Radon treatment

Radium was first discovered by chemist Marie Curie in the Czech spa town of Jáchymov, who named it so because of its radioactive properties.

Curie also developed its use in small grains of gold to treat cancer. The gold filters out the alpha and beta rays, leaving only the gamma rays for the cancer cells, which are thus destroyed faster than healthy cells. In addition, it can precisely target specific areas due to its fast decay rate.

Over time, this form of treatment gave rise to the treatment carried out nowadays in clinics and in spa hotels.

Radon has also been used for centuries to treat various ailments. The use of radon for healing purposes dates back to the ancient Romans, who would bathe in radon-rich mineral springs to relieve joint pain and other ailments. In the early 20th century, radon therapy gained popularity in Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic, where it was used to treat rheumatism, arthritis, and more. Today, radon therapy is still used in many spa hotels and clinics around the world to help alleviate pain and promote overall wellness.

There are various ways to use radon for medical purposes:

• In radon healing tunnels, patients are exposed to an atmosphere containing radon for approx. one hour. The radon is absorbed through the skin and through breathing in the lungs.
• Radon bathing therapies offer patients the opportunity to bathe in radon-containing water and absorb the radon mainly through the skin.
• In radon air baths or radon vapor baths, patients sit in covered bathtubs where radon gas or radon source vapor is present. They absorb the radon mainly through the skin.
• In radon drinking therapies, patients drink mineral water therapies with high radon concentrations. Radon absorption occurs via the gastrointestinal tract.

Indications

It is believed that intake of a limited amount of radon benefits health by alleviating autoimmune disorders and energizing and strengthening the body. Radon has also been shown to effectively relieve the pain of joint disease in some patients, eliminating the need for them to take medication for months, freeing them from the medical side effects and financial burden.

Some scientists suspect that radon may actually have health benefits due to the hormesis phenomenon. In this regard, low amounts of stress to the body from chemicals, heat, or ionizing radiation, for example, can stimulate the immune system and have a beneficial effect, even though higher doses of the same chemicals or radiation would be harmful. A specific dose of radiation is prescribed depending on the indication.

Typical indications are:

• Arthritis
• Rheumatism
• Degenerative joint diseases (arthrosis)
• Neuralgia, neuritis, Polyneuropathies
• Scleroderma
• Multiple sclerosis
• Chronic consequences of injuries from accidents and sports
• Postoperative symptoms
• Fibromyalgia
• Psoriasis
• Neurodermatitis

Contraindications

A radon treatment is not suitable for pregnant women, children and adolescents as well as in hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism). If you have successfully recovered from a malignant tumor and have undergone chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiotherapy , there must be at least 1 year between the completion of treatment and radon therapy.