Jenna Huld Eysteinsdóttir et al.
December 2013
Healing & thermal therapy
Psoriasis / Eczema
Skin / Allergies
In a six-week study, the University of Iceland investigated the short and long-term effects of a combined treatment of thermal therapy and UVB phototherapy (NB-UVB) on psoriasis.
The sample of 68 subjects with psoriasis was randomly divided into three groups with different treatment plans: bathing three times a week in geothermal seawater with NB-UVB treatment(3T-UVB), intensive daily treatment with geothermal seawaterand NB-UVB therapy (T-UVB) or NB-UVB therapy alone (UVB).
Before, during and after the study, the severity of the disease (PASI score, Lattice System Physician's Global Assessment Score), quality of life and disease progression were assessed.
The data showed that after six weeks, the scores in the 3T-UVB and T-UVB groups improved significantly compared to the UVB group. Geothermal seawater therapy in combination with NB-UVB therapy is therefore more effective in the treatment of psoriasis than NB-UVB therapy alone.
Healing & thermal therapy
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Á Kulisch et al.
May 2014
The study shows that Hévíz thermal water relieves knee osteoarthritis pain, improves joint function & increases quality of life.
Anti-stress
Fango treatment
Healing & thermal therapy
Peat & healing mud
Thalasso treatment
Lolita Rapolienė et al.
May 2015
The study shows that balneotherapy significantly reduces stress and improves general well-being and health.
Healing & thermal therapy
Radon treatment
Respiratory system / Asthma
C. Prandelli et al.
September 2013
The study shows that thermal water containing sulphur inhibits inflammation and has an antioxidant effect on respiratory diseases.