Life, 2013 Hot springs have been investigated since the XIX century, but isolation and examination of their thermophilic microbial inhabitants did not start until the 1950s. Many thermophilic microorganisms and their viruses have since been discovered, although the
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Association between hot spring residency and dry eye disease: a crossover gene–environment interaction (GxE) study in Taiwan [PDF]
Human GenomicsBackground/aims The advent of genetic biobanking has powered gene-environment interaction (GxE) studies in various disease contexts. Therefore, we aimed to discover novel GxE effects that address hot spring residency as a risk to inconspicuous disease ...
Hsin-Yu Wu +18 more
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A Hot-Spring Water Improves Inflammatory Conditions in an Injury-Induced Atopic Dermatitis Mouse Model by Regulating Skin Barrier Function [PDF]
BiomedicinesBackground: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin condition in which skin barrier function plays a crucial role. Hot spring water is known for its beneficial effects on skin health.
Yoko Naito +9 more
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Complementary Therapies in MedicineBackground: The scope of hot spring research is continuously growing, with the application of hot spring medicine emerging as a significant trend. However, there is a lack of bibliometric analyses that summarize the current state and trends of the ...
Xiaochen Li +9 more
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The Specific Properties of Phusang Hot Spring Water: Safety and Benefits
Cosmetics, 2022 Phusang warm pond or Phusang hot spring (Thailand) has a temperature of approximately 36–38 °C and may be suitable for bacterial growth. However, data on the microbiota and effectiveness of this water remain obscure.
Sureewan Duangjit +4 more
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Myoban hot spring bathing improves gut microbiota composition and short-chain fatty acid levels: a pilot study [PDF]
Environmental Health and Preventive MedicineBackground: Although many studies have reported the therapeutic effects of hot spring bathing on various diseases, its influence on healthy individuals is not well understood.
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The progress and application of hot spring hydrotherapy in medical fields: A narrative review
Complementary Therapies in MedicineNatural hot spring water has been known for its healing and wellness properties for thousands of years. Hot spring hydrotherapy a form of natural therapy, the medical effects of it mainly involves a comprehensive effect of multiple aspects such as ...
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Determinants of consumption level among target population in Chinese hot spring medical and long-term care integration with rehabilitation services model and value perception analysis based on the importance-performance analysis framework [PDF]
Frontiers in Rehabilitation SciencesObjectiveThis cross-sectional empirical study evaluates the Chinese Hot Spring Medical and Long-term Care Integration with Rehabilitation Services Model (Hot Spring MLR Model).
Xiaochen Li +5 more
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Night-time hot spring bathing is associated with improved blood pressure control: A mobile application and paper questionnaire study. [PDF]
PLoS ONEHot spring bathing practice helps to manage hypertension. However, the details of the relationship between hot spring bathing and hypertension remain unknown.
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Geochemical Characteristics of Three Hot Springs from Western Thailand
Applied Environmental Research, 2020 At present a total of 118 hot springs are distributed throughout Thailand. Several studies with a focus on high-temperature hot springs related to geothermal resources were conducted in the northern and southern part of the country.
Thiwat Rattanawong +3 more
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