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Island of Elba in Tuscany - A Unique Mud

Thalassotherapy and mud baths constitute a miracle combination for the treatment of arthrosis and rheumatisms.The high therapeutic value of this association, the only of its kind in Europe, is due to the quality of the extracted sea mud, rich in organic iodine and zinc, that were formed after centuries of saltpan activity.

The mud is similar to the “liman” from the Black Sea, but with a higher percentage of iron; and for this reason before employing it in the spa it was used to cure aching and swelling limbs of race horses.Through this observation, in 1957, researchers decided to investigate this particular type of peloide mud, enriched in its action against arthritis, acne and psoriasis with organic zinc and iodine found in some plants and seaweeds - marine Zoostera and Caulerpa – that feed on the mud.

The spa, directed by Dr. Ernesto Somigli, is divided in a thermal unit and a physiotherapy unit. Also available specialistic advice in cardiology, orthopedics, otoralyngology, diet and pain therapy.Daily medical assistance is guaranteed by the medical director, a specialist in medical hydrology and respiratory diseases and a specialist in otoralyngology and medical hydrology. The Physiotherapy Unit is directed by a specialist in Physical Therapy who is assisted by a physiotherapist. The spa has a large parking area and has agreements with various hotels.

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