Garra Rufa Fish Therapy

Gara Rufa

Maybe you've seen, when you were walking in one shopping center, there are crowds of people sitting at the foot relaxed and the people there are many small fish are gathered around their feet. Do not be surprised, because this is a fish therapy.

The fish used for fish therapy is Garra Rufa fish. Garra rufa fish live in rivers in the Middle East countries such as Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq. Age 4 to 6 years with a maximum of 12 cm length turkey. However, fish used for therapy is still a small fish 3-6 months old, generally has a length of 1.5 to 2 cm. This fish can live in water with a temperature of 0 to 43 degrees Celsius. In Turkish society, a spa with this fish has been known since 200 years ago. However, this therapy is a new glow fish known in Asia, Europe and America since 2006. At the beginning of its discovery, this fish is thought to be carnivorous fish. At that time, when a group of people were on the river Kangal, Turkey, the fish are swarming at their feet. However, they do not find their feet hurt even they feel their bodies are fresher. That is, its very beginning so that the fish was finally identified as one therapy to cure diseases.

Fish Garra Rufa or commonly known as Fish nibble it to work naturally is by eating the dead skin cells on the foot. This process creates a micro pelling effect which flushes dead skin cells and stimulate growth of new skin so the skin smooth and elastic. In addition, Garra Rufa fish to help heal skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, neurodermitis, helps relieve itching, and reduce scar on foot. When these fish suck up our legs, feet will feel the shock-shock resulting from a crowd of small fish, which can stimulate acupuncture points on the soles of the feet and make a smooth blood circulation. In order to obtain maximum results, therapy should be done regularly 2 to 3 times a week for 3 months.

Garra rufa fish-lipo-kaki as symbiotic mutualism, the human need Garra Rufa fish to nourish and beautify the skin, while the Garra Rufa fish takes off dead skin for their food. Although these fish like to eat dead human skin, but they are also given other fish food and vitamins to stay healthy.

Seeing the fish are running and swiftly suck the dead skin to create a feeling of relaxation. Not to mention a sense of amusement from sucking mouth of this small fish. You definitely can feel the comfortable feeling that will make you relaxed. So, in addition to physical health, health and peace of mind you can also enjoy. So it could not hurt to try this therapy. You intend to try?