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The modern-day city of Bath is an area with thermal springs that date back to early centuries. The Iron Age Dubonni ruled the area, and it was previously known as Aquae Sulis. After the Roman conquest of Britannia, they began to build Roman bathhouses...

In 200 B.C., following the influence of Hippocrates, the Roman Empire began constructing public spas and bathhouses. Initially, they were like thermal spas in Greece and used hot springs to supply the water, but this changed as time...

When we feel stress, our physical and mental health is affected. Our mind gets distracted, and our body slows down. With the fast pace of life, it is easy to get lost in the things that cause us stress. Adding the following steps to our day allow us to...

Spring has arrived and with it comes more daylight and less rain. With improved weather and what feels like more hours in the day, it is the perfect time to get outside and ‘carpe diem’. Spending time outdoors has many benefits...

Given the long relationship between Greece and water therapy, it comes as no surprise that the earliest contributor to hydrotherapy as we know it was a Greek philosopher. Hippocrates, born in the 4th century B.C., spent a lot of his life...

About 1,500km from the Greek island of Ikaria, we come to Ancient Egypt where water therapy took on a whole new meaning. The Ancient Egyptians are known throughout history for their high level of cleanliness, so it is no surprise that they were an...

A hot tub is an investment that can last a lifetime. Whether it’s out your backyard to be used every day or in your cabin for weekend getaways, it is important to frequently maintain and care for your tub. Staying on top of water...

How many people can say that they regularly get enough sleep? With the hectic pace of life, it is likely that very few of us get the recommended 8–10 hours a night. Trying to fit in work, home life, socializing, and hobbies means we often sacrifice our time in bed...

Now that we understand the importance of thermal springs in prehistoric times, we can explore how they were used and developed through different stages in history. A prime example of a historic thermal spa that influenced hydrotherapy and hot tubs is found close...

Centuries ago, before history was recorded and shared as it is today, humans and primates sought out naturally hot bodies of water. These bodies of water got their heat from beneath the Earth’s surface. They are commonly known as geothermal springs...