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About Great Salt Lake Mud Body Wrap



The Great Salt Lake in Utah is an island sea that contains minerals and trace elements in abundance. It is 6-10 times more concentrated than regular seawater. On average approximately 500 inches of snow falls on the mountain ranges surrounding the Great Salt Lake every year. During summer the water of the melted snow wash over the mountains, drawing minerals and trace elements from the rich soil. Mountain Rivers and streams wash these elements away into the Great Salt Lake. Since the lake has no outlet all of these minerals remain in the lake. The salt content in the Utah's great salt lake makes it unique.

Many clinics used this mud to treat people with psoriasis, eczema, body ache or other skin irritations. It helps to calm and soothe reactive skin. A Body Wrap is prepared. The body wrap is done to remove the old dead skin. The heat from the wrap helps to unclog the pores that increase the rate of respiration. Thereby it helps to increase the skin tone and texture. One of the beneficial effects of body wraps is its ability to bring positive influences to one's mind, body and spirit.

About Hungarian Wellness Mud



Hungarian Wellness Mud is a therapeutic mud used in medicinal spas in Hungary to treat ailments like chronic diseases of the joints and spine, sports related injuries, fibrositis syndrome, chronic joint inflammation and stress management. In the late 1800's, this fine mud was found in a natural spring in a place about 130 kilometers south east of Budapest. This mud was used to treat various aches and pains. Hungarian wellness mud has over 60% silicon dioxide, which helps to firm and strengthen body tissues. It also contains iron and sulphur known for stimulating blood circulation. When used as a body wrap, it promotes firmness and strength to body tissues and draws out toxins from the body. It is known for detoxification, cellulite, cell renewal and deep skin cleansing.



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