Increased interest in personal and communal wellness, means that developers, architects, designers, and builders are exploring new ways to incorporate evidence-based hydrothermal wellness features, such as saunas and cold plunges, into virtually every residential or commercial project. In celebration of providing educational guidance for these builds for over a decade, the Global Wellness Institute has published the 4th edition of the Guide to Hydrothermal Spa…
Does the Combination of Finnish Sauna Bathing and Other Lifestyle Factors Confer Additional Health Benefits?
A recently published paper from Mayo Clinic, authored by Seto K Kunutsor, MD, PhD and Jari A. Laukkanen, MD, PhD explores sauna bathing and its link to health benefits beyond its use for leisure and relaxation. The paper analyzes observational and interventional studies that suggest that regular or frequent sauna bathing reduces the incidence of vascular and nonvascular diseases, such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, dementia,…
Hydro-Thermal Therapies are Essential for Building Health, Safety and Resilience in the Age of Pandemics
Hydro-Thermal Therapies are Essential for Building Health, Safety and Resilience in the Age of Pandemics Hydro-thermal therapies reduce the risk of chronic disease and boost the immune system’s ability to resist viral infections – An evidence based discussion paper. This position paper has been prepared to express and demonstrate why hydrothermal experiences should play an important active role in this time of global pandemic. It…
COVID-19 Related Studies & Guidelines
Hydrothermal Initiative Resources – COVID-19 Related Studies & Guidelines Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During COVID-19 Design for Leisure: COVID-19: Hygiene and Cleaning Tips for Hydrothermal Areas Dr. Marc Cohen: Turning up the heat on COVID-19: heat as a therapeutic intervention Dornbracht Insights: Strengthen the immune system with water therapy Initiative Whitepaper: Hydromassage in Today’s…
Related Studies/Reports/Published Articles
Hydrothermal Initiative Resources – Related Studies/Reports/Published Articles 2020 – Hydrotherapy proven to be both preventative and therapeutic health treatment By Spa Business 2017 Briefing Paper The briefing paper is a snapshot of this industry sector including valuable information on latest trends, challenges and initiative accomplishments. Global Hydrothermal Forum Session Summary – Global Spa & Wellness Summit 2013 By Don Genders, Design For Leisure
Hydrothermal Initiative Collaboration
Hydrothermal Initiative Collaboration Sauna Science Lab In this Hydrothermal Initiative Collaboration, leading medical researchers, scientists and sauna experts debated the role of sauna in public health and wellness post-COVID-19. Sauna experts Lasse Eriksen and Don Genders, chair of the GWI Hydrothermal Initiative and CEO, Design for Leisure, moderated the call. The lineup of researchers and experts included Mikkel Aaland, documentarist and host of Perfect…
