Health programs
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Owing to climatic and bio-geographical diversity, a large number of sunny days, favorable aeration, and a generally pleasant bio-climatic feel, Zadar is classified as a highly suitable area for the development of numerous specific forms of tourism (nautical, health, rural, ecological, sports-recreational, adventure, ethno/eco/cycling, etc.). It also has many prerequisites for extending the tourist season throughout the year.
The medical application of climatic therapeutic elements and factors characteristic of the Zadar County includes the following:
- Strengthening the body's immunity and endurance
- Stimulating metabolism
- Disease prevention
- Recovery after long-term illnesses and surgeries
- Accelerating the recovery to full work capacity
- Treatment of tuberculosis and non-specific lung diseases
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Endocrine diseases and metabolic disorders
- Kidney diseases
- Neurological and mental illnesses
- Musculoskeletal diseases
Climatic healing methods include the following:
- Aerotherapy (air purity)
- Heliotherapy (sun radiation)
- Thalassotherapy (marine factors, inhalations)
THALASSOTHERAPY CONDITIONS
Thalassotherapy involves the application of natural physical and chemical factors of the sea and coastal environment. Therapeutic effects are achieved through air temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation, which are enhanced by reflections from the sea surface and sand. Aerosol effects include the absence of atmospheric pollution and allergens in the air, as well as the presence of aerosols such as lavender and maquis essential oils, sodium chloride, iodine, fluoride, and pine forest aerosols.
Staying in a marine climate zone stimulates the body by:
- Increasing the number of red blood cells
- Raising hemoglobin levels
- Improving metabolism and hormonal reactions
Thalassotherapy methods include:
- Sun Baths
- Air Baths
- Cold and warm sea baths in pools with gymnastics or in open spaces
- Psammotherapy (hot sea sand therapy)
Indications for thalassotherapy include the following:
- Rheumatic diseases
- Respiratory diseases (bronchial asthma, bronchitis)
- Cardiovascular diseases, post-traumatic conditions, skin diseases (psoriasis)
Among the natural treasures of the Zadar region, one of the most valuable is the therapeutic mud (peloid) found near the famous long sandy Queen’s Beach. Its effectiveness has been confirmed by tens of thousands of people who, for four decades, under organized supervision, have used the mud to treat various ailments such as:
- Rheumatic diseases
- Spinal deformities
- Musculoskeletal system problems
- Female infertility and various skin conditions