Karlovy Vary is one of the most famous spa resorts in the world. It is no coincidence that the local mineral springs have been used since time immemorial for their effects on digestion, metabolism, body regeneration and overall fitness.
One of the most valuable products from these natural sources is Karlovy Vary spring saltwhich makes it possible to prepare a mineral solution at home with the same properties as the Vřídlo spring.
The following guide will take you through the drinking cure as it describes it Institute of Spa and Balneology in its expert opinion - step by step, clearly and practically.
- Where did the Karlovy Vary spring salt come from
The production of spring salt has a long tradition in Karlovy Vary. The first mentions date back to the 19th century, when local doctors began evaporating the spring water so that visitors to the town could use it outside the spa area. The result was a product known as Carlsbad Salt or Sprudelsalz - a mineral blend that allowed the power of the spring to be harnessed anywhere in the world.
Today's Karlovy Vary spring salt is created in the same way - by evaporating water from the spring Vřídlo and then processed to retain the mineral profile typical of the Karlovy Vary springs.
The result is a natural product that allows the home use of traditional drinking cures.
- How Karlovy Vary salt works
Dissolving the boiling salt in water produces a mineral solution of the type Na-HCO₃-SO₄-Cl - i.e. hydrogen-carbonate-sulphate-sodium water with increased fluoride and silicic acid content.
This composition is the reason why the traditional Carlsbad drinking cure supports:
- proper function of the digestive tract
- healthy metabolism of sugars and fats
- optimal function of the gallbladder, liver and pancreas
- regulation of acidity in the body
- regeneration of the nervous and musculoskeletal system
- detoxification processes in the body
According to the expert opinion, the mineral solution is also used in conditions associated with hyperacidity, fatty liver or urinary tract problems and is also used for recovery after illnesses and as a prevention of civilisation diseases.
- Drinking cure: basic preparation step by step
Drinking cure prepared from Karlovy Vary spring salt fully corresponds to drinking the spring Vřídlo. Just follow a simple procedure:
How to prepare the solution
- measure 3 g Carlsbad spring salt
- stir in 250-400 ml warm water or sparkling water
- Drink 30-40 minutes before meals, preferably 3 times a day
- drink slowly, ideally standing or walking (as recommended by balneologists)
You can prepare the solution simply by using the included measuring cup.
Length of treatment
Balneologists recommend 21 daysto ensure a longer lasting effect of the traditional drinking cure. .
Stages of the treatment
Week 1 - cleaning phase
The organism reacts to the mineral solution, detoxification is activated.
Week 2 - stabilisation phase
Digestive processes are harmonized and metabolism stabilized.
Week 3 - fitness improvement phase
Regeneration and overall comfort of the body is enhanced.
- Specialist indications according to balneological assessment
The Institute of Spa and Balneology provides a list of complaints where a mineral solution is an appropriate part of the regimen.
Support for digestive tract problems
- stomach (hyperacidity and hypoacidity)
- The duodenum
- functional problems of the gallbladder and biliary tract
- Pancreas
- intestinal problems such as constipation and diarrhoea.
Metabolic functions and control of the internal environment
- support for blood sugar control
- support in fat metabolism disorders
- suitable for gout and high uric acid regimes
Organ regeneration and detoxification
The mineral solution naturally supports:
- the liver and its ability to process fats
- overall detoxification
- restoring the vitality of the body
- the balance of the acid-base environment
Karlovy Vary spring salt can contribute to improving overall fitness as part of long-term prevention.
- Tradition and contemporary science hand in hand
Interestingly, the drinking cure with Carlsbad salt has always been considered a modern way to bring the power of the spa springs home. Even then, there were debates about whether home use would dilute the importance of the spa - but time has proved otherwise.
Today's balneology follows this tradition and experts confirm the benefits of regular drinking as part of a regimen for many civilisation problems.
The drinking cure is such a beautiful example of the connection of history, nature and modern medicine.
- How to start a drinking cure at home
If you want to try the traditional Carlsbad drinking cure from the comfort of your home:
- choose the original Karlovy Vary spring salt made directly from the Vřídlo spring
- follow the recommended dosage
- watch how your body reacts
- in case of health problems, consult a doctor or balneologist (recommendation of a professional institution)
The drinking cure is simple, accessible and follows the centuries-old tradition of the Karlovy Vary Spa.
- Why choose Karlovy Vary spring salt
- comes directly from the source Spring
- produced by the traditional evaporation method
- respects the recommendations of professional institutions
- allows you to prepare a mineral solution with the properties of Karlovy Vary mineral water at home
- is a natural way to support digestion, metabolism and overall body comfort
It is one of the easiest ways to bring the tradition of the spa directly into everyday life.
