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While Franklin Roosevelt was discovering the power of spring water for treating his illness, American troops in Japan were learning about onsen and ofuro in Japan. When they arrived back to the US in the 1940’s, they brought with them the Japanese bathing culture. This resulted in...

Diabetes affects millions of people and families throughout the world. It occurs when your body cannot produce insulin or use the insulin it makes. Without insulin, blood sugars cannot be properly regulated, which can cause several issues within the...

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After Wilhelm Winternitz legitimized hydrotherapy, more people began to use it as a treatment for their ailments. One such instance of this was Franklin D. Roosevelt and his use of warm spring waters to help ease his symptoms of polio. After hearing stories of a young boy who...

Despite the vast amount of research before him and the development of needle bath showers and other bathing facilities, it was Wilhelm Winternitz who solidified hydrotherapy as a treatment in the medical world. Having established an interest in the research during his time in the Austrian...

The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community”. In recent years, the number of people who are suffering...

October has arrived, and with it has come the changing and falling of leaves. For many people, this time of year represents cosiness and comfort, the perfect evening spent in front of the tv with blankets and a fire. However, the cooler weather doesn’t mean that you must bring your relaxation...

There were many developments in the way people bathed and washed after the beginning of balneotherapy. One such change was the introduction of ribcage or needle bath showers. Unlike previous showers and baths in the home, these contraptions consisted of many taps...

Balneotherapy involved the use of baths that contain thermal mineral water. This mineral water comes from natural springs and should have a temperature of at least 20°C and with a mineral content of at least 1g/L (ScienceDirect). We know that people used thermal springs to bathe in...

Winter is on its way, and now is the perfect opportunity to give your hot tub a deep clean before a busy soaking season! Doing this now will help you get through the next 3-4 months without having to drain and fill your hot tub when you and your family want to hop in and enjoy the perfect...