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STUDIES
Thermal bathing and Moor treatments have played an important role in health and well being for a very long time. The healing power of Moor Mud and Moor waters was already known in antiquity where waters were ascribed to have super-natural or "curative" properties. In ancient Greece and Rome, healing districts, bathing houses, and famous medical schools arose near thermal or mineral springs. In the 1600's (17th century) balneotherapy began to widely used as a treatment against acute maladies, first in France and England, later in Germany. Many famous "Bads" or healing bath centers and spas from this era still operate today. The first chemical analysis of the mineral waters were done at the end of the 18th century. Balneology as a scientific branch developed in the later 19th century where laboratories and institutes arose at the spas, allowing a solid examination of the patients and the use scientific methods to document treatment results and efficacy. The father modern moor balneotherapy and treatments: Otto Stöber at Bad Neydhart, where many treatments were developed and many cases were documented. In recent times, there have been many studies - a few of which we have referenced here for informational purposes only. Something to consider: NOTE: Information on our web site has been gathered from many sources including those in the public domain. The information presented is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. Golden Moor USA suggests that clients and visitors locate a licensed physician in order to discuss their health. Claims about moor therapeutic abilities have not verified by USDA. |