There’s an ancient proverb that says “sanitas per aquam”, which means healthiness through water. It is where the popular abbreviation SPA comes from, but is often used in contradiction with its original idea. The best examples of sanitas per aquam philosophy are the facilities that acquire their water deep from the Earth’s crust. Terma Bania is one of them.
The water from Białka’s thermal pools is rich in minerals and because of the pressure underneath, it reaches high temperatures, which makes it thermal. Some of the minerals, which can be found in it, are: sulfides, silica, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron.
Its higher temperature and slightly acid pH makes it easier for the body to absorb these precious elements. Bathing in thermal water is known for: reducing stress, helping to relax and restore psychophysical balance, improving blood pressure and metabolism, supporting weight loss, eliminating headaches and insomnia, speeding up recovery, eliminating various skin conditions and ailments, which improve its appearance.
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