Supporting your immunity at the spa
How can you strengthen your immunity – and why can a stay at Spa Lúčky in Liptov benefit you?
Cooler weather places extra demands on the immune system. Liptov offers many ways to strengthen your immunity, from outdoor activity to spa stays, thermal waters, and sauna rituals.
What about you – which would you choose? Have you tried the spa yet? Liptov is home to Kúpele Lúčky, a spa nestled in beautiful countryside below the summit of Choč, offering a wide range of treatments not only for existing conditions, but also as a means of prevention.
The human body is a remarkably intelligent mechanism. The immune system is its natural shield – a network of cells, tissues, and organs continuously protecting us from infection and disease. When our immunity is weakened, we fall ill more easily and feel drained. The good news is that we can reinforce our defences – not only by following a healthy lifestyle, but also by enjoying a spa stay.
Quality sleep, rest, a balanced diet, and reduced stress are at the heart of strong immunity. You can support all of these by visiting a spa, where natural healing resources and professional therapies work hand in hand.
What benefits your wellbeing at a spa?
- Sauna – supports detoxification, helps to protect against viral infections, and relieves mental tension.
- Salt cave – naturally strengthens immunity and benefits the airways, and it’s suitable for children too.
- Vincentka inhalations – this mineral water cleanses and hydrates the respiratory tract and helps to ward off flu and allergies.
- Therapies (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, phototherapy, ultrasound) – stimulate healing processes in the body.
- Massages and relaxation techniques – reduce stress and bring body and mind into balance.
Immunity – innate and acquired
The immune system operates on two levels:
- innate (non-specific) immunity – the first line of defence, present from birth;
- acquired (specific) immunity – develops as the body encounters antigens and learns to respond, which is also the principle behind vaccination.
Spa Lúčky – a place where your immunity can recharge
Kúpele Lúčky in Liptov is one of those places where you can give your immunity a real boost. Alongside top-quality treatments, you’ll find a peaceful setting, fresh mountain air, and the kind of relaxation that is essential for good health.
Places to visit near Kúpele Lúčky
- Artists’ Trail
- Lúčky Waterfall
- Lúčky Memorial Cottage
- Plieška Trail
- Wild Boar Enclosure
What weakens immunity?
Many factors can weaken immunity – from genetic predisposition, chronic illness, or medication, to our everyday lifestyles.
The most common “thieves of immunity” include:
- not enough vitamins and minerals;
- stress, fear, and mental strain;
- insufficient sleep and lack of exercise;
- dehydration, unhealthy diet, smoking, and alcohol;
- advancing age and the body’s natural decline.
Look after your body as a whole. Focus on:
- a balanced diet rich in fibre, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, C, D and E, zinc, and selenium;
- a healthy gut microbiome, supported by probiotics and beta-glucans;
- regular physical activity, which strengthens both muscles and the immune system;
- plenty of sleep for mental and physical recovery;
- cold exposure and time in the sun, stimulating immune processes and supporting vitamin D production;
- ample fluid intake, as water helps the body to flush out toxins.