About Thalassotherapy
  In Ancient Greece, Hippocrates encouraged hydrotherapeutic cures. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans discovered and used the virtues of seawater to obtain therapeutic, preventive and curative benefits, even building temples near both hot and cold water springs. In 1791 Richard Russel publishes the first medical work on seawater as a therapeutical ''instrument'', and the first ''marine hospital'' is born, in Great Britain. In 1899 the first center of thalassotherapy is founded in Roscoff (France). Throughout the twentieth century thalassotherapy gains popularity in Europe and especially in France. In 1904 Renè Quinton publishes the medical work "L'eau de mer, milien organique". In 1964, Louison Bobet opened the Quiberon Institute in France, the first modern thalassotherapy centre. In 1967 Dr. La Bonnardière coins the term "thalassotherapy" as the sea cure (thalassa=mare). The combined effect of the sun, iodine and salt water together can be most beneficial for one's health and well being - this has been understood for centuries, and is the base of modern thelassotherapy. Thelassotherapy incorporates a wide variety of all natural treatments that share the same source, the ocean and the coastal environment.

  There are treatments that provide relaxation and fight stress, others that combat the physical signs of aging, and still others that reduce the appearance of cellulite and help regenerate the body. The sea that with its endless secrets, is the source of all thalassotherapy's knowledge.  It is a popular pastime to visit the beach and absorb oneself in the beauty that the ocean eminates. Think of how relaxed you feel after a beach holiday, walking on the shore and having the water touch you, hearing the rhythm of the waves...The stress of everyday life melts away, and your whole self benefits. The sea has healing powers for us. So imagine how you would feel after a treatment based on the same active ingredient-the ocean!. The key treatments that compose thalassotherapy rely on the effect of sea water on the skin. The pores of the skin, in contact with seawater, expand and allow the passage of precious oligoelements that are slowly freed in the blood system-correcting any imbalances. Various types of seaweed, with their well known antibiotic, bacterial static and antiviral power do the rest.

  Some of the illnesses which Thelassotherapy is believed to help are: circulatory diseases (hypertension, arteriosclerosis, etc.), respiratory diseases (asthma, bronchitis, etc.), post traumatic disorders (muscle atrophy, etc.), skin problems (scabies, atopic dermatitis, etc.), and chronic inflammation (rheumatic arthritis, etc.) Furthermore ongoing research has found other areas where Thalassotherapy has appeared helpful; to increase the activity and effectiveness of the immune system; to recover a low responsiveness of hypothalamic-adrenal endocrine system; to improve sleep quality; and to fight localized inflammation and itching sensations.