When we immerse ourselves in hot water, we call on the strength of two very powerful elements of nature: fire and water. The healing power of water has been proclaimed for centuries, and it is essential to the survival of all living things. Fire, the element that produces heat and light, is also essential to […]
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Heat + Water = Healing (Naturally)
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Chronic Back Pain? Move to France! Or Give Yourself Spa Therapy
While A New England Journal of Medicine article calls low back pain “one of the most common causes of morbidity and absenteeism in the US,” an article in Spine points out that “the proportion of physician visits for back pain has changed little in the past decade.” Perhaps this is because commonly prescribed treatments such […]
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Hot Water is Ideal for Arthritis
Advice to the 37 million Americans who suffer from some form of arthritis: immerse yourself in hot water in order to find some relief. According to the Arthritis Foundation, warm water is the “ideal environment for relieving pain and stiffness.” The buoyancy of water allows for a gentler workout while the resistance it provides can […]
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Relaxation for Relationships
Skinship is a term I recently learned. Apparently the word originated in Japan, where it is believed that social interactions are more relaxed and intimate when they take place at the public baths. The idea seems to be that this type of nakedness removes certain social barriers and facilitates emotional intimacy. A few days after […]
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For Better Sleep, Take a Tub
According to the National Sleep Foundation, “insomnia is the most common sleep complaint among Americans,” occurring at a higher rate in women and older people. Conditions range from acute to chronic, but in all cases people experience an inability to fall or remain asleep. “Inadequate sleep,” the NSF article goes on to say, “can result […]
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