Hydrothermal Initiative Resources
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 was written by Professor Marc Cohen in collaboration dwith members of the Global Wellness Institute Hydrothermal Initiative and members of the Hot Springs Initiative. Professor Marc Cohen is one of the founding members of the Hot Springs Initiative. Thank you Marc and all contributors including the authors of the many reference papers.
We encourage discussion, comments and correspondence on this topic and ask that you direct your thoughts to Professor Cohen at [email protected]
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 “No-Touch” Normal: Opportunities & Benefits
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
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 Sweat, an upcoming Netflix series; Hans Hägglund, MD, PhD, a medical doctor and professor known as the “Sauna Doctor” in Sweden, Professor Marc Cohen, author of a paper on the benefits of heat in fighting a virus; and Sven Erik Bucht, Sweden’s first Sauna Minister.
The Guide to Hydrothermal Spa & Wellness Development Standards
Created to provide design and building guidelines for hydrothermal areas (also known as “wet areas”) in spas and private residences. Hydrothermal bathing (including saunas, hamams, steam rooms, hydrotherapy pools, etc.), with its benefits of cleansing, detoxifying and improving the immune system, dates back thousands of years and is one of the most ancient spa practices.
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