Water and health: a forgotten connection?

Author: MossGloria A

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Original Abstract of the Article :
There are frequent and doom-laden messages concerning impending water shortages but the consequential negative effects on the availability of waters for healing and the factors underlying the decline in the use of water therapies in some parts of the world are ignored. This article reviews the evide...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913910379192

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Water: A Forgotten Healing Power

Water is a vital element, as essential as the shimmering oasis in the desert. This article delves into the ancient and modern uses of water for healing, a practice often overlooked in our modern world of advanced medicine.

The authors, like historians uncovering forgotten texts, explore the long history of water therapy, highlighting its use in ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Celtic, and Hebrew societies. These societies valued the healing power of water, often combining it with herbal remedies to address a range of ailments.

The article explores different forms of water therapy, including hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, and thalassotherapy, emphasizing their continued relevance today despite a decline in their use in some parts of the world. The authors attribute this decline to factors such as limited research funding and the dominance of allopathic medicine.

Reviving the Healing Power of Water

This article encourages us to rediscover the forgotten healing power of water. From ancient traditions to modern practices, water therapy has a rich history and offers a natural and often overlooked approach to health and well-being.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

The desert of healthcare is vast and diverse. While modern medicine offers remarkable advancements, we must not forget the ancient wisdom of water therapy. This article reminds us to appreciate the healing power of this essential element and to explore its potential for promoting health and well-being.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2010-12-15
  2. Date Revised 2017-02-14
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

21086819

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1177/1757913910379192

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English

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