Lockdown Day482

Lockdown Day 482 - 21 July 2021

Still on the topic of therapy with God's Creation, there are many available for all of us to access without having to trek to the arctic or through the Amazon to find a remote pool or herb of some sorts. The common denominator for all are a soothing and relaxing environment. 

A therapy that caught my eye was balneotherapy. This is therapeutic bathing which involves immersion of some sorts. It resonates with my spirit, because just as we should immerse our spirits in God's Word and presence, immersing our bodies and souls in a tangible and therapeutic way can be extremely powerful and beneficial.

Types of balneotherapy include water, light or air immersion and body wrapping. Getting creative is part of the fun. Water immersion can be a steaming session with mineral salts (if your water is scarce) or a cold dip in the sea. It can also be a heated dipping pool with charcoal and herb smoke on a senser (like a sauna) or walking in the rain!

Light immersion can include typical heliotherapy (outside or sun bed), a multi colour light room or portable photo-therapy lights. Walking in a forest (or concrete jungle) when the sun is either setting or rising while facing the rays of light, is also worth a mention.

Body wrapping is a fun way to enjoy a body scrub you can make with your own locally sourced salt and herbs or oils, and air immersion can be ozone therapy or a diffuser in an enclosed space filled with the essential oil of your choice. 

Whatever you choose, know that it will significantly impact your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Win-win. In a time like this, it is an investment in yourself that will definitely pay off. Be kind to yourself so you can be kind to others. And most of all have fun, because God's got this!