Sochi is the largest balneological resort in Russia. Sochi acquired its reputation as a health resort back in the days of the city's first sanatorium, which was called "Caucasian Riviera" and was built in 1909. "Even the air in Sochi is healing," people say, and for good reason, because it is round The year is filled with sea minerals, mountain freshness and warmed by the warm southern sun.
Health walks
In winter in Sochi you can get great health benefits from simple walking. It is hard to believe, especially for residents of megacities, where the atmosphere is saturated with exhaust gases, but in Sochi there are many picturesque walking routes with the cleanest air.
This is, for example, a terrain cure, which starts near the Matsesta monument and is approximately 5 kilometers long. The terrain cure is a path with small descents and ascents, during which the pulse does not get disturbed, so this route can be taken by people without physical training and with different health conditions.
The path runs along the sea and winds between trees that are green even in winter, a complete list of which would take more than one page: palm trees, cherry laurels, beech trees, magnolias, chestnuts and many others, which sway their leaves to the accompaniment of the wonderful singing of birds.
Another route is located in Krasnaya Polyana on the territory of the Rosa Khutor resort. The health trail has three circles: small (for 15 minutes), medium (for 1 hour) and large (for 1.5 hours), respectively, the small one is the easiest, with a slight increase in altitude, but on the medium and large circles you will have to climb a little, but you will be surrounded by the incredible beauty of the mountains, waterfalls, springs and observation platforms.
Also, a new park was recently opened in Sochi in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Krasnodar Region, the Arboretum, the Riviera and many other picturesque parks and places for a pleasant walk continue to operate.
At first glance, it’s just a walk, but it brings enormous benefits to the cardiovascular and nervous systems, respiratory organs, and also helps speed up metabolism.
Sport
Sochi is a paradise for active recreation and sports. The weather allows you to train outdoors all year round, even in winter, do exercises by the sea and ride a bike along the river embankment.
In Sochi there are free exercise machines on the beaches, several stadiums for football and running, and a dozen parks with sports grounds.
Sports grounds open to all can be found, for example, on Konstitutsii SSSR Street along the Sochi River embankment, on Riviera Beach, near the sports school on Parkovaya Street, in Frunze Park, and even just while walking around the city.
Another great activity is Nordic walking, which can be, for example, a route from home to the sea and back, and it is great for people without physical training.
Balneotherapy
For those who go to Sochi in winter to improve their health, the most valuable are the sources of hydromineral resources and deposits of hydrogen sulphide springs. The most famous is Matsesta - the richest hydrogen sulphide spring, the mud and waters of which have a healing effect on a whole list of diseases:
- diseases of the nervous system
- diseases of the circulatory system
- gynecological diseases
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- respiratory diseases
- diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- eye diseases
- diseases of the digestive system
- endocrine diseases
- metabolic disorders
- diseases of the urinary system
- occupational diseases and deformations
Healing water
There are a large number of mineral springs in Sochi. They can be divided into two types: drinking and balneological.
The most famous balneological waters are extracted from the Matsesta springs, this water is also called fiery, because after a long stay in it, the skin can turn red, and a burning sensation often appears. However, short baths bring enormous benefits to the body due to the content of hydrogen sulfide, bromine, iodine, fluorine and colloidal sulfur in the water. The optimal combination of these elements has a general health effect and relieves the symptoms of chronic diseases.
The drinking water extracted in Sochi contains hydrocarbonate and sodium-calcium elements. Such water can be found in stores or in pump rooms located in the area of the Winter Theatre, in the Riviera Park, in the resort town of Adler and in Matsesta.
Sochi water tones, removes toxins, has an excellent preventive effect on caries, and accelerates recovery from diseases of the digestive and metabolic organs.
In Sochi, not only medical, but also restorative and rehabilitation programs have been developed. It is worth coming here at least once a year for those who rarely see the sun, are often under the influence of stress, work in difficult conditions or are professional athletes. Excellent specialists, advanced medical technologies, a mild climate, gentle sun and warm sea will breathe life into you, fill you with strength and energy for new achievements. And in winter, this trip becomes especially valuable: the mild subtropical winter seems immensely warm against the background of other corners of Russia. You can find even more information about healthy recreation Here.
Source: trn-news.ru