balneotherapy
Balneology is the scientific study of the therapeutic benefits of naturally occurring mineral waters.
Doctors have come to recognise the value of prescribing bathing in mineral waters as part of a preventative approach to illness, as well as to reduce fluid retention, chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries and stress.
The practice of balneotherapy involves immersing the body in water - like geothermal hot springs - for therapeutic purposes. The key benefits can be attributed to various factors including the temperature of the water, the minerals and trace elements, as well as buoyancy, taking pressure off joints and muscles relieving points of tension in the body.