Can Geography Really Heal?
Over the years, many locations around the world have been believed to have healing properties.
SALT SPRINGS (USA)- Undeveloped until the late 1800s, turpentine business brothers Walter and Columbus saw an opportunity for turpentine to be shipped in the region. In 1908, President Roosevelt approved setting aside a large amount of forested land and established the Ocala National Forest. Waters of Salt Springs provided a medicinal value that could cure various ailments as they were pure and crystal clear.
BLUE LAGOON (Iceland)- A geothermal spa located within the lava fields. Given its name from the color of water, the shade of the water is a result of high silica content formed from the mud at the bottom of the lagoon. The mud is often rubbed onto the body by those bathing in the lagoon. The water is rich in salts and algae that are believed to have healing properties.
AQUAE SULIS (England)- During the Roman Period, the small town of Britannia: now known as Bath, became the site for the construction of Roman Baths. After exercising, the bathers would then use fragrant oils, get massages, rinsed off in a cold water bath and then enter heated rooms. It was believed that that thermal water of the sacred spring had health giving properties as the waters were high in calcium, sodium & sulphite ions.
UKIYA FOREST (Japan)- The practice of ‘’ Forest Bathing” called ‘Shinrin-Yoku’ in Japan, is a concept that began as a physiological & psychological idea in the 1980’s. The objective of this practice is an awakening of the five senses through the breathing of clean air, immersing oneself into the forest. Nature allows for the cleansing of the mind and spirit.
TERME DI SATURINA (Italy)- According to legend, Terme Di Saturina was believed to have been formed by lightening bolts thrown by Jupiter in a quarrel with Saturn during a mythological dispute. The waters of these springs remain at temperature 37.5 degrees Celsius and have high concentration of mineral salts and other gases.
SIWA OASIS (Egypt)- Located between the Qattara Depression and the Great Sand Sea in Egypt, is a large depression of -20 meters below sea level. Some of the lakes in the region have a 95% concentration of salt. Due to their high-salinity, they are believed to relieve sinus, skin & eye conditions. ‘Sun-baths’ are a popular technique used in which the sand from the area is used to treat knee, back and skin issues
BORYEONG MUD FLATS (South Korea)- For Two weeks in July, thousands of people from around the world, attend the Boryeong Mud Festival. The festival consists of various events: mud wrestling, mud swimming & mud sliding. The organizers of the festival promoted that the high mineral content- germanium & bentonite, found in the mud has healing properties. In fact the mud are used in cosmetics and even in the manufacturing of clothes as they are considered to be beneficial to the human skin.
MILKY WAY (Palau)- This intriguing turquoise cove: a small sheltered bay, is a popular destination for snorkelling, swimming and mud-bathing. Just the visual aspect of this geographical area is enough to promote mental well-being due to its pristine water, colorful fish and complex coral. People from all over the world come to this location each year to cover themselves in paste like white limestone mud. After letting the mud dry to the skin and quick rinse off, the mud is often thought to promote youthful looking skin.
CHICHEN ITZA (Mexico)- This pyramid has four large sinkholes that were once considered sacred to the Mayan gods and provided water. These would been used for survival and possible healing properties. The stones that are native to this regions are believed to have healing properties. Stones such as Jade and Quartz are used in spas as a means to cleanse the body of toxins.
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