A radon treatment can help relieve a wide variety of physical ailments. During such a healing therapy, the noble gas radon and its decay products are absorbed through mineral water therapies, inhalation or baths, so-called radon baths. Discover our offers for a radon therapy below or read below when and how a radon treatment is applied.
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Discover the world of radon therapy
Radon is a very rare noble gas, which is used in the form of baths, inhalations and mineral water therapies. On this page you will find all the important information about radon treatment: the definition, the origins, the classic treatment areas and how and where you can enjoy a wonderfully healthy vacation with radon treatments.
Definition: What is radon therapy?
Radon therapy, or radon treatment, is a medical treatment that uses naturally produced radon gas in specific amounts to relieve pain and combat fatigue. Radon is a radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. The radon treatment is sometimes referred to as "radium therapy" because radon immediately escapes from radium as it dissolves. In Europe, the use of radon in therapy is part of a centuries-old spa tradition. Treatments take the form of bathing therapies, drinking therapies and inhalations.
The history of radon treatments
Radium was first discovered by chemist Marie Curie in the Czech spa town of Jáchymov, who named it so because of its radioactive properties.
Curie also developed its use in small grains of gold to treat cancer. The gold filters out the alpha and beta rays, leaving only the gamma rays for the cancer cells, which are thus destroyed faster than healthy cells. In addition, it can precisely target specific areas due to its fast decay rate.
Over time, this form of treatment gave rise to the treatment carried out nowadays in clinics and in spa hotels.
Radon has also been used for centuries to treat various ailments. The use of radon for healing purposes dates back to the ancient Romans, who would bathe in radon-rich mineral springs to relieve joint pain and other ailments. In the early 20th century, radon therapy gained popularity in Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic, where it was used to treat rheumatism, arthritis, and more. Today, radon therapy is still used in many spa hotels and clinics around the world to help alleviate pain and promote overall wellness.
These treatments are part of the classic healing therapy with radon water
There are various ways to use radon for medical purposes:
- In radon healing tunnels, patients are exposed to an atmosphere containing radon for approx. one hour. The radon is absorbed through the skin and through breathing in the lungs.
- Radon bathing therapies offer patients the opportunity to bathe in radon-containing water and absorb the radon mainly through the skin.
- In radon air baths or radon vapor baths, patients sit in covered bathtubs where radon gas or radon source vapor is present. They absorb the radon mainly through the skin.
- In radon drinking therapies, patients drink mineral water therapies with high radon concentrations. Radon absorption occurs via the gastrointestinal tract.
Indications and contraindications of radon therapy
Indications
It is believed that intake of a limited amount of radon benefits health by alleviating autoimmune disorders and energizing and strengthening the body. Radon has also been shown to effectively relieve the pain of joint disease in some patients, eliminating the need for them to take medication for months, freeing them from the medical side effects and financial burden.
Some scientists suspect that radon may actually have health benefits due to the hormesis phenomenon. In this regard, low amounts of stress to the body from chemicals, heat, or ionizing radiation, for example, can stimulate the immune system and have a beneficial effect, even though higher doses of the same chemicals or radiation would be harmful. A specific dose of radiation is prescribed depending on the indication.
Typical indications are:
- Arthritis
- Rheumatism
- Degenerative joint diseases (arthrosis)
- Neuralgia, neuritis, Polyneuropathies
- Scleroderma
- Multiple sclerosis
- Chronic consequences of injuries from accidents and sports
- Postoperative symptoms
- Fibromyalgia
- Psoriasis
- Neurodermatitis
Contraindications
A radon treatment is not suitable for pregnant women, children and adolescents as well as in hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism). If you have successfully recovered from a malignant tumor and have undergone chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiotherapy , there must be at least 1 year between the completion of treatment and radon therapy.
Although SpaDreams can provide general advice on this subject, you should always consult your doctor to determine if radon therapy is suitable for your needs. Due to the fact that not all contraindications and side effects of radon therapy may have been researched yet, this very therapy should only be applied if a medical benefit can be expected from it. As a pure wellness therapy, healing therapies with radon are not recommended.
The best radon resort towns in Europe
Jáchymov is located in a valley in the Czech mountains. Here there is a former silver mine and a radon thermal spring.
Located in the Hohe Tauern mountains, the town is known for its belle époque-style hotels, the radon healing tunnels in the mountains and the beautiful waterfall.
Located on the edge of Weissenstädter See not far from the Fichtelgebirge mountains, this Bavarian town has a radon spring and many excellent therapeutic treatments.
The Polish city is located in the middle of the green Iser Mountains. Here, spa patients will find high-quality therapies and a radon spring.
In the midst of the rolling hills of Rhineland-Palatinate this spa town offers wonderful nature and a radon tunnel that has been used for radon therapy for over 100 years.
FAQ - Questions and answers about radon treatments
What is the cost of radon therapy?
You can get offers for a treatment with radon water at SpaDreams from as low as £428.
What are the indications for healing therapies with radon water?
The radon healing therapies are used for several diseases of the musculoskeletal system such as rheumatism and osteoarthritis. Other indications are skin diseases (including neurodermatitis and psoriasis) as well as fibromyalgia and the treatment of accident injuries.
What are the possible risks and side effects of radon treatments?
The benefits and drawbacks of radon therapy are sometimes controversial. The fact is that with the radon healing therapy the same applies as with other medical treatments with ionized radiation (e.g. X-rays): Long-term side effects cannot be completely ruled out, including a minimally higher risk of developing lung cancer. However, radiation exposure is very low in radon healing therapies. In addition, patients are exposed to it only for a very short time. Ultimately, it is a matter of weighing the benefits and risks.
In any case, radon treatments should not be carried out as a "wellness treatment", but only if there is a medical benefit. These types of treatments are typically supervised by trained medical professionals, who specialize in radon therapy. It is also recommended that you consult with your own trusted physician before embarking on this type of therapy, just to be sure it's the right course of action for you.
What are radon treatments?
The typical forms of treatment in radium healing therapies include bathing in radon-containing healing water (radon bathing therapy), drinking radon-containing spring water (radon healing therapies) and inhaling radon-containing air in healing galleries and by means of air baths.