Some Bizarre Treatments
Treatments run the gamut of the traditional ones handed down from one generation to the more modern ones using the latest technology. There are also treatments which may be considered outlandish and just plain bizarre. They might be considered strange because they are not commonly practiced or might border on being gross.

These treatments are often enjoyed by extraordinary people who are more daring than the others. There are also those who would try these treatments just to satisfy their curiosity. It makes for a once in a lifetime experience.

Cupping

An example of these so-called bizarre treatments is not so bizarre at all. It has been practiced for centuries. This one is called fire cupping or just cupping. It makes use of cups made of glass, plastic or bamboo though small jars may also be used. Cupping is fairly common in places like China and Vietnam in Asia and in most countries in Europe.

A person usually ends up with circular marks on the back after the treatment but he is also more relaxed and refreshed. The marks are the effects of the suction like process which happens when the heated cup is placed on particular points on a person’s back. Then as the cup cools down, the skin is pulled up because of the vacuum in it. There is a sensation and pressure very similar to that in acupressure. It also works on the premise of having a balance of energy, or in this case of humors within the body to make it function well.

Snake Massage

A snake massage does not only belong to the list of bizarre treatments but would top the list for treatments needing much courage and daring. This spa treatment is performed by placing corn snakes, milk snakes, California and Florida King Snakes of various sizes on the back or a person’s face. The slithering snakes cause the heavy and light kneading just like in traditional massage types. Clients who have tried the snakes massage say that it leaves a relaxing sensation, albeit a cold one.

Nightingale Excrement

Ingredients for facials have become quite varied from fruits to minerals but there is another ingredient which may just elicit reactions from positive to negative. This is one is from Japan and was supposedly used by geishas and Kabuki actors. It can make the facial skin clear and hydrated. It is made with the excrement of nightingales. This is a case of a facial treatment one would love to have or would like to avoid.

Perscentoelogy

Perscentoelogy is one therapy which might be considered peculiar. It is a way of profiling an individual’s personality by reading the toes. It is said that a lot of things can be revealed by the lines on the toes. This is usually done in complement with other spa treatments.

Cactus Massage

Cactus has been used for several purposes in the past but this time it is being used for spa treatments. The cactus massage makes use of a concoction of cactus blossom, pulque and cactus meringue and is applied using the cactus paddies. Once it has been slathered on the body it is kneaded just like in other types of massage. It flushes out toxins and moisturizes the skin.