The effect of balneotherapy on C-reactive protein, serum cholesterol, triglyceride, total antioxidant status and HSP-60 levels

Oláh, Mihály; Koncz, Ágnes; Fehér, Judit; Kálmánczhey, Judit; Oláh, Csaba; Balogh, Sándor; Nagy, György; Bender, Tamás

doi:10.1007/s00484-009-0276-6

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“…During the last decades a lot of attention was paid to the exploration of balneotherapy impact mechanisms, developed theoretical formulas and models the flow of minerals through the skin, carrying trials in vitro and in vivo for materials acsess roads and metabolism to determine their safety and efficacy (14)(15)(16). The combined effects of balneotherapy results in a beneficial impact which has been observed in rheumatic diseases, depression, psoriasis, chronic/allergic rhinosinusitis, blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (17).…”

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The Balneotherapy Links With Seafarers Health in Randomized Clinical Trial

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SummaryStudy objective: to evaluate the impact of new origin high salinity geothermal water for reinforcing the comprehensive health of seamen and explore the safety profile of water. Methods. 180 seamen were randomized into three groups: geothermal (65) which has got 108 g/l salinity geothermal water bath for 2 weeks daily five times a week, music group (50) which has received music therapy at home, 65 participants have got no treatment. Outcomes measures: systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart and breathing rate, skin temperature, fingertip-floor distance, joint mobility failures, mood scale, VAS pain scale, 5-point Likert's well-being scale and cognitive failures questionnaire (CFQ). Safety was assessed for effects on the cardiopulmonary system and the side effects. The statistical analysis of the data was performed by using the SPSS21 software package. Results: after the 2 weeks in geothermal group reduced blood pressure, heart and breathing rate (p<0.001); pain (p<0.001), skin temperature (p<0.05), improved spine (p <0.05) and joint mobility (p <0.001), general well-being (p<0.001), mood (p<0.001) and cognitive functions (p=0.001) were observed. In the music therapy group reduced breathing rate (p<0.01), pain (p<0.05) and improved general well-being (p<0.01) were observed. Adverse events were rare in both groups. No significant changes were observed in the control group. Conclusions: the balneotherapy using very high salinity geothermal waters has multiple health-enhancing effects and is safe for seamen.

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The Balneotherapy Links With Seafarers Health in Randomized Clinical Trial

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“…La OMS es el organismo dependiente de la Organización de la Naciones Unidas que tiene a su cargo el estudio epidemiológico, planificaciones sanitarias y evaluaciones terapéuticas de grandes núcleos de población en todo el mundo, en especial de los países en desarrollo. El consejo ejecutivo de la OMS ha decidido establecer relaciones oficiales con la Federación y ha admitido oficialmente el tratamiento hidrotermomineral válido como tal y coadyuvante de múltiples afecciones (Rodríguez, 2000;Bender et al, 2005;Fernández-González et al, 2010Gutenbrunner et al, 2010;Oláh et al, 2010;Fioravanti et al, 2011, entre muchos otros).…”

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Historia del descubrimiento y aprovechamiento de las fuentes termales en Costa Rica

Alvarado

Vargas

2017

Rev. Geol. Amér. Central

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ABSTRACT:The present work present a chronological account of the discovery, research, and recreational use of the hot and mineral springs of Costa Rica. The descriptions of the investigations carried out have been divided into five periods with a first period called pre-Columbian stage, conquest and Colony until 1755. The second period is defined from 1755 to1854, where the first formal descriptions are presented. The third period includes the first scientific investigations made by European scientists (1855 -1873). The fourth period refers to a reduction in the number of researches (1874 -1954) and the fifth, and last period includes modern research for recreational purposes and applied engineering (1955 -present). The main use of the geothermal energy is for electricity generation, and the mineral and hot springs has been use for tourism, in particular areas associated with volcanic terrains and faults; however, for therapeutic and medicinal use it is still very limited. Keywords: Hot spring, mineral springs, history, discovery, exploitation, use, Costa Rica. RESUMEN:Se presenta un recuento cronológico del descubrimiento, de las investigaciones, y del aprovechamiento con fines recreativos de las fuentes termales de Costa Rica. La descripción de las investigaciones realizadas se ha dividido en cinco períodos con un primer período denominado etapa precolombina, conquista y colonia hasta 1755. El segundo período considerado desde 1755 hasta 1854 donde se presentan las primeras descripciones formales. El tercer período considerando que incluye las primeras investigaciones científicas a cargo de científicos europeos (1855 a 1873). El cuarto período se refiere a una reducción en el ímpetu de las investigaciones (1874 hasta 1954) y el quinto período que incluye las investigaciones modernas con fines comerciales y aplicados a la ingeniería (1955 -presente). El principal aprovechamiento ha sido la extracción de la energía geotérmica para la generación de energía eléctrica, y el uso de las fuentes termales con fines turísticos en zonas particulares asociadas con aparatos volcánicos; sin embargo, para el uso terapéutico y medicinal es aún muy limitado.

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“…Recently Oláh et al (Oláh et al, 2010) explored changes in several cardiovascular risk factors in a group of patients suffering from degenerative musculoskeletal disorders subjected to a cycle of balneotherapy. For the first one, the Authors showed a statistically significant and lasting (3 months after the cycle of balneotherapy) decrease in serum levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in patients treated with mineral thermal baths.…”

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New evidence on mechanisms of action of spa therapy in rheumatic diseases

Tenti¹,

Fioravanti²,

Guidelli³

et al. 2014

TANG [HUMANITAS MEDICINE]

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Spa represents a treatment widely used in many rheumatic diseases (RD). The mechanisms by which immersion in mineral or thermal water ameliorates RD are not fully understood. The net benefit is probably the result of a combination of factors, among which the mechanical, thermal and chemical effects are most prominent. Buoyancy, immersion, resistance and temperature play important roles. According to the gate theory, pain relief may be due to the pressure and temperature of the water on skin; heat may reduce muscle spasm and increase the pain threshold. Mud-bath therapy increases plasma β-endorphin levels and secretion of corticotrophin, cortisol, growth hormone and prolactin. It has recently been demonstrated that thermal mud-bath therapy induces a reduction in circulating levels of prostaglandin E2, leukotriene B4, interleukin-1β and tumour necrosis factor-α, important mediators of inflammation and pain. Furthermore, balneotherapy has been found to cause an increase in insulin-like growth factor-1, which stimulates cartilage metabolism, and transforming growth factor-β. Beneficial anti-inflammatory and anti-degenerative effects of mineral water were confirmed in chondrocytes cultures, too. Various studies in vitro and in humans have highlighted the positive action of mud-packs and thermal baths, especially sulphurous ones, on the oxidant/antioxidant system. Overall, thermal stress has an immunosuppressive effect. Many other non-specific factors may also contribute to the beneficial effects observed after spa therapy in some RD, including effects on cardiovascular risk factors (e.g. adipokines) and changes in the environment, pleasant surroundings and the absence of work duties.

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The effect of balneotherapy on C-reactive protein, serum cholesterol, triglyceride, total antioxidant status and HSP-60 levels

Cited by 32 publications

References 21 publications

The Balneotherapy Links With Seafarers Health in Randomized Clinical Trial

The Balneotherapy Links With Seafarers Health in Randomized Clinical Trial

Historia del descubrimiento y aprovechamiento de las fuentes termales en Costa Rica

New evidence on mechanisms of action of spa therapy in rheumatic diseases

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