Balneotherapy (from Latin: balneum, "bath")'s the treatment of disease by bathing. It may involve hot or cold water, massage through moving water, relaxation or stimulation. Many mineral waters at spas are rich in particular minerals (silica, sulfur, selenium, radium) which can be absorbed through the skin. Medicinal clays are also widely used. Definition and characteristics The term "balneotherapy"'s generally applied to everything relating to spa treatment, including the drinking of waters an… (More on Balneotherapy)