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According to legend, thermal baths arose at the site of a hydrogen sulfide spring, bathing in which healed a pheasant shot by the Georgian king. In the future, Tbilisi grew around it, which means & laquo; warm city & raquo ;.

A bit of history

In ancient times, the bathhouse was accessible only to nobles and foreign guests. It consisted of two rooms & mdash; warm and very hot. Initially, visitors ended up in a warm room, where they rested for a while on a stone bench, so that the body would adapt to elevated temperatures. Then came the bathing in the thermal spring.
After that, visitors got into a very hot room, where the attendant was doing massage. It should be noted that this procedure provided for a fairly strong kneading of the whole body, hard rubbing of the muscles and even twisting of the limbs. After the completion of the manipulations, special ointments and balms used as soaps were applied to the skin. The attendant rubbed them all over his body using a wool gauntlet. Then the visitor plunged into the font.
At the final stage, she was going to know in a special room, where she spent time playing a game of chess or philosophical conversations.

Georgian baths today

Currently, the bathhouse in Georgia is considered public and everyone can visit it. It has the same rules as in other similar institutions. But there are some nuances that you should be aware of.
Before visiting the bath, it is best to remove all jewelry, since silver blackens from contact with water rich in sulfur.
To achieve the most profound effect of hydrogen sulfide on the skin, it is recommended to take a shower and wash thoroughly with soap before diving into the font.
It is possible that the skin will react to bathing in thermal water with slight redness. No worries & mdash; after a while, everything will return to normal.
It is advisable to bring your own washcloth, soap, shampoo, slippers and a towel with you, since on site you can get personal hygiene items only reusable.
The warmer the thermal water, the higher its effect. Therefore, the best time to visit the bath will be early morning. And for bathing it is recommended to choose a source as close to the hills as possible.
Sulfur has a very unpleasant odor that quickly penetrates the hair and skin. But for the sake of its beneficial effects on the body, you can tolerate it, especially since the next day it will disappear.
The resorts have special bathtubs, the temperature of which exceeds 37 degrees. They are intended for local use, so it is not worth diving into them completely.
After the procedures do not rush to leave the bath. Try herbal tea, which will be a worthy end to the bath ritual.

What is the secret of popularity?

The secret of the popularity of Georgian baths lies in the healing properties of thermal springs. Ablution in water containing sulfur has many advantages:
- It has a beneficial effect on the skin, helping to get rid of blackheads and rashes.
- Normalizes the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system.
- Improves the functioning of the digestive system.
- Helps to get rid of gynecological problems.
- Normalizes pressure.
But the duration of stay in hydrogen sulfide water should not exceed 15 minutes. In addition, it is not recommended for one visit to the bath to plunge into the thermal springs more than four times.

In general, regular ablutions in thermal waters allow maintaining good health and beautiful skin until old age, as can be clearly seen on the example of Georgian women.