Take care of your health through wine therapy

• April 18, 2024

The vine is one of the oldest crops that have accompanied humans since time immemorial. It is native to Asia Minor, specifically the Caspian, from where it was extended to the rest of the world. The Egyptians used it to decorate the temples with their leaves and in classical mythology Dionysus was the God of wine . Since ancient times the vine have been used as medicinal remedies to cure skin diseases; Its leaves have astringent and hemostatic properties, and its fruit, the grape, is refreshing, tonic and diuretic. Currently, wine cultivation is concentrated in temperate zones of Europe, South Central Asia, South America, California, Australia and New Zealand.

Wine therapy is born

As expected, this therapy was born in Bordeaux (France) thanks to Mathilde Cathiard and Bertrand Thomas , a French couple that inaugurated the first Spa specialized in wine therapy at the end of the 1990s. In this region, known worldwide for conserving the oldest vineyards in Europe and producing extraordinary wines, it was discovered that antioxidant properties of the wine helped to eliminate wrinkles and spots and favored the recovery of the firmness of the skin toning and hydrating it, particularly on the face, neck, arms and breasts. Another great discovery was the benefit of massages and wine baths for relaxation and rest of the muscles. Among the wines most used in wine therapy are the Lambrusco, for its enormous amount of minerals; the Sauvignon, whose grape has tranquilizing qualities and the Cabernet or the Merlot, which help to eliminate dead skin cells.

Other properties of wine

It is well known that a glass of wine a day benefits the Health since it reduces the risk of a heart attack, facilitates digestion, prevents bad cholesterol and raises blood levels of good cholesterol, and decreases by 30% arteriosclerosis , or hardening of the arteries. The wine is rich in polyphenols , a natural chemical substance that prevents the breakage of elastin and collagen fibers, maintaining the elasticity of the skin and protecting it from free radicals. It also has vitamins B1 and B2 that help nourish the skin, keeping it firm and luminous.