Medical Spa content: Balneotherapy

The term Balneology refers to the study of the art and science of bathing. Balneotherapy refers to the use of balneology in the treatment of disease. The aim of these treatments are to enhance the immune system, stimulate circulatory process including lymph and blood circulation, accelerate cell activity, dilating tissue and vessels activating the self healing potential naturally.

Balneotherapy is a natural therapy which makes the best use of natural elements, such as hot springs, climatic factors, chronobiological and circadian rhythmic phases and natural herbal substances.
In Japan, the traditional form of balneotherapy is hot water springs water bathing; in Europe, mineral bathing. Both are characterized by repeated immersion of the whole body in hot water, that is stimulating to the body.

For centuries the benefits of therapeutic bathing have been recognized for the ability to relieve pain and improve the general well being of the body and the spirit. In fact, Balneotherapy (the use of baths in the treatment of various maladies) is one of the oldest of medical procedures, well known and widely regarded throughout Europe & Asia, where people have historically flocked to luxury spas for recreation and treatment.

Mineral Submersion Bath Formula combines a heated submersion bath with its special blends of minerals, enzymes, and other natural enriching agents to activate the body's self healing mechanisms. The combination of heat, water and dissolved mineral substances helps increase circulation and relaxation of muscles and tissues. It stimulates the body's natural cycle of recuperation and healing.
In general, the effect of the application of heat is to produce dilation of vessels in the skin, thus promoting better circulation.

This application of heat to the skin produces effects in the deeper portions of the body inducing muscle relaxation, increasing blood supply due to dilation of the vessels and stimulating metabolic activity. The relaxation of muscular tissue results in the relief of pain due to rigidity and spasms in the muscles. Local hot applications or full submersion baths, in which thermal factors necessarily apply, have a soothing, relaxing effect and produce the maximum desired result.