Humans have been bathing in hot springs for centuries to treat a variety of health concerns, ranging from skin conditions to mental health. According to Marcus Coplin, ND, a primary care naturopathic ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored how bathing in Japanese hot springs affects the gut microbiota of healthy individuals. Their results provide ...

Researchers at Kyushu University have demonstrated that yogurt intake increases the diversity of gut microbiota and alters its composition. Furthermore, bathing in chloride hot springs after yogurt ...

For centuries, thermal waters have been celebrated for their therapeutic, social and spiritual benefits. Today’s health-conscious travelers – which make up a sizable portion of the travel market – are ...

As autumn’s chill creeps into the Pacific Northwest, there’s no better time to sink into Oregon’s natural hot springs. On a recent episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, hosts Jamie Hale and Chiara ...