Scientifically proven results

The Balikli Thermal Spa is a prime contender for becoming an internationally recognized and significant health care and tourist center. Furthermore the resort has been awarded with a certificate by the Turkish Ministry of health for its exceptional healing advantages against the psoriasis disease.

Several scientific researches have been conducted over the past decade regarding psoriasis fish treatment in Balikli Thermal Spa Resort. In June of 1993, a national symposium at Kangal Hot Spring was held to study spring's treatment qualities. In year 2000 a resume about study regarding a small test group of patients at the spa was published in the Journal of Dermatology, revealing that after 21 day treatment 57.14% of the patients completely recovered and 42.85% of the patients partially recovered. A more recent study has been conducted by Dr Martin Grassberger, of the Medical University of Vienna, which indicated clear benefits to more than 70 per cent of patients and a remission time of over eight months.

Medical doctors and scientists from around the world have spoken favourably of the Kangal Hot Spring curative powers. Professor Dr. Sedat Ozcelik who has been observing the spring for about 20 years, has full faith in the spring's abilities. According to his studies 'patients who have come to the spring were clinical cured in 1 or 3 week' and that remission time can extend to 2 years.Dr Tim Clayton, a consultant dermatologist at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, agrees that the treatment is safe. In his opinion psoriasis fish treatment is 'a novel and interesting way of alleviating thickened psoriasis' that 'may help improve the skin surface'.

Patients' response

Many patients suffering from psoriasis skin disease have reported that the Balikli Thermal Spring has really made a difference. In an interview published in London's Daily Mail, Michael Shortt from Belfast shares that it was a 'weird sensation' being picked by the fish, however now he is 'Incredibly grateful' to them. A patients' interview documented in Image Magazine reveals that tiny Kangal fish had succeeded where medical science has completely failed. The same article refers a female patient, who after a 21-day course of treatment in the pools has fully cleared a psoriasis plague covering her body right down to the scalp. Most of the patients saw major improve in their skin condition, others report that the Kangal fish has offered them relief and boosted their confidence making their skin look absolutely fantastic and most importantly - it brought the smile back to their life.

Psoriasis Fish Treatment Advantages

Patients with chronic, intractable disease tend to seek help from a wide range of alternative sources from steroid creams and UV treatment to Chinese herbs and acupuncture however among the most efficient and bizarre remains the treatment provided by the 'doctor fish' inhabiting the Balikli Thermal hot springs, near Kangal, Turkey.

Here below we kindly propose 7 strong arguments why you should apply for a 21 day treatment at Balikli Thermal Spa Center?

1) Completely natural treatment with no side effects and totally safe environment. This is what the Kangal Fish Treatment is. The physical contact of doctor fish has a generous effect on your skin as well as the sun, water, thermal springs and the fresh air. No medications are necessary during the treatment period.
2) Scientifically proven results from the 21 day treatment course taken at the Kangal Treatment Centre, revealing that 57 % of the patients have fully recovered from some of the mot severe forms of psoriasis vulgaris. Why not being one of them?
3) Balneotherapy. Including water-based treatments involving natural thermal hot springs and mineral water rich in selenium, known for its good effect on atopy skin trouble, pimples, eczema, skin discoloration, freckle, inflammation and psoriasis as well as hair loss also referred to as 'Skin Medicine'.
4) Climatotherapy. Sunlight and water are natural therapies that can help improve psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis for many people. Eighty percent of the people who use regular daily doses of sunlight and the direct effect of natural ultraviolet radiation enjoy improvement or clearing of their plaque psoriasis. Water can help soften psoriasis lesions. The high altitude of the resort and the surrounding green rural area provide an ocean of fresh air.
5) Psychological effect. In addition to the benefits of hydro- and natural UV therapy, there is a psychological component playing a vital role in patient's recovery process. The therapeutic massage delivered by the doctor fish, the joy of the sun rays, the Jacuzzi effect of the pools and the experience of being in a totally different environment may also contribute to the way your body responds to treatments and to the overall feeling of wellbeing.
6) Clearing effect. Exfoliation is a key part of any skin beautifying treatment. Not only the ill, but also the healthy, visit the spring to consult the doctor fish. People with healthy skin also benefit by the fish clearing away hyper-keratinized portions of their skin.
7) Reverse Koebner phenomenon - The Koebner phenomenon, also called the "Koebner response" or the "isomorphic response", refers to skin lesions appearing on lines of trauma, possibly resulting from either a linear exposure or irritation. The fish treatment has surprisingly being noticed to reverse this effect and provide positive healing skin reaction.

Many modern spa centres and clinics around the world (Japan, China, United States and Europe) have tried to adopt the 'doctor fish' by breeding it in artificial spa pools, providing beauty spa procedures and psoriasis fish treatment back home. However the truth is that the unique conditions present at the Balikli Thermal Spa Center can hardly be reproduced. Namely the combination of all factors enumerated above is what creates a synergy treatment effect which cannot be achieved elsewhere.

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