The Waters Much the same happened in Ukiah. Vichy waters have unique characteristics including internally the relief of stomach acidity, a natural Alka Seltzer, stomach ulcers, gout, rheumatism and arthritis. Externally the Pomos then and Europeans today use it for burns, cuts, abrasions of the skin, sunburn, and locally it was and is renowned as an immediate cure for poison oak. For the fit and firm the baths are simply one of the most relaxing feelings one can experience in water. The carbonation after three or four minutes dramatically dilates the body's capillaries and gives the bather a feeling of warmth and peacefulness.
Tranquility follows and usually the bather begins to float in the bath.
Due to the unique properties of the water the bather's skin is softened in the water and feels like a baby's. Europeans also know that carbonated Vichy Water along with its high and balanced mineral content relieves those with extreme circulatory problems. Diabetics and others stay at Vichy, France, and bathe several times per day with dramatic results.