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In distant times ancient people (the Greeks and Romans) often used natural phenomena for both medical and preventive purposes. Evpatoria's climatic features have found broad applications in the sanatoriums and hotels
here.
Air baths of a weaker impact are selected for non-conditioned or weakened people by using a equivalent-efficient temperature (EET), characterized by warmth in the shade from 20 to 22 Celsius, for 10 to 40 minutes. Or, if the bath is not time -restricted, with an EET of over 23 Celsius. Air baths of moderate strength have an EET of 17 to 20 Celsius and last 10 to 30 minutes. With an EET of 21 to 22 Celsius, the air bath can last about 60
minutes.
Hardy, healthy people can use air baths of an stronger impact with an EET below 16С. |
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In concept, air therapy provides benefits for a patient's body from the purity of the air, its motion and moisture, diffused radiant energy of the sun, atmospheric electricity, air radioactivity and various micro-elements that are present in the air (the salts potassium, sodium, iodine, bromine, nitrogen and
others).
How is air in enclosed places different from the fresh open air? Everyone knows that there is more oxygen in open air than in air of enclosed places. But the main difference turns out to be the existence of negatively charged ions. The great scientist A.Chizhevsky researched this area and proved that with air having a higher quantity of ion particles (and thus more healing properties), oxygen reaches cells, organs and tissues faster and more completely which causes a person to feel better and be less subject to disease. Research has shown that there is a total of 20 to 50 negative ions per cubic centimeter in enclosed spaces, while outside there is up to 200. That is why un-ventilated places are so stuffy and so unhealthy, and why people who are in such places for long periods of time suffer oxygen starvation - a cause of many
ailments.
Now compare: at the seashore there are over 2000 negatively charged ions per cubic centimeter! People breathing this air, particularly under stormy seas, are enjoying a natural inhalory. The smallest spray can carry myriads of ion particles, ozone, various mineral salts and microelements of sea water, which all have beneficial effects on the body. So it's healthy to walk along Evpatoria's seaside. Due to its natural characteristics and the absence of highly developed industry, Evpatoria's air, as we have noted, is quite pure. That is why air baths are tool of the health improvement facilities of this health resort. They wonderfully fortify the body while improving metabolism and the functions of all the body's
organs.
During air baths the surrounding atmosphere works upon bare skin. The air, acting on nerve endings in the skin, promotes the conditioning and fortification of the body. Air baths, as a method of fortifying and conditioning the body through climate therapy, well complement sea baths. You can even receive an air bath while just walking around or sleeping in the fresh air, day or
night.
Air baths provide air conditioning to the body. With repeated air baths, the body reacts to external atmospheric changes and the client becomes accustomed to easily enduring more drastic atmospheric phenomena and becomes accustomed to adverse changes or, as they say, becomes fortified against catching
cold.
Due to the ease of use and availability of air baths, they are broadly used in practical medicine in Evpatoria's resorts; in children's sanatoriums particularly. However, it's necessary to approach these with care, to take individual particularities into account and to strictly adhere to the doctor's prescription and advice. Air baths improve metabolism, the circulatory system, kidneys, the digestive system as well as improving a patient's psychological health. Moods improve, energy is increased, proneness to excitability is reduced, headaches disappear, sleep and appetite improves. Air baths are conducted under tents or on verandahs of a Climate Pavilion or in tree shade - all well protected from the sun's direct
rays.
Air baths are the simplest and most available methods for relaxation. Fresh air from day, night or round-the-clock time spent on verandahs, walking, athletic and outdoor sports, occupations by physical gymnastics is useful for adults or children, the healthy or ailing. But do not forget that before taking air baths, as with any other procedures, it is necessary to consult a physician, particularly if you have some health
problems.
During air baths, diffused ultraviolet rays provide benefits to the body. Air baths are often recommended as a warm-up action before swimming in the sea or taking sun or sand baths, and so forth. With air baths, it is necessary to take air temperature, humidity and wind velocity into
account.
It is not recommended to take airs baths with air temperatures below 15 Celsius, with relative humidity over 80% or with wind speeds over 3 meters a second. The best time for air baths in summer is the between 8 to11 am and 5 to 7 pm. The duration for the first air bath usually should not exceed 10 to 15 minutes each day, adding up to 1 to 2 hours. By separating out the procedures, it is possible to take more, depending on the weather and the patient's individual particularities. Baths are taken once at day, usually in the horizontal
position.
Take air baths while partly or completely naked in the open air on a shaded balcony or verandah. To begin these procedures it is recommended that the air temperature be not less than 20 Celsius with wind speeds of no more than 3 meters a second. The duration of the procedure can be gradually increased to up to 1.5 to 2 hours. Procedures can be taken 1 to 2 hours after eating. After taking an air bath, a shower or swim in the sea is a good idea. As for location, conditions and length of children's air baths, it is necessary to consult with a physician and get detailed
instructions.
Air baths in Evpatoria are finding ever more broad medical and preventive applications year round. Round-the-clock stays on verandahs or in special pavilions have been successfully used during the colder months. One of the new and highly effective methods of air therapy is sleeping on the seashore. These methods have all been introduced into wide practice at Evpatoria's resorts. | |
