For a sea mud body wrap, list four physiological effects, four indications, and four contraindications

What will be an ideal response?


Physiological effects:
? Absorptive: Allows a small amount of minerals to pass through the skin
? Tonifier: Strengthens vitality and the immune system
? Vasodilator: Increases local blood flow
? Analgesic: Relieves pain
? Detoxifer: Eliminates toxins
? Emollient: Soothes the skin
? Buffer: Balances pH of skin
? Extractor: Draws impurities from the skin
? Sedative: Induces a state of deep relaxation
? Thermodynamic: Sends deep, penetrating heat into muscles and joints

Indications:
? Tight joints (from noninflammatory conditions)
? Muscle spasms, tightness, or strain
? Skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis
? Need to balance skin's pH
? Need for detoxification
? Need for skin cleansing
? Need for stress relief and relaxation
? Need to increase metabolism

Contraindications:
? Heart conditions
? Untreated hypertension
? Allergy to iodine or shellfish
? Inflammation
? Vascular disease, including varicose veins
? Numbness/loss of sensation in area
? Skin conditions made worse by heat
? Intolerance to heat
? Broken or irritated skin
? High body temperature (fever)
? Claustrophobia
? Pregnancy

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