Since ancient times, water has been an integral part of the existence of all life that exists in nature. The very first thermal complexes for spa treatment began to be built in the era of Antiquity by the Romans and Greeks. Already at that time, people learned that mineral and thermal springs can cure a number of diseases.
It is hard to imagine life without water, because it has not only firmly entered the daily diet, but has also become an excellent cure for many diseases. It should, of course, be noted that he alth directly depends on the quality and composition of water, as well as on its correct use.
This and much more can be found in this article.
Definition
Mineral spring is the key to strength, he alth and longevity.
Healing springs are waters flowing from the earth's crust and containing various mineral particles corresponding to the composition of the rocks, and the soil from which these waters flow. In other words, mineral water springs -these are natural outlets to the earth's surface of waters (both under water and on land).
Education
The formation of sources is mainly due to the presence of various tectonic faults, the intersection of water-bearing horizons by relief depressions (hollows, gorges, ravines, valleys, etc.).
Also, mineral springs also appear in the presence of facies windows in water-resistant rocks, through which exits to the surface are formed from the same pressure aquifers.
Types of sources
Depending on the change in debit over time, mineral springs are divided into the following types: very constant, constant (constant regime, mineral waters are fed from deep-seated layers), variable and very variable (they feed on the waters of ground horizons and are associated with intensity of precipitation from the atmosphere).
There are also descending and ascending types of mineral springs that differ in the nature of discharge. The former are fed by groundwater, moving from top to bottom from the place where the horizons feed to the point where the water exits. Among them, there are many springs with cold mineral water, and with different mineralization and the most diverse composition.
Ascending types of sources are fed by pressure waters (the movement occurs from the bottom up). Nitrogen, carbonic, sulfide waters of various temperatures are typical for this group of springs.
Composition and temperaturewater
Depending on the depth of occurrence and on the connection with the feeding horizon, the waters of the sources have the most diverse composition (nitrogen, sulfide, carbon dioxide, and many others), temperature and salinity.
For groundwater sources from shallow aquifers, low- or low-mineralized (up to 2 and 2-5 grams per liter, respectively) waters are characteristic. Deep-seated pressure horizons feed springs with medium and highly mineralized water (respectively 5-15 and 15-30 grams per liter) of very different ionic composition, as well as brines, the salinity of which is 35-150 grams per liter and more.
In nature, there are types of springs, divided by water temperature: cold with a temperature of up to 20 degrees Celsius, warm with a temperature of 20 to 36 ºС, thermal - from 37 to 42 ºС, high-thermal - more than 42 ºС.
Mineral springs of Russia
Recreation and treatment at Russian resorts is gaining more and more popularity every year. This is due to the fact that on the territory of the vast expanses of the country there are quite a few places where you can combine a wonderful holiday with effective treatment and strengthening immunity.
Nature has bestowed priceless riches on the boundless expanses of Russia, endowed numerous springs of water with magnificent healing properties and power. Naturally, the most famous among them are the mineral waters of the Caucasus (about them in more detail - a little lower in the article). Also, many other healing mineral springs in Russia, scattered throughout the country, although less known, according to the properties of mineralwaters are not inferior to those of the Caucasus. There are a lot of sources in Russia, and all of them are different in their origin, purpose and composition.
It should be noted: when choosing a resort, it must be remembered that the effect of treatment directly depends on the correct selection of water, on its dosage and temperature. Only in this case, rest can bring real pleasure, and medical procedures can bring considerable benefits.
Below are some of the most famous Russian resorts.
Mineral springs in Rostov-on-Don
Mineral springs in Rostov-on-Don are springs in which water during repeated circulation in hot rocks is very hot. At the point of exit to the earth's surface, its temperature reaches approximately 25 degrees.
The water of these springs is rich in the following beneficial minerals: sodium, fluorine, magnesium, iron, sulfates, etc.
Water vapor and warm water are used in the treatment of various types of diseases in the form of inhalations and baths.
Mineral waters of Altai
The magnificent Altai Territory is famous not only for the majestic beauty of the mountains, the pristine taiga forests, the crystal clearness of lakes and rivers, but also for its wonderful healing mineral springs. One of the most popular resorts is Belokursky. Belokurikha is located far from the industrial zone.
The waters of the thermal-mineral springs of these places contain nitrogen and silicon. Feature - the only water deposit in the whole world with a similar content of minerals. The water of thesesources treats gastrointestinal diseases.
Also in Altai resorts with mineral springs, located near lakes Bolshoye Yarovoe and Gorkoe, are also popular with vacationers.
Springs of the Krasnodar Territory
Healing mineral water springs are also available in Anapa. The water in them contains relatively few minerals (up to 6 grams per 1 cubic dm), and in composition it is chloride-sulfate.
Semigorsk spring contains sodium chloride-hydrocarbonate water with a large amount of iodine and orthoboric acid. Rayevsky spring contains water with bromine and iodine.
Sochi territories also have numerous mineral springs, but not all of them are suitable for medicinal purposes. Among other things, due to the difficult terrain, some of the sources are not available. The most famous resort in the Krasnodar Territory that uses healing mineral water is Matsesta. Hydrogen sulfide water is used here for balneological procedures.
Springs in Kabardino-Balkaria
Sanatoriums with mineral springs are also in Kabardino-Balkaria. The most famous are the springs located in the city of Nalchik. These are Nartan, Narzanov Valley, Dolinsk-1 and Belorechenskaya mineral water.
The water of the springs "Dolinsk-1" and "Nartan" contains iodine, sodium and bromine and is used for the prevention and treatment of gastroenterological diseases. The Belorechenskoye deposit contains water that helps to cure numerous skin diseases. Alsoit is used to increase hemoglobin and stabilize blood pressure.
Waters of the Kaliningrad region
And the western region of Russia has sources endowed with a variety of composition and excellent healing properties. The water here is bicarbonate sodium and is used in sanatoriums in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system, musculoskeletal system and nervous system. Water with relatively low salinity contains a large amount of organic matter. Various cardiovascular diseases are also indications for use.
On the territory of the resort town of Svetlogorsk there are a large number of sources: chloride, brine, calcium-sodium, bromine, boric. The wells where the water comes from are over 1200 meters deep.
Mineral springs of the Caucasus
In this region, surprisingly rich in diverse nature, there are several resort towns, on the territory of which more than 300 different types of springs beat out of the ground. A huge number of sanatoriums are located in the cities of Kislovodsk, Zheleznovodsk, Pyatigorsk and Essentuki, which offer a wonderful vacation with the possibility of combining it with excellent medical procedures based on the unique properties of mineral water. The waters here are carbonic, hydrogen sulfide, saline-alkaline and radon.
In sanatoriums you can undergo procedures to strengthen the nervous system, cardiovascular and endocrine systems, musculoskeletalmotor apparatus and more. others
It should be noted that each wellness institution has its own focus and offers different methods of treatment.
Mineral springs of Abkhazia
The deepest well (2600 meters) was drilled in the Gagra resort in 1962, after which high-temperature mineral water (sulfide, sulfate, calcium-magnesium) was brought to the surface. A distinctive feature of the source is the low mineralization of water (about 2.5 g/l) and a large amount of sulfates in the saline solution.
The spring, which received the name of the resort, has become an additional remedy. The hot mineral spring contains water with a temperature of up to +46.5 degrees Celsius. It is used in the treatment of respiratory organs, diseases of the nervous system, as well as the circulatory system.
Conclusion
The most unique properties of mineral water are its extraordinary purity and high concentration of various minerals, beneficial trace elements and many other components, as well as its effective effect on the human body as a whole.
Simply put, water is a symbol of beauty and excellent he alth. There is nothing on earth more useful than healing quality water, and nothing more complicated than this magical liquid substance with amazing biological, chemical and physical properties. Such water can create real miracles.
