Thermal properties
Aphrodite, Poseidon, Apollo, Nimphs of Nitrodi – if the big names of the gods and goddesses once bathed and frolicked here you know there must be something divine in the water and science continues to prove them right. Ischia's venerable thermal springs are nutrient rich, containing important, curative, mineral elements for the body – sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, hydrogen carbonate, sulphates and chlorides.
Over time, the unique properties of Ischia's thermal water have been scientifically researched and applied in the alleviation and cure of a wide range of medical pathologies using effective, natural alternative remedies. These now include a variety of therapeutic mud treatments for artery and muscular ailments, inhalation and nebulisation treatments for respiratory issues to a host of soothing anti-stress and relaxation therapies.
Beyond these well-known therapeutic advantages, Ischia's thermal springs improve kidney function and arthritic conditions, help prevent gout, alleviate gastritis and heal ulcers, wounds and boils. Ischia's thermal geology provides a multi-pronged approach to rehabilitation. Mineral water, mineral-rich mud and natural steam therapies can be combined with corrective exercise and nutritional programs in a favourable and invigorating environment. On-site medical supervision can proscribe the best combination of these therapies and methods for your personally customised health program.
Rejuvenating beauty and wellness treatments abound on Ischia, with a plethora of pampering packages and day spas. In sum, Ischia is an overall paradise for personal health and wellbeing.
For a more comprehensive idea of the numerous health conditions that benefit from thermal water therapies and the vast scope of relaxation treatment packages available, a list has been compiled below.
Health
Rheumatic: primary and secondary arthritis, extra-articular rheumatism, dysmetabolic rheumatism, gout and pseudo-gout
Ear, nose and throat: laryngitis, rhinitis and rhino-sinusitis, allergic rhinitis rhinopathy, rhino-otitis, chronic rhino otitis, serous otitis media, dysfunction of the Eustachian tube, chronic pharyngitis, tonsillitis
Respiratory: chronic and acute bronchitis, allergies in the trachea, larynx or bronchial tubes
Gastroenterological: gastric and bile dyspepsia, constipation
Vascular: varicose veins, post-tromboflebitic syndrome, angiopathic dermatosis, angiodermatosis, eczema, dystrophic ulcers
Dermatological: psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, acne, burn wounds
Urinary: Gallstones and urinary tract infections
Gynaecological: chronic vaginitis, painful Sclerosis
Benefits
Beauty and relaxation: thermal baths with air chamber, foot reflexology massage, sauna, aromatic hydrotherapy
Wellness circuits: sauna, Turkish bath, Kneipp program, hydro-massage, oxygen therapy
Anti-stress: sauna, full-body massage, anti-stress massage, pressure point massage, hot stone therapy, aromatherapy, Ayurvedic massage
Facial: skin analysis, clean, tone and peeling treatment, moisturising, lymph-draining massage, therapeutic mudpack
Thermal: mud formula, mineral shower and bath, sulphuric water inhalation and aerosol
Energy: aqua aerobics, shiatsu, algae bath, wine therapy, Indian-style holistic massage, Reiki
Anti-cellulite: seaweed wrap, full-body lymphatic draining, firming massage, pressure therapy
Toning: aromatherapy, toning and strengthening treatment, cold firm compress, hydro-massage, algae therapy, phyto-thalasso therapy
Slimming: aerobics, gym exercise with trainer, sauna, Turkish bath, toning massage, hydro-massage
Legs: thalasso therapy, cold mud prescription, Kneipp program, pressure therapy, lymph drainage or circulation massage
