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The New Indian Express Chennai
|September 21, 2025
The flavour of the wellness season is thalassotherapy which Indians are in love with thanks to the therapeutic effect of its marine and coastal properties
In the ancient tradition of aquatic healing, thalassotherapy has found its rightful place. Derived from the Greek word thalassa, meaning sea, this rejuvenating therapy taps into the curative essence of seawater, marine mud, and algae. Though its roots are ancient, the modern form of thalassotherapy emerged in 19th-century Brittany, a coastal region in France where the ocean's bounty was first systematically harnessed for wellness. Today, seaweed wraps, saltwater soaks, and mineral-rich marine treatments carry forward a legacy that proves one thing: the healing touch of the sea is eternal.
“Seawater minerals like magnesium, calcium and potassium, can really make a difference, especially for those dealing with stress, tiredness or skin issues.”
CHIRANJIV CHHABRA, dermatologist
This story is from the September 21, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Chennai.
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