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    Crenotherapy: A neglected resource for human health now re-emerging on sound scientific concepts

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    Authors
    Vaccarezza, Mauro
    Vitale, M.
    Date
    2010
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Vaccarezza, M. and Vitale, M. 2010. Crenotherapy: A neglected resource for human health now re-emerging on sound scientific concepts. International Journal of Biometeorology. 54 (5): pp. 491-493.
    Source Title
    International Journal of Biometeorology
    DOI
    10.1007/s00484-010-0311-7
    ISSN
    0020-7128
    School
    School of Biomedical Sciences
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/13750
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Recent mechanistic evidence demonstrates that spa-based therapy (or, as we propose, crenotherapy from the Greek word ??e??, spring fountain) is indeed based on solid scientific data. This mini-review highlights the latest insights into the mechanisms of crenotherapy derived from in vitro experiments, studies on animal models, and carefully designed clinical trials. Although more basic and clinical data are still needed, crenotherapy is coming of age as a modern, scientifically sound therapy. As the underlying mechanisms are uncovered, it is becoming possible to choose the most appropriate applications of this centuries-old practice, possibly reducing medical costs, thus explaining the current worldwide renewed interest in crenotherapy. © 2010 ISB.

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