Balneology
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Therapy by various hot or warm baths in natural mineral waters, spas, or "cures". It includes not only bathing in, but also drinking the waters, but it does not include whirlpool baths (HYDROTHERAPY). |
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SPEC: SPEC qualif; -ology on BATHS & mineral springs, spas & "cures"; includes bathing or drinking MINERAL WATERS; balneotherapy goes here unless specifically an indention under BALNEOLOGY; differentiate from HYDROTHERAPY where emphasis is on plain water |
| Also Called: |
Balneotherapy |
Balneology Categories.
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Ammotherapy - Treatment by application of hot sand. |
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Baths - The immersion or washing of the body or any of its parts in water or other medium for cleansing or medical treatment. It includes bathing for personal hygiene as well as for medical purposes with the addition of therapeutic agents, such as alkalines, antiseptics, oil, etc. |
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Mud Therapy - The therapeutic use of mud in packs or baths taking advantage of the absorptive qualities of the mud. It has been used for rheumatism and skin problems. |
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Steam Bath - Therapy of sitting in a hot steamy room followed by a cool bath or shower. |
Balneology Definitions and Terms
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