Introduction to SPA The word SPA comes from the Latin prefix "health depends on water", in which Solus = health, Por= = essential oil and Aqua= = water, which means using water to achieve health. The method is to make full use of the physical characteristics, temperature and impact of water to achieve the effect of maintaining fitness. SPA (French solutpor aqua) means "healthy water", while the British leisure culture SPA(Spring pute air) means "enjoying pure air in the mineral spring area". The wonderful smell of SPA has been circulated for hundreds of years, and it was recorded in ancient Greek literature. Adding minerals, aromatherapy, herbs and flowers to water can prevent diseases and delay aging. SPA in a narrow sense refers to a beauty and health SPA with various forms, including cold bath, hot bath, alternating hot and cold bath, seawater bath, hot spring bath and tap water bath. Every bath can relax tense muscles and nerves to a certain extent, eliminate toxins in the body and prevent diseases. In recent years, it has been found that spa combined with various aromatic essential oils massage can accelerate fat burning and have slimming effect. Broadly speaking, SPA includes well-known hydrotherapy, aromatic massage, bathing, removing dead angles and so on. Modern SPA mainly realizes all-round relaxation through the five sensory functions of human body, namely, hearing (dietetic music), taste (herbal tea, healthy diet), touch (massage, contact), smell (natural aromatic essential oil), vision (natural or imitation natural landscape, humanistic environment) and so on. , integrating essence, qi and spirit to realize the relaxation of body, mind and spirit. Now SPA has evolved. SPA is the most common form of spa. According to research, the name of SPA originated from a small town called "SPA" in Belgium during the Roman Empire, because there was a hot spring there, which was famous for its beauty and even for treating diseases. Only in modern times did scientists discover the secret of hot springs. The essential oil in the water comes from the soaking of thousands of flowers and plants on the local mountain in the upstream water source. So now people simulate the construction of similar environment and water quality to make it have a healthy and bodybuilding effect on the human body, which is the modern "SPA". The key of modern hydrotherapy is water resources and water equipment, such as barrel bath, wet steaming, dry steaming, shower and hydraulic massage bath. And minerals, seabed mud, flower extracts, plant essential oils, etc., are often used to improve water quality and act on the human body. In real life, SPA has the following functions: beauty beauty, relaxing body, soothing body and mind, healthy skin, treating diseases and so on. SPA has different themes, some of which are mainly relaxation, soothing and detoxification; Some focus on bodybuilding and slimming; There are also heavy aromatic essential oils, marine living water or pure herbal therapies. But no matter what kind of SPA, it can meet the basic needs of six pleasant senses, such as hearing (diet music), smell (natural flowers), vision (natural landscape), taste (healthy dining), touch (massage care) and thinking (inner relaxation). SPA's pleasant body and mind find an outlet for the pressure of internal hoarding, which makes people enjoy harmony and balance in body, mind and spirit and let people taste it. Physical beauty, mental beauty and spiritual beauty are the dreams of modern urbanites in the future healthy state. The pleasant fragrance from SPA gives people care and comfort in body, mind and spirit, cares for your face and soul, and makes you full of vitality and spirit from the inside out. [Edit this paragraph] The origin of the word SPA There is a word throughout the discussion on the origin of the word SPA, which reflects the important role of water in the ancient treatment field and early European spa culture. Most people think that the word SPA is the original combination of some Latin phrases, such as "sanitas per aqua", "solus per aqua" and "sanus per aqua". These phrases all mean "treat with water". Another way of saying it is that the spa originated from the graffiti "salut per aqua" in Roman bathrooms. SPA may also come from the Walloon word "espa", which means fountain, or from the Latin word "spagere", which means splashing water. Some experts believe that the word originated from a small town in Belgium called Spa, which is famous for its hot springs. Later, the word spa was used to refer to hot springs and health resorts that provide spas. In 19 and the 20th century, drinking mineral water or bathing with mineral water became a fashionable leisure way. In many parts of Europe, the word spa still maintains its strong historical connection and is strictly used in institutions related to spa. In the English-speaking area of Europe and some other parts of the world, the meaning of the word spa has become more extensive, including physical and mental health and relaxation. Water is a key factor in hydrotherapy, which focuses on natural health therapy, exercise, fitness, diet and nutrition, and maintains physical and mental balance. [Edit this paragraph ]SPA originated in BC 1500. Indians used this "divine water" to heal wounds and relieve pain, and the ancient Greeks also regarded it as a panacea for treating diseases and strengthening the body. In luxurious ancient Rome, people used the natural difference of water temperature to divide public bathrooms into extremely hot pools, slightly hot pools and cold pools. It has become a public exchange place for warriors to wash dirt. /kloc-In the 5th century, the name SPA came from a small valley called Spau near Liege, Belgium, which is a hot and warm area and rich in minerals. Local residents treat various diseases and pains by soaking in hot springs. Therefore, the local hot springs are well known. /kloc-After the 0/8th century, SPA became popular among European aristocrats and became their first choice for vacation and fitness. In addition to hydrotherapy, the ancient Romans also used natural mineral springs as a treatment in other parts of Europe. Later, more and more hot spring resorts appeared all over the world. California, France, Britain, Italy, Austria, Japan, Taiwan Province and other places have well-known SPA health centers, and spa, a leisure and beauty method, is also very popular in these places. With the development of the times, people constantly give SPA new ways and richer connotations. Nowadays, SPA, a spa that combines ancient traditions and modern high technology, is no longer the exclusive pet of nobles, but has gradually become a fashionable and healthy concept for modern urbanites to return to nature, eliminate physical and mental fatigue, and integrate leisure, beauty and decompression. With the five senses therapy, all kinds of activities related to relieving stress and body and mind can be called SPA. Beautiful Legends Legend has it that three or four hundred years ago, Greek doctors suggested that hydrotherapy could prevent diseases. Until the14th century, there was a small town called Spa in the Ardennes forest area of Belgium. Residents found that there are many natural springs spewing out here with extremely low salinity and no mineral impurities. Whether drinking or bathing, it is of great benefit to the human body. Residents use it to treat pain and diseases, so it has become the birthplace of modern hydrotherapy. There is also a legend that hydrotherapy was discovered by Catholic priest Sebastian Kneip in the 9th century. He used hot and cold water therapy to stimulate body function, promote blood circulation and relieve stress, which was very effective and gradually evolved into the popular "water therapy". There is also a legend that in a small town called Spau in Liege, Belgium, there are beautiful forests and mineral-rich hot springs around it. Residents go to hot springs to treat diseases, and at the same time they can refresh themselves in nature and enjoy natural gifts, hence the name SPA. And send beauty and fitness and other forms.