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In the early 1800's there was a legend of a shepherd who lived in Turkey who had injured hisfoot.He stumbled upon a hot spring and went to to bathe his feet.To his astonishment he spotted his foot being surrounded by 100's of small fish.He also saw they only gently nibbled at the area which was injured.He noticed the how quickly the wound had healed and started remarking to everyone what had happened.Flocks of people then started to arrive at the hot springs to to get their skin conditions treated.The fish was the Garra Rufa or "Dr Fish.
Gara Rufu fish have no teeth,they eat by gentle sucking.This unusual treatment has been used for a long time in the middle east and other european countries.It is only just beginning to come to the notice of people in the UK and United States.In in the past it was a regular practice for people with skin conditions to go to the hot springs where the Gara Rufa fish reside in,such was the effectiveness of the treatment.Indeed in turkey ,where the Gara Rufa come from it is a very common treatment to have.
At present ,in countries such as the UK and the US people are delighted to get a fish pedicure.It is worth noting there is not ONE case of a fish pedicure transmitting ANY form of diease from one person to another,this despite the fact fish pedicures have been in the US for several years now.Scare mongering is an easy way to create jobs for these organisations.The gara Rufa fish does not penetrate the skin therefore the transmission of disease is not possible.All fish pedicure spas are using constantly cleaned water.In fact there is more chance of becoming ill from drinking tap water than a fish pedicure transmitting any disease.
Now we know a fish pedicurefish pedicure is absolutely safe,lets desribe what it feels like.Many people say it feels like tickle,a mild pins and needles sensation,all are delighted how soft their skin feels after they have had their fish pedicure.There is only one way to really feel what it is like and that's to have one.All fish pedicure spas will tell you how people come back time and time again due to the effectiveness of the treatment both for softening your feet and treating skinn conditions on the feet.So go on have a try,you'll be glad you did.
