When the first minus degrees Celsius arrive in winter, many families are caught in an unpleasant surprise – both children and adults feel a tickling throat and it is harder to breathe through the nose. Why is this so and what can be done to prevent it?
Dr. Külli Margus, chief physician of Värska Health Resort Center, explains that the reason is the temperature fluctuations that occur when the cold arrives. “With the start of the heating season, we spend a lot of time indoors, where the air is very dry. When we go outside, our bodies are hit by a strong contrast between the warm indoor air and the cold outdoor air. This puts a great strain on the body to adapt to the weather conditions, especially at the beginning of winter, and for the same reason, people often get sick when they return home from trips to warm countries,” explains the chief physician.
“All of this ultimately weakens the immune system and makes our bodies defenseless against viruses. The solution is to give the body a chance to recover,” he advises. For example, the salt chamber offered at the Värska Health Resort Center is suitable for relieving and preventing similar upper respiratory tract problems. “Salt is anti-inflammatory and kills bacteria. Visiting the salt chamber is a good prophylactic for upper respiratory tract ailments, especially in the case of repeated sessions over a few days. At the same time, the salty mineral water also balances the immune system and has a calming effect,” notes the head physician.
A holiday with salt chamber and mineral water bath procedures, which the Värska Health Resort Center often offers to families and couples during the winter period at a discounted price, gives the body the strength it needs to recover.
The procedures, combined with the pleasures of the water centre and sauna, create a perfect environment in the bosom of pure nature. The sweet scent of Värska pines and the air quality, recognized as the best in Estonia, create a combination that cannot be replicated in any city park. Even just a weekend at the Värska Health Resort Center can work wonders.