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Balneotherapy and Hydrotherapy
Published in Mehwish Iqbal, Complementary and Alternative Medicinal Approaches for Enhancing Immunity, 2023
Balneotherapy and mineral water of low solute concentration have been demonstrated to make psoriasis better without any other healing modalities. Balneotherapy has mechanical, thermal, immunomodulatory and chemical effects. A thermal hypotonic and oligometallic water, i.e. Comano thermal water, has also been assessed for its efficiency in managing psoriasis (Lee et al., 2014). The chemical constituents of this thermal mineral water, including selenium, magnesium and sulfur, are believed to have favourable outcomes on the skin. Moreover, heat may also exert anti-inflammatory outcomes (Cozzi et al., 1995).
Food Types, Dietary Supplements, and Roles
Published in Chuong Pham-Huy, Bruno Pham Huy, Food and Lifestyle in Health and Disease, 2022
Chuong Pham-Huy, Bruno Pham Huy
Natural alkaline water is water obtained from natural sources such as spring water; natural mineral water that has a pH in alkaline range. These natural waters pass through rocks and soil and picks up various minerals, which generally increase their pH between 7.4 and 9.0, on average 8.2. Naturally-occurring mineral water contains alkalizing compounds, such as calcium, silica, potassium, magnesium, and bicarbonate. Spring water with naturally occurring minerals seems to be the healthiest type of alkaline water source. According to a specialist of nutrition, a good source of alkaline water is spring water, with pH of 8 to 8.5 that naturally becomes alkaline by acquiring minerals as it passes over rocks (64). Therefore, natural alkaline water is generally better than artificial. Different types of natural water are spring water and mineral source water, and their detailed composition and obtention are developed in Chapter 7 of this book.
Thermal Treatments in Postcancer Care
Published in Paloma Tejero, Hernán Pinto, Aesthetic Treatments for the Oncology Patient, 2020
Building on the chemical composition of the fixed residue, thermal water takes its name from the element or group of elements from which it is composed. While determining what kind of ionic composition there is in the water, we have to take into account first the prevalent anion (or anions) and then the cation. When an ion is greater than 20 mEq/L, this gives the water its name. According to prevalent ionic composition, mineral waters are classified as Bicarbonate watersSalt waters or with sodium chlorideSulfurous watersArsenical-ferruginous watersSulfated watersRadioactive waters
Could the region you live in prevent or precipitate kidney stone formation due to mineral intake through tap water? An analysis of nine distribution regions in Flanders
Published in Acta Chirurgica Belgica, 2023
Michaël M. E. L. Henderickx, Simone J. M. Stoots, Joyce Baard, Guido M. Kamphuis
Kidney stones are highly prevalent worldwide. Not only do they have an important morbidity and health impact, they also significantly affect the quality of life of kidney stone patients [1]. Because recurrence rates and cost associated with kidney stone treatment are high, preventive measurements are important. One of the cornerstones of prevention, besides dietary measures, is sufficient fluid intake [2]. The consumption of 2 to 3 L of fluids per day increases urine production and subsequently significantly reduces stone recurrence [3,4]. Drinking water is often seen as the best choice for fluid intake, as it is considered to increase urine production without increasing the minerals related to crystallization. Different studies, however, have shown that the mineral content of water, whether tap or bottled, has a broad range and can be a source of high intake of minerals, which can help prevent or precipitate kidney stone formation [1,2,5–8]. These minerals could have a significant influence on the recurrence of kidney stones. Ionic minerals, such as calcium, magnesium or sodium, are easily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and may consequently be an important source of high mineral intake [9]. Mineral water rich in calcium, for example, could provide up to one-third of the recommended intake in adults [10]. Similarly, magnesium in water is absorbed 30% faster than magnesium in food, thus making tap water an ideal source for this mineral [11].
Chemical characterization and quality assessment of some bottled water brands from the Kohgiluyeh-va-Boyer Ahmad province market, SW Iran
Published in Toxin Reviews, 2019
This article presents the results of a comprehensive study performed in order to do chemical characterization of a number of mineral water brands sold in the Kohgiluyeh-va-Boyer Ahmad Province market, SW Iran, which are widely consumed by people as drinking water. This study was conducted in the context of previous studies to assess the quality of bottled waters in Iran. The ultimate goal was to determine whether the mineral water brands sold in the province have a good drinking quality when are compared with national and international standards and guidelines.
Effects of sulphur-containing mineral water intake on oxidative status and markers for inflammation in healthy subjects
Published in Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry, 2021
Todorka D. Sokrateva, Bogdan H. Roussev, Milka A. Nashar, Yoana D. Kiselova-Kaneva, Galya M. Mihaylova, Miglena N. Todorova, Milena G. Pasheva, Oskan B. Tasinov, Neshe F. Nazifova-Tasinova, Deyana G. Vankova, Desislava P. Ivanova, Maria A. Radanova, Bistra Ts. Galunska, Tatyana I. Vlaykova, Diana G. Ivanova
Based on the presented results, we concluded that sulphur-containing mineral water consumption could improve the oxidative status of the body. This was confirmed by improved plasma antioxidant markers as well as by enhanced expression of genes involved in antioxidant defence and inflammatory response. We suggest that these beneficial effects could be attributed to the high sulphur-containing compounds in Varna mineral waters.