Sunday, March 2, 2008

Here Fishy Fishy



It is well known that women and men alike everywhere enjoy spa services. We all eagerly dip our feet, hands and hair in any chemicals we are told, despite the toxic ones that are in most products.

One alternative that is catching on and is about as natural as you can get is called “
doctor fish”. Doctor fish are toothless fish, originally from Turkey that eat dead skin and flesh off of feet.



This treatment is supposed to be free of pain. People who have gotten this treatment done say that they feel an itching sensation.

They use Garra Rufa fish. These fish evolved in hot springs where there were few animals, so they ended up eating flesh and skin. When there are no human body parts for them too feed on, it is normal for them to begin to eat each other.

The Kangal Spa in Turkey has used the fish doctor treatment for 100 years.
According to the
life and health guardian website, this treatment not only heals people with typical skin, but is known for treating people with Psoriasis. They have about 3,000 visitors every year to receive treatment for their psoriasis.

After researching the fish doctor spas and listening to people comment on their experiences, I would actually consider trying this method. Though, it would definitely be the most unorthidox pedicure I have ever received.


So whether you are traveling across the world or the state, there may be a spa close to you that offers the doctor fish treatment so you can heal your feet, naturally.

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