Thalassotherapy

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thalassotherapy

[thalas′ōther′əpē]

Etymology: Gk, tahassa, seal

a treatment system based on sea bathing and exposure to sea air.

Sea Water Therapy

The application of hot, tepid, or cold sea water to any part of the body (soaking, drinking, inhaled in mists) by mechanical manipulation (massages, jacuzzis, bubbling), with/without additives (mud, seaweed, oils)

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