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• Classical Spa Stays
• Indications and Counter-Indications
• Spa Procedures
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• Mineral Springs
• Other Natural Sources

Classical Spa Stays

Classical spa stays are intent on curing disorders of the locomotive system, kidney and urinary tract disorders, respiratory system disorders, metabolic disorders, gynaecological disorders, including curing sterility and oncological disorders.

It is a complete spa care, which includes a medical examination and an individually compiled cure plan, which respects the guest’s actual health condition. The absolute priority of the cure is the usage of local natural medicinal sources. Recommended length of the cure is 3 - 4 weeks.

Classical spa stay includes:

• initial and final medical examination, check-up examination by a specialist if needed
• lab tests
• individual cure plan set by the doctors (3 - 4 spa procedures a day, except Sundays)
• drinking cure according to doctor´s recommendation
• 24-hour medical emergency service
• 24-hour nurse on call
• medical lecture
• accommodation
• full board including diets according to doctor´s recommendation
• with accommodation for 3 weeks, there is one spa procedure free
• swimming pool is free of charge in the afternoon hours

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Indications and Counter-Indications

Locomotive System Disorders

Vertebrogenous algic syndrome (backache), degenerative disorders of locomotive system (spine and large joints), osteoporosis, post-operation conditions following orthopaedic surgery (endoprothesis).

Disorders of the Kidneys and of the Urinary Tract

Chronic inflammations, conditions following operations of kidney and urinary stones or crushing them with shockwaves, kidney and urinary tract post-operation conditions, prostate disorders (inflammations, post-operation conditions).

Respiratory Disorders

Chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, nasal allergies, post-operation conditions of the lower air passages.

Metabolic Disorders

Obesity, gout, constipation, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipoproteinaemia.

Gynaecological Disorders, including the Treatment of Sterility

Vulvouterine inflammatory disorders, gynaecological post-operation conditions, sterility, infertility, climacteric syndrome and urine incontinence.

Oncological Disorders

Rehabilitation of patients following completed treatment of breast cancer, cancer of the genitalia or other oncological disorders (except for malignant blood diseases).

Spa Treatment - Secondary Diagnosis

Thanks to natural medicinal sources, it is possible to successfully treat as a secondary diagnosis; hypertension, ischaemic heart diseases, ischaemic disorders of lower limbs, potency disorders.

Spa Treatment - Counter-Indication

• pregnancy
• acute and infectious disorders
• malignant tumours during the cure and thereafter, with clinically detected symptoms of persistent disorders
• repetitive bleeding of any kind
• incapacity of self-attendance and daily functions without the assistance of another person and independent walking incapacity
• alcohol addiction, drug addiction

Information and Advice for Spa Guests

• Always consult with a doctor, as to which spa procedures are suitable for you.
• Always consult with your doctor about a drinking cure. Never drink more mineral water than is prescribed by your doctor.
• In the case that a spa procedure is not suitable or pleasant for you, inform your doctor.
• Your cure plan is controlled by computer. Therefore keep to the reserved times of spa procedures. If you can not keep a reserved time, inform the spa hotel surgery.
• All problems, which may occur during the cure, are to be solved immediately ‘at the place’ with the management.
• Peat pack is a spa procedure, which represents a heavy stress on the heart and blood vessels disorders. Regarding the suitability of a peat wrap, it must always be decided by a doctor.
• Never change a medicament therapy from your home doctor without a doctor’s approval.
• On the third or fourth day there can often occur a so called ‘spa reaction’, which means that you can temporarily feel worse.
• Rudolf spring is not suitable for patients with phosphate kidney stones.
• Maria’s spring is not a mineral water spring, but natural medicinal gas, which is used for dry CO2 gas baths (wraps) and dry CO2 gas application.

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Spa Procedures

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Acupuncture

Thousands of years old reflective treatment, where relevant acupuncture points are stimulated by acupuncture needles. Whole body acupuncture is especially used for treating aching conditions and functional disorders of inner organs, vertebrogenic algid syndrome, neuralgias, tinnit. Acupuncture of the earlobes is often a part of weaning cures, for example supportive treatment of obesity, smoking etc.
Counterindication: bleeding, suppuration in the place of needle application, fear of needles

Aphrodite Pack

The treatment begins with a dry brush massage, which prepares the body for the intake of the vitamin and mineral application. The packing creme contains whipped cream-honey-orange oil. Finally comes a soft massage which helps the skin's overall absorbtion ability leaving it feeling velvet soft and toned. Duration of treatment: 45 minutes.

Bio-Solarium

Bio-solarium is a devise designed for cosmetic purposes – creating a suntan. Gaining a suntan is quicker and it lasts longer, with the intensified effect of UVA radiation and the filtration of UVB radiation. The period of sunbathing is 6 -12 minutes. Bio-solarium has also a sedative effect to the organism and it strengthens the immunity system.
Indication: strengthening of non-specific immunity, post-operation condition, psoriasis, some skin diseases
Counterindication: tumours, post radiotherapy condition, photo dermatitis, heavy arteriosclerosis, atrophic skin, herpes zoster, open wounds

Bath Air Jet

The bath Air Jet is an intensive combination of underwater and air massage in a bathtub with a sparing effect on the organism. It has an overall relaxing effect and it improves the blood circulation in the skin and muscles. It has to be prescribed by a doctor. The bath takes 20 minutes; water temperature is 37 - 38°C.
Indication: locomotive system disorders, obesity, overwork conditions, sleeplessness
Counterindication: skin injuries, suppurating and mycotic skin diseases, acute and feverish illnesses, cardiovascular decompensation, higher supervision of epileptics

Colon Hydrotherapy

During this procedure, irrigation of the large intestine and the removal of deposits from the intestine mucosa is done by a special apparatus /colon-hydromat/, water and belly massage. It is recommended to eat light pulpy meals, fruit and vegetables and to drink plenty of liquid, one day before the procedure.
Indication: chronic constipation, digestive disorders, flatulence, tiredness, headaches, precaution of large intestine tumours, allergic diseases and immunity disorders /eczema, nettle rash/, obesity
Counterindication: acute inflammation of large intestine especially with the formation of ulcers, tumours, congenital defects intestine and intestine narrowing, pregnancy, cardiac decompensation

Chiro-Practice

Chiro-practice is a medicinal method dealing with osteopathic examination of joint and spine functions. The purpose is the diagnosis and curing of the functional blockage of the spine and limb joints. It is performed by a doctor – who is a specialist in myosceletar medicine. The procedure takes 20-30 minutes.

Classical Massage

Classical massage has a relaxation function. This procedure complements the cure in the cases of loosening stiff muscles, treating painful contractions, or to prepare a patient before medical exercise.
Counterindication: post-operation conditions of enterocoele and chest. Varicose veins of lower limbs, serious problems with blood circulation and bleeding conditions.

Cryotherapy

Curing by cold. In our spa it is used as a local therapy for acute inflammations. It is a short time application. Only several minutes.

DolceVita Massage

The treatment includes: A Relaxing Aromatic Massage and Special Hot Towel massage. The basic massage is conducted with steady, gentle stroking movements, the primary goal of which is to relax the muscles. This is continued afterwards with a hot towel massage on the neck, shoulders, upper arm and the entire back, resulting in a feeling of thorough and total relaxation. Duration of treatment: 50 minutes.

Dyadinamic

Dyadinamic is one of the most common devises of electro-therapy, which uses a low current for its analgesic and spasmolytic effect and for the improvement of blood circulation in tissues. It has to be prescribed by a doctor, the length of application is 3-6 minutes according to the activity of the disorders /with acute conditions being daily and for a shorter period, with chronic conditions 3x week up to 6 minutes/.
Indication: locomotive system disorders /pain in joints and the spine/
Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, tumours, sensitivity disorders, metal implants within current lines, pregnancy, eczema and bleeding condition.

Drinking Cure

A drinking cure is important and, for kidney and urinary tract diseases, the main part of a spa treatment. The principal of a drinking cure consists of drinking 1 – 3 times per day, a certain amount of mineral water according to the medical prescription. A recommended amount is 1.5 – 2 l per day. The drinking cure affects the organism by temperature, chemical composition and the volume. It influences urine composition by inducing a water diuresis, it stimulates the kidneys into faster activity and positively affects intestine peristalsis. Drinking mineral springs before eating increases the efficiency and enables better absorption of mineral substances. An important element of a drinking cure is to establish the correct drinking regime. Within a calm atmosphere of the spas, the fluids intake is unforced and the habit can even be transferred home.

Dry CO2 Gas Application

This is the application of Maria’s gas to the subcutis in the area of large joints and the spine. The principle effect it produces is the abatement of pain, the improvement of the rate of blood circulation in certain areas and the acceleration of healing.
Indication: disorders of blood circulation in limbs, ischaemic heart disease, painful degenerative disorders of joints and the spine.
Counterindication: local inflammation of skin and subcutis in the area of application, bleeding.

Dry CO2 Gas Bath

Naturally occurring Maria’s gas is used, which arises in Mariánské Lázně. It is a gas of volcanic origin, which contains 99.7 % CO2 and is used in a form of dry gas baths and gas application. The gas is also absorbed through clothes, affects vasodilatation and directly effects skin receptors. It improves blood circulation, it has anti-inflammatory effect, accelerates the healing of wounds and positively affects kidney activity. Maria’s gas stimulates production of sexual hormones testosterone and oestradiol, this is why it is successfully used for the improvement of sexual functions of men and women and to relieve menopausal symptoms in females. Plastic sacks are used for administration, into which Maria’s gas is pumped.
Indication: ischaemic disorder of lower limbs, hypertension, gynaecologic and urologic indications, sexual functions disorders.

Electrotherapy

This procedure uses various kinds of electric currents, which improves blood circulation in tissues, loosens tension of skeletal and smooth muscles or on the contrary it develops their tension, has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. According to the prevailing effect, a suitable type of electrotherapy is chosen for treating disorders of the locomotive system, blood circulation disorders, chronic inflammatory and degenerative disorders, post-operation conditions, chronic gynaecological and urinary tract inflammations, digestive and respiratory system disorders, skin diseases etc.
Counterindication: generally all infectious and decompensated disorders, tumours, metal objects /cardio-stimulator, metal fixation of bones, chains, watches/, bleeding, over sensitivity to electric current, pregnancy

Extremiter

An apparatus used for vacuum-compressive therapy of upper or lower limbs. By changing high and low pressure an improvement of the blood circulation and tissue nourishment is gained, it supports re-opening of blood-vessel connections and reduction in swellings.
Indication: ischaemic disorders of the lower limbs, blood circulation disorders, chronic vein inadequacy, lymph oedema, trophic skin disorders
Counterindication: thrombosis and thrombophlebitis, extensive varicose veins

Exercise for Relaxation

This uses yoga elements for releasing muscle and psychic tension, inducing balance in the area of autonomic nervous system, to influence disturbed functions of inner organs. It is possible to combine it with aroma-therapy.
Indication: conditions of exhaustion and over irritability, sleep disorders, functional disorders of the stomach, intestines, hypertension, menopausal syndrome, stomach ulcers, increased irritability of the urinary bladder, asthma bronchiole, some forms of eczema and dermatitis
Counterindication: epilepsy

Four-Chamber Bath

Four-chamber bath uses a direct current of a constant intensity within a water environment. Body tissues are polarised, which causes capillary hyperaemia. Limbs are immersed into baths filled with water and when connecting the upper limbs to a positive pole and lower limbs to a negative pole, it has a sedative effect, when connected other way round it has a stimulating effect. It improves blood circulation in the limbs and adjusts muscle tension. It has to be prescribed by a doctor; the length of application is usually 20-30 minutes.
Indication: diabetic polyneuropathy, blood circulation disorders of the limbs, disorders of innervation-parézy, acute post accident condition.
Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, obesitas magna

Gerovital

Injection regenerative treatment, slowing the ageing process, improving concentration and memory.
Counterindication: over sensitivity to procaine.

Hydrotherapy

During this procedure, according to patient’s health condition, 6 types of hydrotherapy are carried out. A part of each hydrotherapy is exercise in a rehabilitation pool. Before the treatment, it is necessary to have a shower and then, according to instructions, to undergo individual stages of the prescribed water treatment. After all treatments, it is recommended to relax for 30 minutes in a room with relaxing music. This procedure is demanding on ones time as well as physically, do not plan other program.

Inhalations

Mineral water used for inhalations, improves the mucosa function of the respiratory system, produces anti-inflammatory effects, liquefies mucus and make expectoration easier. Medicines may be added to the mineral water to relive severe dyspnoea; in addition, natural salts and herbal extracts may be added to treat catarrhs in the upper air passages.

Infra-sauna

Infra-sauna serves for warming the body with infrared radiation to a depth of 4 cm. It uses the effect of warm and dry air at a temperature 45°C, within the enclosed area of the sauna. A thermal regulating mechanism is applied in a form of perspiration, it improves the blood circulation in the skin and muscles and connective tissues are warmed up and loosened. The recommended length of time is 20 - 30 minutes for an adult, but it is always regulated by the subjective feelings of a client. The infra-sauna is used for inducing the overall release, relaxation, for relaxation after muscle strain, with muscle rheumatism, pain in joints and spine or for warming up and muscle relaxation before a classical massage. Half an hour before and after the sauna, it is recommended to drink a glass of still or mineral water. The procedure is not suitable during acute illnesses, further for cardiac patients, oncological patient and patients with epilepsy and with bleeding.
In the case of any health problems, please consult your doctor, who will recommend you suitable procedures.

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Jacuzzi

Jacuzzi is a special whirl-bath for several people, where numerous water jets provide underwater hydro-massage and air bubbles. It has a positive effect on intensive blood circulation in tissues and their massage, it improves their nutrition and washing away of metabolites, it improves lymphatic outflow and absorption of swellings and exudations. The time in a Jacuzzi /5 - 10 minutes/ interline with swimming in a pool. This procedure is suitable after operations, injuries and other disorders of locomotive system, after physical strain for release and relaxation, it is used as a subsidiary cure of cellulites and obesity.
Jacuzzi is not suitable for acute illnesses, injuries and skin diseases and for children.

Kneipp’s cure

Kneipp’s cure is a part of a water treatment, when alternative effect of hot and cold water is used, which supports tissue metabolism and blood circulation. In Kneipp’s pool you alternatively walk through water of the temperature of 40 - 42° C and cold mineral water of the temperature of 10 - 16° C. While walking hold on to a handrail and raise your knees. Always finish the procedure in cold mineral water and dry your limbs properly with a Turkish towel.
This procedure is suitable for headaches, neauro-vegetative dystonia, cold feet syndrome, for patients with beginning with varixes, freeing up of ankles and leg and feet joints.

Lavatherm, Duotherm

Local warm appliances, where heat is generated by warming in a water bath or by chemical reaction inside the cover.

Lymphatic Hydro-Massage

This is a gentle massage by water jets in a special cubicle. It could be performed as overall, partial or in a combination with Scottish jets or Turkish bath. It improves the clearing of lymphatic veins, normalises skin tension, improves blood circulation in the skin and hypodermis, increases tissue metabolism and stabilises the autonomic nervous system.
Indication: lymph oedema, chronic swellings, functional disorders of blood circulation, increase of non-specific immunity, supportive program for curing obesity
Counterindication: all acute and decompensated disorders, pacemakers, extensive varicose veins, bleeding, opened skin injuries, claustrophobia, fluctuating hypertension

Lymphatic Massage by Vibramat

A massage with the help of the appliance ‘Vibramat’, belongs amongst other effective methods of differentiated treatment of cellulites. During this procedure the skin is massaged by gentle pressure percussion, thanks to which, the blood circulation is improved and the skin smoothes. The massage also helps to remove wastes and fats from the skin and influences its strength and elasticity.

Lymfoven - Pressure Massage

Excess pressure machine massage of the upper or lower limbs or abdomen area, buttocks and thighs. Due to health reasons it is recommended to put on compressive stocking or elastic bandage after the end of the massage. The whole procedure lasts 40-60 minutes.
Indication: primary and secondary lymph oedema especially after breast ablation, chronic swellings,in cosmetics as a supportive cellulites cure
Counterindication: untreated malignant disorders, swellings in consequence of heart decompensation, liver and kidney disease, untreated suppurating and mould disorders of the skin.

Light Therapy

Light therapy is a medicinal method, the light energy has an effect on hypothalamus through the eyes. Hypothalamus affects body processes. An important role is played by the vegetative nervous system and its effect on all live functions.

Mountain Sun

For this procedure, ultraviolet radiation is used to increase non-specific immunity. Irradiation is applied, usually 2-3x a week for 0,5-3 minutes according to the type of skin. The eyes have to be protected by special glasses. Usually after 4-6 hours, to a maximum 10-12 hours, the skin becomes slightly red. It has to be prescribed by a doctor.
Indication: chronic and recurrent inflammations, convalescence, some skin diseases, rachitis and osteoporosis
Counterindication: acute illnesses, photo-dermatitis, post radio-therapy conditions, tumours, medicines increasing sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, bleeding conditions, hyperthyroidism, skin atrophy, heavy arteriosclerosis, herpes zoster

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

This is given by a physiotherapist with special training. It is a manual therapeutic interposition, during which there is a change of pressure on the capillary wall, improvement of the exchange of matter between blood and tissues. There is a set of grips for the upper and lower limbs. After a massage, elastic stockings or bandage is put on. The whole procedure lasts 40-60 minutes.
Indication: lymphatic swellings of upper or lower limbs, combined disorders of blood circulation
Counterindication: bleeding, opened skin injuries

Mineral Bath

The bath is taken in mineral water with a high content of CO2, mineral salts and humic acids at the temperature 28 - 34°C. Carbon dioxide is absorbed by the skin, it increases the rate of blood circulation, positively affects heart and kidney activity. In addition, a series of carbonic baths has anti-stress effect. Various herbal extracts or Dead Sea salt may be added to the mineral baths. The bath lasts for approximately 20 minutes, after the bath follows a 20-minutes rest in a dry wrap.
Indication: heart and vascular system disorders, kidney and urinary tract disorders, nervous system disorders
Counterindication: cardiac decompensation, epilepsy, tendency of hypotension.

Mineral Bath with Additives

The effect of mineral water is complemented by the specific action of plant extracts.

• nettle bath – softens the skin, speeds eczema healing
• camomile bath – has anti-inflammatory effects, improves healing of wounds and scars
• baths with a mixture of nettles and horsetail plant decreases backaches and aches of the joints
• baths with the addition of tannin, oak bark potion or agrimony potion have anti-inflammatory effects, smoothing irritation of the skin and mucosa during inflammation of the urinary bladder, urinary tube, inflammation of the vagina and perigenital area

Mineral Bath with the Addition of Dead Sea Salts

Mineral water enriched with a natural mixture of minerals, salts and micro-particles from the Dead Sea, improves the flexibility and elasticity of the skin, it has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects, it also restores organism immunity.
Indication: allergic disorders /asthma bronchiole, eczema, allergic dermatitis, urtica/, psoriasis, repeated and chronic inflammation of respiratory tract, aching joints.
Counterindication: cardiac decompensation, epilepsy, acute aggravation, opening of surface wounds.

Myo-Stimulator

Myo-stimulator is a device for cosmetic purposes to induce contractions and relaxation of muscle fibres. It is used for the strengthening of chosen muscle parts and decrease of fat tissue. The most frequently exercised muscles are stomach and thighs. Exercise takes 20-30 minutes.
Counterindication: higher nerve-muscle excitability, cardio-stimulator, osteoporosis

Nordic Walking

Nordic walking is sports walking with special walking sticks, which brings effective movement and an increase in physical condition. During a walk, up to 600 muscles are working, it is circa 90% of all body muscles. The consumption of calories increases by up to 40% and the average consumption up to 400 kcal per 1 hour. It increases aerobic endurance. It has a positive effect on muscle imbalance. It strengthens muscles in the upper part of the body, improves heart activity and blood circulation, it conserves hip and knee joints. For interested clients we have prepared three types of walks divided into light, medium and demanding.

Oxygen Therapy

This is a regenerative oxygen treatment, which in combination with antioxidants and body exercise helps the organism to remove free oxygen radicals which, when accumulated, causes premature ageing of cells and a number of disorders. We use the method of Prof.. Ardenn, who developed an apparatus, which can add into the organism pure oxygen and therefore the effect of the oxygen treatment will last a long time. It improves oxidation of tissues and organs, physical as well as mental efficiency, heart activity and elasticity of lung tissue.
Indication: total regeneration treatment, precaution of heart attack and angina pectoris, immunity increase, post-operations conditions and chemoprophylaxis of oncological disorders
Counterindication: advanced atherosclerosis, loose retina, glaucoma, suppurating sinusitis, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers

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Parafango

A mixture of paraffin and mud from North Italian volcanic lakes, is used for the cosmetic treatment of cellulites.

Paraffin Packs

This is a local thermal therapy. White paraffin with an addition of paraffin oil is used in the preparation. The affected area are dipped into a special container. This procedure is used especially for curing degenerative hand joints disorders.

Pearl-Bubble Bath

Pearl-bubble bath has a sedative effect, loosens muscular and mental tension. It is used for locomotor system disorders, to improve the blood circulation in limbs and to heal scars and also for sleeplessness.

Phyaction

The device Phyaction, is able to apply all currently available forms of electro-therapy. It is used mainly for its analgesic effect, improving the blood circulation in tissues, strengthening muscles of pelvic fundus and for myo-relaxing effect on the skeletal muscles. It is prescribed by a doctor, the length of application is 3-20 minutes depending on the type of electric current and the type of illness.
Indication: locomotive system disorders /vertebrogennic algic syndrome, frozen shoulder syndrome / neuralgia, distortion, stress incontinence, atonic urine bladder, ischaemic illness of lower limbs
Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, tumours, sensitivity defects, metal implants within current line, pregnancy, eczema, bleeding conditions.

Pulse Magneto-Therapy

Pulse magneto-therapy uses the effects of pulse electro-magnetic field applied with help of cylindrical or flat applicators. It has a vasodilatation, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, myo-relaxing and spasmolytic effect. It accelerates the healing of bones and soft tissues. It has to be prescribed by a doctor; the length of application is 10-30 minutes according to the power of applied field.
Indication: degenerative and inflammatory illnesses of locomotive system, functional defects of the locomotive system, bones fractures and pseudo-arthrosis, sterile and microbial inflammation, irritative urinary bladder.
Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, tumours, pregnancy, bleeding states, disorders of endocrinal glands, heavy atherosclerosis, epilepsy, menstruation

Peat-Bentonit Compress

They are disposable compresses made of 5 mm thick layer of clay and peat mixture between two films. They are applied to the skin by a permeable film, warmed up by portable carriers, which are applied to non-permeable film of the compress. During 3 minutes, the temperature of the compress slowly increases up to 38°C, which is kept for the whole application period. Tissues are slightly warmed up at the application place, blood circulation and regeneration processes in skin and subcutis improves. The compresses are mainly used in cosmetics and chronic painful conditions, when a classical peat wrap means a large load for the heart and blood vessels.
Indication: cellulites, supportive cure of obesity, chronic rheumatic illnesses, arthrosis
Counterindication: decompensation of heart and blood circulation, acute states, skin injuries, swellings

Peat Vaginal Tampons

They represent a form of localised thermal therapy. They are prepared from sulphur-iron peat, which has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and spasmolytic effects. Vaginal mucosa absorbs phytoestrogens, substances, which are, by their content and effects, similar to female sexual hormones. It is possible to prescribe the procedure only after a gynaecologic examination and with a gynaecologist’s recommendation.
Indication: chronic gynaecologic inflammations, post- operation conditions of small pelvis, female sterility, stress incontinence, menopausal syndrome
Counterindication: acute inflammations of the vagina or in the small pelvis, malignant tumours, pregnancy

Peat Pack

Peat is used in a form of wraps for locomotive system disorders, gynaecological disorders and respiratory tract disorders. It is a form of thermal therapy. Heat improves the blood circulation rate and the local metabolism, thereby accelerating the absorption of chronic inflammatory infiltrates, it softens connective tissues and loosens up skeletal muscles as well as smooth muscles of inner organs.
Indication: locomotive system disorders, disorders of respiratory tract, urologic and gynaecologic disorders, disorders of digestive system.
Counterindication: not suitable for patients suffering from cardiovascular disorders, for patients after brain incidence and oncologic operations.

Pedal bath

Pedal bath, as an alternative footbath, is also a part of the water treatment of Kneipp’s type. It is active movement /pedalling/ in small tubs with hot and cold water with the water level 20 - 25 cm.
Client begin movement by pedalling in hot water for circa 1 - 2 minutes and then he/she changes to the tub with cold water for 30 seconds. The whole process is repeated several times. The procedure is finished in cold water.
This procedure is suitable for patients with headaches, neauro-vegetative dystonia, cold feet syndrome, for patients with beginning with varixes, freeing up of ankles and leg and feet joints.

Reflexive Massage

During a reflexive massage, hyperalgesic zones are affected, which accompany inner organ disorders. A set of special techniques and grips, which are chosen by a physiotherapist according to the patient’s actual condition, are used. There are three basic sets - neck, back and pelvis. Massages take 10 - 30 minutes according to what has been prescribed.

Reflexive Foot Massage

Herbal massage is followed by acupressure massage of the feet. Through this special technique it is possible to influence the function of inner organs and to induce a balance in the area of autonomic nerves.
Indication: Conditions of exhaustion and edginess, sleeplessness, depression, headaches, functional disorders of the digestive system, irritating urinary bladder, menopausal syndrome, syndrome of tired feet
Counterindication: pregnancy, purulent and mycotic feet disorders, extensive varicose veins, ticklish feet

Relaxing Head and Neck Massage

This massage is performed with gentle slow movements of the hand. During the treatment the guest lies in a comfortable position. A relaxing massage technique is applied to the face with gentle pumping movements around the forehead, the nose, the eyes and the ears. This technique is also used on the nape/back of the neck and the neck. Recommended for persons suffering from stress, or stiffness after long journeys or a day at the computer. Duration of treatment: 15 minutes.

Short-Wave Diathermy

A short-wave diathermy is an electro-therapeutic procedure, which uses the thermal effect of high frequency electric current. During this procedure, tissues and organs are warmed deep inside, the local metabolism is increased, it also supports absorption of chronic inflammatory, after injury and after operation infiltrates, it improves the elasticity of connective tissues, it also has an analgesic effect. It has to be prescribed by a doctor. The length of application is 10-15 minutes.
Indication: chronic illnesses of joint, ligaments and tendons, gynaecologic and urological chronic inflammations, post-operation condition, urgent incontinence.
Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, direct application to metal implants, malign tumours, acute inflammations, bleeding conditions, application on the stomach during menstruation period, application on thymus and growth zones, trombophlebitis etc.

Shiatzu Massage

This represents a complete relaxation massage, which uses all components of acupressure in combination with relaxing music and aroma-therapy. It is given by a doctor or physiotherapist with special training. It takes 50-60 minutes
Indication: total exhaustion, depression, sleep disorders, menopausal syndrome, respiratory track disorders, oncological disorders, post-operation conditions or injuries to the locomotive system
Counterindication: all acute and decompensated disorders, epilepsy

Sigorol - Massage Roller

Instrumental massage for strengthening and stretching connective tissue, skin and weak muscles, removal of cellulites, metabolism stimulation and reduction of body mass. It is possible to support the effect by an application of ivy gel.
Counterindication: all acute and decompensated disorders, bleeding, immediate post-operation conditions, pregnancy.

Scottish Jets

Scottish jets belong amongst water procedures; there are alternating jets of warm and cold water. It is applied from a distance of about 3 m with a pressure of 3 ATM. The warm jet has 40°C and it takes 30 seconds, then follows a cold jet at a temperature of 15-20°C, for 5-10 seconds. Both jets repeatedly alternate 6-10 times and are always ended by a cold jet of water.
Indication: locomotive system disorders, functional disorders of blood circulation, neuro-vegetative dystonia, for physiological and physical relaxation
Counterindication: tendency to haematomas, heavier hypertension, more serious heart and vessel illnesses, heavier osteoporosis

Slide-Styler

Cosmetic treatment of cellulites, which consists of a cinnamon or paraffin wrap, pressure massage in an apparatus lymfoven and cosmetic skin treatment.
Counterindication: over sensitivity to cinnamon extract, blood circulation disorders, suppurating and mycotic skin disorders

Solux

Solux uses the thermal effect of locally applied radiation. It is applied from the distance of 50cm for 10-15 minutes.
When applied to the face during inflammations of side nose sinuses, the eyes have to be protected by special glasses.
Indication: chronic painful syndromes as a preparation before a classical massage or movement therapy
Counterindication: acute states

Sanarium

Hot-air bath to a temperature of 50°C, with automatic air humidification. After warming the body /in 10 - 15 minutes/ cool yourself with a shower or water from a water tub. After a short rest, repeat the whole procedure, do this 2-3 times. The change of warm and cold stimulates the immunity system, improves blood circulation, calms the nervous system and relaxes tension in the organism. It is suitable as prevention for colds, muscle pains, muscle rheumatism and improvement of your overall health condition.
If you have any health problems or use medications, consult a doctor about the suitability of this procedure, otherwise you undergo this procedure at your own risk.

Sauna

For this procedure the effect of dry hot air at a temperature of 80°C is used. The length of time in a sauna is 10 - 15 minutes. When you have the feeling of heat, leave the cubicle and cool down with a shower or a stream of water from a water tub. After a short rest, repeat the whole procedure, do this 2-3 times. You can insert swimming in a pool in-between individual phases. Always finish the time in sauna with a cold shower and properly dry your skin. Regularly use of sauna contributes to the increase of non-specific immunity, hardening, the overall regeneration and relaxation. It is suitable as a prevention of illnesses from cold, respiratory track illnesses, light rheumatic illnesses, functional disorders of blood circulation, migraine and climacteric problems.
It is not suitable for all acute illnesses and injuries, with epilepsy, patients with heart and vein illnesses, oncological diseases and bleeding conditions.
Do not forget to keep correct drinking regime.

Steam bath

This is a hyper-thermal overall bath, in air saturated with water steam to the temperature of 90°C. A client heavily perspires, but the persperation cannot evaporate, so one of the most effective body cooling mechanisms is inactivated. This procedure means a large load on the cardio-vascular system. It is entirely a part of water treatment by prescription for locomotive system disorders.

Solarium

This procedure belongs into photo-therapy and it uses the effects of UV radiation on the human organism. It takes 10 - 30 minutes. Before sunbathing, remove your make up, wash all cosmetic preparations with water and remove jewellery. During sunbathing protect your eyes with protective glasses, use these minutes for relaxation. After sunbathing nurse your skin with suitable cream or body milk with hydration effect. Do not forget to keep a correct drinking regime.
Indication: overall reconvalescence, osteoporosis, skin diseases
Counterindication: acute infections, usage of photosensitive medicines

Spring Water Bath

Soft massage of skin and hypodermis by larger gas bubbles, which permeate the water bath through a perforated grate.
Indication: locomotive system disorders, vasoneurosis, menopausal dysfunction.

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Therapeutic Exercise

This is carried out individually or in groups for patients with the same type of disorder. The main part of the exercise is aimed at the afflicted part, for example to the neck spine, respiratory exercises, exercises of post-operation pelvic fundus. During the final part, the intensity of the exercises decreases, relaxing exercises and exercises for muscle extension are used.

Therapeutic Exercise in a Pool

It is done as a group exercise and it uses the relaxing effect of warm water in combination with movement therapy, which is due to the ease of floating in water.
Indication: locomotive system disorders especially after operations and injuries, spine disorders, kidney and urinary stones without infection of the urinary tract, conditions after urological and gynaecological operations, obesity, nervous disorders
Counterindication: all acute and decompensated disorders, open skin injuries, untreated suppurating and mould disorders of the skin, urine and stool incontinence a relative counter-indication is epilepsy

Traditional Dry Brush Massage

This massage uses stroking techniques applied in a special way with a brush of half bristles. It helps increase blood circulation in the skin and remove the dead skin cells from the upper skin layer, making the skin surface smoother and more receptive in preparation for certain nourishing skin packs. It is furthermore suitable for detoxification and cellulite treatments owing to its effect as a metabolism stimulator. Duration of treatment: 25 minutes.

Turbo-solarium

Turbo-solarium is highly effective apparatus for photo-therapy during which, by the effect of UVA radiation, a quick suntan of the skin occurs. The starting period of sunbathing is set according to the type of your complexion. To gain a healthy brown suntan, increase the time in the solarium gradually, up to maximum of 14 minutes. Before sunbathing, remove your make-up, wash all cosmetic preparations with water and take off your jewellery. During sunbathing, protect your eyes with protective glasses, and use those minutes for relaxation. After sunbathing, nurse your skin with suitable cream or body milk with a hydration effect. Do not forget to keep your drinking regime.
If you use any medication or you have pigment spots on your skin, take doctor’s advice before sunbathing. The solarium is prohibited to clients with higher sensitivity to UV radiation, after sunray treatment /radio-therapy/ and to children up to 15 years old.

Thai Massage

This ancient massage has its origin in India. The founder of this art was a North-Indian doctor, Jivaka Kumar Bhaka, a contemporary of Buddha. It is a whole body massage during which, by means of steady and precisely directed masseur’s pressure, energy is exchanged and the equilibrium in the body is reached. Massaging pressure points removes blockages, revives health and psychical well-being, helps with headaches, migraines, strengthens the nervous system, removes pain in joints, spine, muscles and tissues, increases mobility, improves blood and lymph circulation and excretion of toxic matter from the body. It is done on a special mattress. During the massage a client wears light and comfortable clothes. According to clients requests the massage takes up to 80 minutes. The traditional Thai massage is designated for everybody, because it is an excellent prevention against illnesses and a means of gaining good physical and psychological contentment.

Tibetan Massage

Tibetan massage is a group of mechanical impulses, done by hands on a guest’s body with the aim of gaining harmony of body and soul. The massage takes 30-40 minutes.
Indication: illnesses of locomotive system, neuro-vegetative dystonia, states of tiredness and irritability, convalescence, sleeplessness, migraine based headaches
Counterindication: feverish and infectious illnesses, suppurating and mycotic skin disorders, excoriance, bleeding conditions, osteoporosis, pregnancy, menstruation, excessive vellus

Turkish Bath

Turkish bath is carried out in a special cubicle. During this procedure there is combined an effect of hot dry air, following by cooling down and a massage with gentle water jets. It is prescribed by a doctor, usual length is 5-10 minutes.
Indication: chronic inflammations of respiratory tract, chronic rheumatic illnesses, neuro-vegetative and psychosomatic dysfunctional states, strengthening of non-specific immunity
Counterindication: all acute conditions and activations of chronic illnesses, infectious illnesses, hypertyreosis, heavier hypertension, epilepsy, bleeding illnesses

Underwater Massage

Hydrotherapic procedure, during which underwater massage is done, in a special bathtub or Hubbart tank, by water jet under a certain pressure. Underwater massage could be total or partial.
Indication: post-operation conditions or injuries of locomotive system, rheumatic and degenerative disorders of joints, nervous disorders / lumboischiadic syndrome, paralyses, muscle pain and atrophy, chronic constipation
Counterindication: all acute and decompensated disorders, skin defects, more extensive varicose veins, conditions after vein inflammation, bleeding disorders, skin and hypodermis tumours.

Ultrasound

During the usage of ultra sound, the electric energy is transformed to mechanic energy /micro-massage of tissues/ and heat energy. This causes increased blood circulation and the improvement of nourishment to the tissues, loosening of muscle contractures, smoothing of scars, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects for locomotive system disorders.
Counterindication: application in the area of children and teenagers’ growth zones, in the area of thymus, heart and parenchyma organs, after an operation of a spine, where the spine is not covered by a bone covering, above nerves and bone growths near the surface, bleeding disorders, tumours, etc.

Vibrosauna

Combined therapy, which uses the effects of a vibrosauna, heat, relaxing music and aromatherapy. It affects all senses, evokes a condition of physical and mental balance, loosens muscles, improves blood circulation and nourishment of tissues, accelerates metabolism and reduces blood pressure.
Indication: locomotive system disorders, aching muscles, recovery, increased non-specific immunity, physical and mental exhaustion due to a busy work load, functional disorders of blood circulation, supportive treatment for obesity
Counterindication: all acute and decompensated disorders, advanced atherosclerosis, epilepsy, fluctuating hypertension, conditions after central brain incidence, oncological disorders, extensive varicose veins, claustrophobia, cardio-stimulator

Vitasalin

Very fine spray consisting of a solution of Vitasol, water and Dead Sea salts are sprayed inside a special cubicle. Fine drops of mist are absorbed by skin and respiratory tract mucosa, where they react with free oxygen radicals, which cause cell damage, premature ageing and participate in the origin of a number of auto-immunity disorders.
This procedure is suitable for treating repeated disorders of the respiratory system, asthma bronchiole, eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, increasing of general resistance and immunity, recovery and regeneration of skin.
Counterindication: claustrophobia

Whirling Bath

Total or partial whirling bath for the upper or lower limbs. The massage is done underwater by gentle water jets and the swirling of water. It improves the blood circulation of limbs and metabolism in body tissues.
Indication: post-operation conditions or injuries of locomotive system, muscle atrophy and peripheral paralysis, diabetes mellitus.

Whirlpool

Group whirling bath. Overall relaxation effects. It is suitable for locomotive system disorders, conditions of irritation and tiredness.

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Dietary Food

Food is an integral and indispensable part of our treatment, it is included in the form of a dietary system. An example is rational, biologically and energetically balanced, various diets of the Czech cuisine, which we can adapt to the various requests of our guests.

Rationed meals (diet No. 3) prefer balanced meals with an optimal proportion of sugars, fats and proteins.

Vegetarian meals are also included in our normal standard.

Special dietary meals:

• Saving diet (diet No. 2) - is designed for treating digestion discomfort, it excludes fatty, hot and spicy meals.
• A diet with limited stone-creating substances (diet No. 3 u) - is prepared for clients suffering from urinary tract inflammation, urinary concretions and for clients after urological surgery.
• A diet with protein limitation (diet No. 6) - is designed for clients with serious kidney disorders, for people with dialysis. It is calculated for every individual person for a daily intake of 60 g or 40 g of proteins.
• Low-cholesterol diet (diet No. 7) - is designed for treating lipid metabolism disorders, only food with low content of cholesterol is used in its preparation.
• Reduction diet (diet No. 8) - is day long biologically balanced diet, which is split into 5 daily portions with an energy amount of 5000 kJ.
• Diabetic diet (diet No. 9) - is prepared by a special technique and it is calculated for a daily intake of 250 g saccharine. The daylong diet is split into 6 daily portions.

At every meal there is, besides the amount in grams, also marked the energetic value in kJ (kcal) and a content of saccharine, fats and proteins in grams of each meal.

For dietary food to be effective and beneficial, it is recommended that full board is arranged, because only by doing so, it is then possible to seriously calculate daily rations and guarantee the final effect. Half-board or occasional meals lead, according to our experience, to a setback in the condition of a patient and increase body weight.

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Mineral Springs

The town of Mariánské Lázně is located in a region, which is extremely rich in natural medicinal sources. There rises about 100 springs in a small area. The curative effects of mineral springs were investigated by monks from the nearby monastery in Teplá. As early as in 1528 the monks presented the first written report about local springs.

However, for a long time the springs were inaccessible, surrounded by swamps and deep forests. Doctor Josef Jan Nehr was responsible for the origin of the spa place. He advocated the use of the springs for the medical purposes in the 18th century. His efforts saw success and in 1818 Mariánské Lázně was declared a public spa place and it soon became a very popular and much sought-after place.

The amount of water prescribed for a drinking cure is usually 1,5 - 2 litres per day. The mineral springs are also used for inhalations and mineral baths.

The Cross Spring

The name Cross Spring is derived from a wooden cross, which was put near the spring.

This spring is one of the oldest and most used. Regarding its therapeutic effects, it is primarily used in the treatment of diseases of the digestive tract (illnesses of the stomach, the intestines, the gall bladder, the liver and the pancreas), of metabolic disorders (obesity, gout, diabetes mellitus) and allergies related to digestion disorders. The sulphate content in the water produces a laxative effect.

This spring is sulphate-bicarbonate-natrium ferruginous acid water with a higher amount of meta-siliceous acid. It used to be called Glauber’s or salinic. The presence of sulphates in the water has a laxative effect, especially after drinking more than ¾ l per day.

The Rudolf Spring

Rudolph Spring lies 350 m southeast of the Ferdinand Spring colonnade, and it received its name from the crowned prince and heir to the throne Franz Josef I. - Rudolph.

Due to its diuretic effect, it is used to treat diseases of the kidneys and of the urinary tract. A characteristic of the spring water is the high content of calcium (the calcium to magnesium ratio being 5:4). Therefore, a drinking cure is recommended as a supplementary therapy in the treatment of osteoporosis. Its distinctive anti-inflammatory effects make it conducive to treating urethritis.

The Forest Spring

Forest Spring runs out in a northern part of the town, and composition is greatly different to other springs.

This spring water is used for drinking cures and for inhalation. It is used to cure diseases of the upper respiratory tract and of the gastro-intestinal tract. It is also suitable for curing some urological diseases, such as uric-acid stones, since the water strongly alkalises the acid.

The Ambrose Spring

Ambrose Spring was named after an abbot at the Tepla monastery - Ambrose.

Ambrose Spring consists of three out-springs, all of a similar chemical composition. The waters are ferrous acidulous and have a low mineral content. Due to their high ferric content, they are used to cure certain forms of anaemia and its diuretic effects make it useful in treating some urinary tract diseases, in particular lithiasis. Ambrose Spring rises near the hotel Staré Lázně (Centrální Lázně).

The Caroline Spring

Caroline Spring was originally called ‘New’ and people used to drink its waters directly from the outflow.

After reconstruction of water pipes, this spring was re-sourced at the Rudolph’s Spring colonnade. Due to its higher content of magnesium (calcium to magnesium content ratio being 2:5), Caroline Spring water is used to treat urological diseases and kidney stones, since the magnesium contained in the water prevents the generation of these concretions.

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Other Natural Sources

Natural medicinal Maria gas

Maria Spring is actually a powerful issue of gas (99,7 % natural CO2). The natural therapeutic gas is applied in the form of gaseous wraps. This procedure is becoming more and more popular since patients not only show lower blood pressure, an improvement of heart activity and improved blood circulation in the lower extremities, but they also show a significant improvement of sexual functions. In addition, this natural medicinal gas is also applied in the form of hypodermic injections as a part of the treatment of joint diseases, of spine problems and of heart ischaemia.

Dry CO2 gas application are applied into the sub cutis in the region of large joints and the spine and they have a great effect in reducing pain in the back and joints, as well as on the improvement of blood circulation of the whole region and quicker healing of injuries.

Dry CO2 gas bath, or so-called gas envelope, is a special method, which is unique among the Czech spas. The dry bath has a direct impact on skin receptors, it improves blood circulation in the whole body and it has anti-inflammatory effect. It is very popular method for treating sexual disorders of men because Mary’s gas stimulates production of sexual hormones – testosterone and estradiol.

Peloids – bog, peat, mud

Peloids are inorganic and organic squashes, which are, after certain modification and heating, used for compresses and wraps. They are bog, peat and other mud, which can be found around springs. The material is stocked in piles, where it oxidates in a certain way. Then it is modified and mixed with mineral water and it is heated with steam. It is used, when it reaches the temperature 40 °C na 20 – 30 minutes.

Peat wraps are used for treating locomotor system disorders, gynaecologic illnesses and respiratory system illnesses. A special supplement peat vaginal tampons, which are used for curing chronic gynaecologic inflammations and sterility in woman.

Peat-bentonic compresses, are also used in Mariánské Lázně there, these also improve blood circulation and regeneration processes in the skin and sub cutis. Peat compresses are used especially in cosmetics and for patients for whom the peat wraps would mean a stress for their heart and veins.

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