Since ancient times, seawater has been valued as a source of health and balance. Its unique chemical composition makes it one of the most complete and effective mineral-medicinal waters. Throughout history, it has been used to maintain and improve health, bringing balance and vitality to the human body.
As the saying goes: “Seawater cures all the ills of man”. This statement reflects the power of the saline matrix of seawater, composed of a diversity of salts and minerals that cannot be artificially reproduced. This natural resource is incomparable in its ability to regulate and balance our body.
Therapeutic Properties of Seawater
The use of seawater for therapeutic purposes, known as marine therapy or thalassotherapy, is centuries old. Today, research continues to demonstrate its health benefits. Among the main pathologies that can benefit from the use of seawater include:
- Skin diseases: Psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis and wound healing.
- Respiratory problems: Relief from sinusitis, rhinitis, bronchitis, asthma and COPD.
- Digestion and intestinal well-being: Treatment of gastritis, gastroenteritis and constipation.
- Fatigue and exhaustion: Improves muscle recovery and relieves chronic exhaustion.
- Muscle and sports ailments: Helps in contractures, cramps and recovery from injuries.
Proven Benefits
Clinical practice and recent studies show the positive impact of seawater on human health. Among its most outstanding benefits are:
- Supply of essential minerals: Seawater provides trace elements that the body needs for optimal functioning.
- Mucolytic properties: Relieves mucus and improves respiratory health.
- Healing: Accelerates recovery from wounds and injuries.
- Relaxing effect: Thanks to its magnesium content, it helps reduce stress and anxiety.
- Muscle recovery: Decreases muscle fatigue and improves recovery after exercise.
- Natural mouthwash: Effective as a disinfectant for oral infections and in gum healing.
- Natural laxative: Stimulates bowel movements, promoting transit.
- Common salt substitute: Enhances the natural flavors of food without masking its essence, becoming a healthy and ecological alternative.
RenĂŠ Quinton and the Science Behind Seawater
The French scientist RenĂŠ Quinton (1867-1925) was a pioneer in seawater research. Quinton showed that human cells can be kept alive in an environment similar to that of seawater. This led him to create a “marine plasma”, which he used to treat thousands of people at a time without access to antibiotics. Their research laid the foundations for what we know today as thalassotherapy.
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An inexhaustible natural resource
Seawater is captured in the high seas, in areas where the purity and stability of its chemical composition are optimal. This valuable resource remains an inexhaustible source of well-being, offering therapeutic and healthy benefits that have endured over the centuries.
