Recently, several measurements have indicated the presence of biologically active organic micropollutants or trace components in different types of waters, including spa and medicinal waters. The wide spectrum and abu...Recently, several measurements have indicated the presence of biologically active organic micropollutants or trace components in different types of waters, including spa and medicinal waters. The wide spectrum and abundance of organic components of spa waters in the Carpathian basin and other European regions has been demonstrated by gas-chromatographic analyses. These components may have main role in the therapeutic and preventive mechanisms. Considering the new analytical data, traditional European classification of spa waters based on the quality and quantity of inorganic ions (salts) should be reevaluated. The association of inorganic components and the therapeutic effects is also necessary to reconsider.展开更多
In human physiology, iodine is primarily noted for its role in thyroid function and less so for its many extrathyroidal functions, particularly those based on its antioxidant properties. As I- it protects against free...In human physiology, iodine is primarily noted for its role in thyroid function and less so for its many extrathyroidal functions, particularly those based on its antioxidant properties. As I- it protects against free radicals and peroxides. This is seen in vitro in decreased depolymerization of hyaluronic acid and increased antioxidant status in human serum, and in vivo in increased antioxidant enzyme activities and decreases of malondialdehyde and peroxides. It could be shown or deduced that balneotherapeutic applications of iodine/iodide have a positive effect on cardiocirculatory diseases, respiratory disorders, some eye diseases (dry eye, cataract, age-related macular degeneration), and other degenerative diseases connected with increased oxidative stress that are also treated by balneotherapy.展开更多
文摘Recently, several measurements have indicated the presence of biologically active organic micropollutants or trace components in different types of waters, including spa and medicinal waters. The wide spectrum and abundance of organic components of spa waters in the Carpathian basin and other European regions has been demonstrated by gas-chromatographic analyses. These components may have main role in the therapeutic and preventive mechanisms. Considering the new analytical data, traditional European classification of spa waters based on the quality and quantity of inorganic ions (salts) should be reevaluated. The association of inorganic components and the therapeutic effects is also necessary to reconsider.
文摘In human physiology, iodine is primarily noted for its role in thyroid function and less so for its many extrathyroidal functions, particularly those based on its antioxidant properties. As I- it protects against free radicals and peroxides. This is seen in vitro in decreased depolymerization of hyaluronic acid and increased antioxidant status in human serum, and in vivo in increased antioxidant enzyme activities and decreases of malondialdehyde and peroxides. It could be shown or deduced that balneotherapeutic applications of iodine/iodide have a positive effect on cardiocirculatory diseases, respiratory disorders, some eye diseases (dry eye, cataract, age-related macular degeneration), and other degenerative diseases connected with increased oxidative stress that are also treated by balneotherapy.