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Wednesday 4 april 2018

Spring to the Sea

for sea; and “therapy” for treatment has been cess body salt. Meanwhile, the potassium you
practiced since well before the 1800’s when have lost is a very important mineral for the
the French coined the word. So, soaking in the proper function of all cells, tissues, and organs
ocean or if you’re not lucky enough to live near in the human body. If you are taking a diuret-
the ocean, a sea salt bath, is a therapy that al- ic it is important to replace the lost potassium.
lows the skin to absorb and benefit from ocean Many foods contain potassium, including all
minerals. As a complimentary physician and a meats, some types of fish, such as salmon, cod,
medical anthropologist, I realize that this urge and flounder, and many fruits, vegetables, and
to go to the sea in springtime, is a primal urge beans. Another “Hydro” (water) therapy and a
to clean ourselves from the past so that we can great way to detoxify your organs and hydrate
be reborn. your body is by having your colon washed. Co-
I recommend whenever possible, that parents lon Hydro-therapy is an extended and more
take their children to the ocean to clean their complete form of an enema. Colon hydro-
sinuses. Ocean water is a natural antihistamine therapy involves the gentle infusion of warm fil-
that helps clear up mucus secretions. It is a tered water into the rectum by a trained thera-
powerful antihistamine that does not make you pist or Natural Physician, using no chemicals or
drowsy and has no negative side effects. Anti- drugs. The out flowing water removes excess
biotic do not help fight viruses. However, nearly gas, mucus, infectious material and feces. It is
By: Dr Carlos Viana all viruses will succumb to sea water and natu- the natural solution to conditions, which inter-
fere with the normal functions of the colon. We
ral sunshine.
I believe in the healing power of the sea so get extra request for this treatment in our clinic,
strongly, that I developed a “Water” therapy especially after holiday binging, or when begin-
By: Dr. Carlos Viana for our patients who are swollen with edema. ning a weight loss or other health program or as
Spring in Aruba means a mass migration to the I call this treatment “Head out Immersion”. The a “spring cleaning”. Many patients state that
seaside. Not talking tourist here. I am describing number of people in our community taking di- they feel reborn after this therapy.
neighbors who stay far away from the ocean uretics, or drugs to remove excess body fluid Get the Point! If you are blessed as we are to live
the whole year, but then are moved to spend or edema is staggering. Many people think if by the ocean, one of the best ‘cures for all ail-
the week “camping” by the ocean. Do not they are suffering from edema they have too ments’ is free. If you are lucky enough to vaca-
believe for a moment that this is a local tradi- much water in the body and do not drink flu- tion by the sea, take full advantage of it natural
tion. People have been drawn to the sea for ids. Actually, edema actually is one of the healing properties. When you get home, you
fun, health and revitalization since ancient signs of dehydration or that the body is trying can check out a spa that offers Thalassothera-
times. Plato, the Greek philosopher said, “The to dilute a poison. The fluid swelling arms and py or get some organic sea salts to bath in as a
Sea cures all ailments of man.” Plato as well legs is salty water that can be replenished with home therapy. Be sure to drink plenty mineral
as Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, fresh, healthy water. I supervise my patients water every day. If you would like more help
often prescribed bathing in the sea as a health who want help to move out this “dirty” water with a specific type of detox or cleansing, we
treatment. by having them drink more water and sit in the offer colon-hydro therapy, individual medical
Most of us know that a trip to the sea makes us ocean. Before leaving your house measure analysis and a program to suite each person.
feel “new.” Why? First, the ocean air is filled the thickness of your legs. Drink a liter (quart) Meanwhile, be part of the solution in keeping
with negative ions. Countless studies have of water and go to the beach. Sit in the water our waters clean so the healing will continue.q
been done on how negative ions clean dust for forty minutes with the water up to your neck CARLOS VIANA, Ph. D. is an Oriental Medi-
and therefore reduce symptoms of allergies, with your head out of the water, your arms and cal Doctor (O.M.D.) having studied in Chi-
counteract negative effects of smoking, and in- legs underwater. If you also have hypertension na; a US Board Cert. Clinical Nutritionist
crease the flow of oxygen to the brain; resulting you will leave the water, get home and realize (C.C.N.), an Addiction Professional (C.Ad.),
in higher alertness, decrease drowsiness, and that you are ready for a sound nap. Our Head Chairperson of the Latin American Com-
more mental energy. Wow, all that from going Out Immersion produces positive results and mittee of the International Academy of
to the ocean? here at Viana Healing Center we have seen this Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT),
Do you know that sea water contains all the 104 easy procedure work small miracles with swol- a Rejuvenating Cell Therapist specializing
minerals and trace elements present in human len bodies. By the way, you know that diuretic in Age Management, has a weekly radio
serum, or plasma? So powerful are the effects you are taking? It does remove some body program, writes and lectures extensively.
of the sea water on the human body, mind and fluid and potassium, but leaves the salt behind, For information: VIANA HEALING CENTER,
spirit that a rejuvenating therapy known as Tha- which means you are going to swell up faster. Kibaima 7, St Cruz TEL: 585-1270 Web Site:
lassotherapy, from the Greek words, “Thalasso” The head out immersion also removes your ex- www.vianaheal.com