stimulate blood circulation, purify and remove toxins in the body through the skin; In contrast to heat, spa treatments that use cold water or ice on the body have been shown to stimulate the immune, circulatory, and lymphatic systems.
Tác dụng của việc đi spa là giúp giảm căng thẳng, tẩy tế bào da chết...
In a study conducted in 3300 people in Japan, frequency of spa use was associated with improved physical and mental health such as better sleep quality, enhanced immune system high, less sick... Another study conducted by scientists in Germany showed that spa therapy significantly reduces stress and hospital admissions due to work pressure.
Spas bring important benefits and roles to help improve both physical and mental health. But whether all spas are good or are there any risks when doing a spa treatment is a matter of concern for many people before using a certain spa treatment.
2. What are the risks of a spa? Are spas harmful? According to scientists, besides the benefits, spas also have certain harms or risks as follows:
Quality is not guaranteed: This is the reason that you need to research and learn about service quality. service as well as the safety of the spa (operating license, practice certificate and the spa's commitment to activities), because the quality is not guaranteed as the therapist's technique of performing the spa treatment is too crude. treatment seriously affects the quality of the treatment (instead of feeling relaxed and reducing stress, you will have discomfort, even pain caused by too strong massage); Allergies and skin reactions: Oils and lotions are ingredients that enhance the effectiveness of spa treatments. However, in some cases, you may experience allergies or other sensitive skin reactions. Therefore, before performing any spa treatment you need to inform the therapist of any outstanding health conditions such as a history of allergies to drugs or other creams.
Dầu, kem dưỡng da sử dụng trong liệu pháp spa có thể gây ra phản ứng da ở một số người
Bad effects on pregnant women: The main danger that pregnant women need to watch out for is temperature. Any activity that raises a pregnant woman's body temperature above a safe level, including heat spa therapy (sauna, steam room, hot tub, etc.) Can not use; Out of order; It disfunction. However, pregnant women can use massage therapy at spas and should be limited during the first trimester of pregnancy. Aggravating medical conditions: People with bronchial asthma, people with colds or respiratory diseases should limit spa treatments using saunas. Because dry air and heat make it difficult to breathe and aggravate these conditions; People with heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes also need to be careful when doing spa treatments. Because heat-using techniques such as steam rooms, saunas, and hot tubs can be dangerous and aggravate the condition. People with diabetes need to be especially careful when taking care of their pedicures and feet, because any cracks in the skin (due to excessive trimming of calluses or cuticles) can increase the risk of infection. foot infection, called cellulitis; Risk of infection: Infection is a dangerous risk when performing spas. The cause stems from the spa not meeting hygiene and safety standards, creating conditions for the growth of bacteria and fungi. So besides the health benefits of relaxing, taking care of the body, protecting and improving the immune system, increasing the external beauty, the spa also has certain risks and harms. It's important before a spa treatment is done to learn about the quality of the spa's services and safety, and to inform doctors and therapists about prominent health conditions such as a history of allergies. medicines and lotions, chronic diseases such as bronchial asthma, hypertension, diabetes...
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References: webmd.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, health.howstuffworks.com
