Wellbeing is more than a feeling, it’s a science.
Wellbeing relies on subjective feelings based on moods and emotions, as well conscious judgements of quality of life. It’s a difficult concept to define and hard to measure.
In a bold attempt to remedy this, Therme Group is undertaking a five-year research programme on the philosophy and science of wellbeing with COGITO, the University of Glasgow’s epistemology research group.
‘Dimensions of Wellbeing’ is the first large-scale, interdisciplinary investigation into the nature of wellbeing. It will provide invaluable data on the function of architecture and environment on human wellbeing.
The findings of this in-depth programme will be tested and implemented in Therme facilities worldwide. This creates an opportunity for rigorous practical research into the science of wellbeing, on a scale never previously seen in the scientific community.
At Therme Group, wellbeing is more than a feeling. It’s a science. Therefore, we adhere to a scientific fact-based approach when designing and developing all our facilities, experiences and treatments.
For thousands of years and across the globe, humans have sought out thermal waters for their heat and health-giving properties.
Thermal bathing benefits include: boosts intestinal activity, reduces muscle spasm and cramp, improves joint mobility and range of motion, stimulates circulation, increases respiratory system health.
Dry Sauna as a practice originates in Finland where it remains deeply embedded in local culture. However, different techniques of heat therapy and immersion can be found in cultures across the globe.
Dry sauna benefits include: musculoskeletal wellbeing, enhanced respiratory and skin health, increased mental wellbeing, heart and circulatory system wellness, healthy kidney and endocrine function.
On its own, bathing in thermal and mineral water has a wide range of health benefits. Combing this with strength, cardio and conditioning activities amplifies and extends the positive effects.
Aquatic exercise benefits include: increases supply of oxygen to muscles, helps maintain body weight, improves musculoskeletal health, enhances muscle strength and conditioning, decreases muscle and articular pain.
Depending on the essential oil blend, added benefits to a sauna session can bring benefits to overall health, rejuvenation and multiple body systems.
Dry sauna with aromatherapy benefits include: for overall health, for rejuvenationm for multiple body systems.
Having been practised by humans for thousands of years, the benefits of steam room and hammam can be found in three key areas.
Steam room and hammam benefits include: kidney and endocrine health, improves musculoskeletal health, respiratory health.
Therme Group’s comprehensive range of massage therapies is designed to bring diverse health benefits.
Treats systems associated with a variety of clinical conditions, including pregnancy, labour, burn treatment, postoperative pain juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, migraine headache, multiple sclerosis, spinal injury, autism, attention-deficit, disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes and asthma.
Helps muscles relax more quickly than a standard massage
Relaxing under concentrated infrared light provides multiple health and wellbeing benefits from pain relief to enhancing wound healing.
Infrared therapy health benefits include: improves cardiovascular health, boosts endorphin levels, relieves arthritic knee pain, reduces pain and inflammation, enhances wound healing.
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