Properties and Benefits of Hot Springs

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Hot Springs Health Benefits:

Mineral & Water Adsorption - Toxic Waste / Metabolic By-Product Elimination.

The movement of minerals into the body as the result of mineral water therapy is dependent upon:
1. The fat/water solubility due to the structure of the skin membrane. The movement of water into and out of the body during mineral water therapy is dependent upon:
The osmolality of the bath and the fluid condition of the individual.
Depending upon the osmolality of the bath, water is either adsorbed into the body or pulled from the body. Although we do not have a tonicity report to classify the Baldi Hot Springs as hypotonic, isotonic or hypertonic, we believe that the Baldi Hot Springs water provide a slightly hyperosmal bath; water is pulled from the body.
Mineral adsorption via hot springs soaking is extremely small, and the amount adsorbed into the body is concentration dependent and varies depending on the mineral and its chemical form. Even so, medical balneo-therapists have noted that even minute amounts of therapeutic minerals adsorbed into the body via the skin have a significant therapeutic value.
The ion exchange capacity of hot springs mineral waters also influences mineral and water adsorption, and is defined by the ionic dissociation of the minerals in the water. A higher free ion content equates to a greater ion exchange capacity.
In short, the osmotic qualities, the mineral concentration, the PH level, and the mineral form effect the transdermal carrier effects of any mineral waters, as well as the fluid conditions of the individual soaking.

Hot Springs Therapy: Mineral Content:

European balneologists have extensively studied the therapeutic value of mineral waters. Mineral springs with different mineral content are often recommended above others for various therapeutic uses.
In addition to the value of the trace minerals found in most hot springs, and the stimulating benefits of highly mineralized waters, balneo-therapists generally agree on the following observations:

Bicarbonate

In Spain, a bicarbonate water is classified as such if the water contains more than 250 PPM of free carbon gas. However, springs that contain bicarbonate gasses ( sodium bicarbonate, calcium bicarbonate, carbon dioxide, etc. ) may also be utilized for the observed benefits commonly associated with bicarbonate hot springs.
Bathing in bicarbonate water, the balneologists believe, assists opening peripheral blood vessels and helps to improve circulation to the body's extremities.
European balneo-therapists also utilize bicarbonate waters for bathing to address hypertension and mild atherosclerosis. For these conditions, tepid to warm baths are utilized ( 86 - 100° F ).
Some researchers believe that bicarbonate baths also assist cardiovascular disease and nervous system imbalances.

Sulfur and Sulfates

Hot Springs rich in Sulfur, in France, Spain, and Japan, are used to address a wide variety of conditions, including skin infections, respiratory problems, and skin inflammations.
Hot springs rich in sulfates ( i.e. sulfur compounds ) have a far reduced "sulfur" effect as compared to Sulfur-rich springs. Such waters are often prescribed internally for liver and gastrointestinal conditions, as well as for some respiratory conditions with inhalation therapy, in European spas.
How do the Baldi Hot Springs Rate?
The Baldi Hot springs contain average 179 PPM sulfates content.

Chlorides

Saline hot springs are rich in sodium chloride. Mineral springs naturally rich in chlorides, in amounts between .5 - 3%, are considered by some researchers to be beneficial for rheumatic conditions, arthritis, central nervous system conditions, posttraumatic and postoperative disorders, as well as orthopedic and gynecological disease.

How do the Baldi Hot Springs Rate?

The Baldi Hot springs contain 433 PPM chloride content.

Other Mineral Research:

• Benefits of Arsenic - While arsenic in larger doses is toxic in the human body, minute amounts may assist the body with plasma and tissue growth. Foot bathing in mineral waters with a high content of arsenic is used to address fungal conditions of the feet.
• Benefits Boron - Boron builds muscle mass, increases brain activity and strengthens bones.
• Benefits of Magnesium - Magnesium converts blood sugar to energy and promotes healthy skin.
• Benefits of Potassium - Potassium assists in the normalization of heart rhythms, assists in reducing high blood pressure, helps to eliminate body toxins and promotes healthy skin.
• Benefits of Sodium - Sodium and natural salts assist with the alleviation of arthritic symptoms, and may stimulate the body's lymphatic system when used in baths.

Alkaline water that is high in calcium, magnesium, and potassium may assist the body in cleansing through the skin.

What do the medical balneologists have to say about the temperature of mineral water for therapy?
It is believed among some circles that warm spring soaking is more beneficial ( 99 - 101° F ) than thermal therapy. This is not necessarily supported by independent research and medical scientific analysis.

European medical doctors have conducted research into thermal therapy, and have found that:

• Hydrostatic pressure in the body is increased
• This results in increased blood circulation and cell oxygenation
• The elimination systems of the body are thus stimulated, improving the body's capacity to detoxify
• The body's metabolism is stimulated
• This results in improved digestion
• 3 to 4 weeks of regular thermal bathing can assist in the normalization of endocrine glands and assist the automatic nervous system

Many of the stimulating benefits of hot springs water are temperature dependent. Balneologists have found that hot springs soaking temporarily relieves chronic pain directly associated with inflammation, even in cases where inflammation has not been reduced. This effect is heavily reliant upon the temperature of the waters.

Not everyone should utilize high-temperature hot springs for therapeutic use. The state of one's metabolism and the presence of medical conditions is the determining factor when considering the most safe and healthy water temperature to bath in.

Contradications to Hot Water Natural Mineral Springs Therapy:

• Conditions involving high fevers
• Extreme Hypertension
• Malignant tumors and cancerous conditions ( internal )
• Liver, kidney, or circulation disorders
• Conditions presenting the risk of hemorrhaging
• Anemic Conditions
• Pregnancy
• Congestive heart failure, recent stroke, or recent heart attack
• Bathing under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The existence of these or other metabolic conditions does not necessarily mean that there would be no benefit derived from utilizing mineral waters. It does mean, however, that there is a risk associated that may out way any benefit to utilizing hot waters. In such situations, individuals should consult with a medical doctor before bathing or consult with a medical balneologist.

What Makes a Mineral Hot Spring a Mineral Hot Spring?
In the United States, there are no real standards to classify the properties of hot springs. However, in Europe and Japan, there are general standards that are widely accepted by balneologists.

The Hot Springs Source:
There are two primary classifications of hot springs:

• Filtration Hot Springs
• A filtration hot spring is a geothermally heated mineral water that is initially fed by rain water that seeps into the Earth through faults and fractures. As it travels into the Earth, it becomes subject to increased energy from natural geothermal heat, and is exposed to gases and an often wide variety of minerals from rock and mineral deposits. The water adsorbs the minerals via leaching, is heated by the geothermal heat source, and then returns to the Earth's surface.
• Primary Hot Springs
• A primary hot spring is a geothermally heated mineral water, where direct volcanic activity plays a far greater role in the process of the hot springs formation. One of the fundamental physical distinctions between a filtration spring and a primary spring is the mineral and gas content of the water, such as radon and bromide. Primary hot springs are often "powered" by magma chambers which exist miles under the Earth's surface, as well as in volcanically active regions.

What is the Classification of the Baldi Hot Springs?
The Baldi Hot Springs are filtration hot springs. According to native traditions, the Baldi hot springs would be considered a Primary Water source, embodied with the living power of Mother Earth.

The Hot Springs Temperature: Cool, Warm, or Hot?
Balneologists generally accept the following classification of mineral springs:

• Cold Springs - temperatures below 77° F ( 25° C )
• Tepid Springs - temperatures ranging from 77 - 93° F ( 25°-34° C )
• Warm Springs - temperatures ranging from 93 F - 108° F ( 34° - 42° C )
• Hot Springs - temperatures above 108° ( 42° C )

What is the Classification of the Baldi Hot Springs?

The Baldi Hot Mineral Springs are classified as Hot Springs.
While the temperature of the water fluctuates between different sources, the water temperature usually measures between 32-67° C.
The temperature of the water for spas is regulated at no hotter than 104° F. In order to experience the full therapeutic benefit of the "hot springs" classification, a single use or special use tub must be utilized.

The Hot Springs Mineral Content:
The legal classification of a mineral spring varies in different parts of the world. Generally speaking:
A mineral spring contains greater than 1000 mg/l ( PPM ) of naturally dissolved solids.

The Hot Springs PH Level:
Waters may be classified as acidic, basic, or neutral, according to the balance of hydrogen in the water.
Acidic waters are waters that measure below 7.0 on the PH scale.
Neutral waters are waters that measure 7.0 on the PH scale.
Basic/Alkaline waters are waters that measure above 7.0 on the PH scale.

What is the Classification of the Baldi Hot Springs?
The Baldi Hot Springs are low sulfur, high sulfate, with a ph level between 6.4 - 6.6. The alkalinity is primarily the result of the potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium.