Wednesday 25 May 2011

Fish Pedicure



Fish spa is a type of spa treatment where by a primary fish named Garra Rufa is used.  The function of Garra Rufa fish is to nibble at the dead skin to leave feet feeling soft and smooth.

Also known as Doctor Fish or Kangal Fish - named after the town in Turkey where the fish are found in abundance.  These Garra Rufa fish have become very popular in the development of spa techniques across the world.

Garra Rufa fish are naturally found in the hot spring pools in Turkey, the Doctor fish, as they are commonly known have a natural phenomenon which have for hundreds of years been used for the treatment of a number of ailments.

Dating as far back as the early nineteenth century, spa fish have been used to treat all manner of skin conditions including psoriasis and eczema. Other ailments such as muscle and joint conditions have also been treated using Garra Rufa Fish.

Benefits
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The fish only nibble the dead skin whilst leaving the good skin areas to grow untouched, which has been beneficial to a number of conditions. In addition to the medical benefits fish spas are a novel and fun way
to remove dead skin from feet

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