Climatotherapy
Climatotherapy
Climatotherapy (pronunciation: /ˌklaɪmətoʊˈθɛrəpi/) is a type of medical treatment that involves the use of climate and environmental conditions to treat certain diseases and health conditions.
Etymology
The term "climatotherapy" is derived from the Greek words "klima," meaning climate, and "therapeia," meaning treatment.
Definition
Climatotherapy refers to the therapeutic use of specific climatic characteristics, such as temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and sunlight, to improve health and well-being. It is often used in the treatment of skin diseases, respiratory diseases, and rheumatic diseases.
Types of Climatotherapy
There are several types of climatotherapy, including:
- Heliotherapy: The use of sunlight for therapeutic purposes.
- Thalassotherapy: The use of seawater and marine products for therapeutic purposes.
- Speleotherapy: The use of the climate inside caves for therapeutic purposes.
- Balneotherapy: The use of baths and bathing in thermal or mineral waters for therapeutic purposes.
Related Terms
- Bioclimatology: The study of the effects of climatic conditions on living organisms.
- Hydrotherapy: The use of water in the treatment of disease.
- Phototherapy: The use of light in the treatment of disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Climatotherapy
- Wikipedia's article - Climatotherapy
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