Springs of wellness, skin and body therapies, a nutrient-rich diet, and the pleasure of exploring the surroundings.
Spas in summer are a real panacea, ideal for rest and recuperation.
The Terme di Monticelli spa, set in a centuries-old park, surrounded by the foothills between the provinces of Parma and Reggio Emilia, are a privileged place where an ancient spring gushes forth from which gushes aunique water, capable of rebalancing and regenerating our organism.
Today these precious waters are exploited for health and therapeutic paths and for a wellness vacation.
Here’s how to turn a long weekend or week at the spa into a natural health and beauty treatment.
Counteracting the scorching heat.
Saunas and steam baths, for example, help combat mugginess by regulating body temperature, stimulate the elimination of toxins and improve the condition of the epidermis.
By sweating, in addition to the purifying effect on the body, the skin appears brighter and smoother.
Not only that.
If sauna and steam bath are combined with a cold shower, circulatory benefits will be achieved.
Very useful precisely in the summer when high temperatures challenge its proper functioning.
Cold-hot alternation.
To stimulate circulation, promote the detox effect and keep tissues elastic, it is important to harness the power of hot and cold water by experiencing the Kneipp path, ideal for leg health.
After an afternoon at the spa, one feels lighter.
The power of hydration.
During physical activity or after a heat bath, it is important to replenish water in the body, particularly in summer.
This not only hydrates the body but also facilitates the purification process.
Baths and water massages.
Immerse yourself in a thermal pool and swim, surrendering to the massage of the water jets is a way to “put yourself back in the world.”
The rejuvenating power of water relieves mind and body with relaxing effects that can counter anxiety, stress and fatigue-just surrender to the flow.
Outdoor activities.
I surroundings of the Monticelli spa allow for nature walks, or hiking and biking to explore the area.
For those who don’t want to stray far in addition to the air-conditioned fitness room, there are fitness trails within a 24-hectare park.
Fresh dishes, local flavor.
The cuisine of the “La Veranda” restaurant puts together a summer menu.
It is perfect for indulging in the pleasure of sitting at the table and ordering flavorful yet balanced dishes thanks to a selection of ingredients and recipes that reflect the character of local seasonal cuisine: fresh and tasty.
Breathing.
Breathe deep in the century-old park, stretching your muscles with proper stretching to regain inner balance and reconcile sleep is especially helpful in the warmer months.
Treating oneself.
Among the beliefs to be disproved about spa treatments, one concerns summer.
It is often thought that the best time to perform them is in the fall and spring.
In reality, spa treatments can be done year-round.
There are many variables to consider in choosing the ideal time, and these change according to the pathology.
The best treatment program is therefore obtained from the intersection of many considerations and is recommended by the spa doctor.
Certainly it may be useful to repeat the course of treatment twice a year at least six months apart, remembering that for the first cycle the agreement with the National Health Service if it is prescribed by your doctor on a red prescription, while the second cycle is private.