Xiaoling Lv et al.
June 2021
Healing & thermal therapy
Osteoporosis / Bones
The aim of this study under Xiaoling Lv et al. was to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of balneotherapy and/or aqua aerobics on bone metabolism.
A systematic literature searchwas conducted from the beginning of the databases until January 4, 2021. Standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using a fixed-effect model according to the heterogeneity of the studies.
Seven studies with a total of 467 participants were selected. Three studies on balneotherapy were analyzed qualitatively. The results showed that bone resorption was slowed down , with or without simultaneous stimulation of bone formation. A pooled meta-analysis of four studies on aqua aerobics showed significant evidence of a reduction in parathyroid hormone and a significant increase in osteocalcin after aqua aerobics.
Balneotherapy and aqua aerobics had significant effects on bone metabolism by reducing bone resorption and/or promoting bone formation. This study underlines the importance of balneotherapy and aqua aerobics for bone health.
Healing & thermal therapy
Psoriasis / Eczema
Skin / Allergies
Agnes Szenczi et al.
April 2023
The study shows that balneotherapy reduces oxidative stress in psoriasis and improves the condition of the skin.
Fango treatment
Healing & thermal therapy
Peat & healing mud
Ali Osman Bağdatlı et al.
April 2015
The study shows that balneotherapy as an adjunct to education significantly improves the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Healing & thermal therapy
Skin / Allergies
Ehrhardt Proksch et al.
February 2005
The study shows: Magnesium-rich Dead Sea salt solution improves skin hydration, barrier function & inflammation in atopic eczema.