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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...

Hévíz is a town in Hungary that boasts thermal waters which are subject to many stories and legends throughout the years. While myths date back to the beginning of time, the first recordings of the use of the lake are from the 14th century. It is believed that it began to form during the...

Sweat lodges are dome shaped structures that Indigenous peoples use during different purification rites and to promote healthy living. They are heated by steam that is created when water is poured on hot rocks. The purpose of the sweat lodges is to sweat out toxins and negative energy, as these...

Having a fabulous outdoor space to entertain friends and family, to have backyard parties, or to just dine al fresco brings a new level of charm to your home. For many people, the desire is there to have the perfect backyard space – but here’s the problem: you don’t know how to begin designing...

Despite popularity throughout China, Japan, and Turkey between 600 and 800 A.D., the demand for public bathing declined in many places throughout the world after the 6th century. We know this was impacted heavily by the church’s views, and it was the 16th century before...

Turkish Baths, influenced by the Romans and introduced by the Ottoman Empire, were very different to previous bathhouses in their structure and usage. Rather than bathing in the likes of onsens and ofuros, the user would sit in a hot room and rinse themselves with water. These Hammam...

People get injured several ways. Whether it’s playing sports or a fall in the house, there is no way to prevent an accident from happening. What you can do is put into place sufficient preventative measures, so you are as secure and protected as possible. These...

The Snow monkeys showed us that geothermal springs have been used in Japan since prehistoric times. Located in a highly volcanic region, Japan boasts one of the highest numbers of thermal springs in the world...

The Huangshan Mountains are known for four wonders - strangely-shaped pines, grotesque rocks, a sea of clouds, and hot springs. The hot springs, found in various locations throughout the area, were widely popular and brought many benefits to those who used them. Unlike in Europe...

For a number of centuries, we can see how popular bathing was as a form of recreation, health management, and spiritual connection. From prehistoric times to the bathhouses in Baden-Baden, the benefits of public bathing spread until a visit to a bathhouse became...