Balneotherapy as a Complementary Intervention for Stress and Cortisol Reduction: Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial
Our study provides robust evidence for the stress-reducing effects of balneotherapy, particularly highlighting the enhanced efficacy of winter interventions. These findings are especially relevant for neurological rehabilitation, where stress reduction and improved autonomic regulation can support neuroplasticity, recovery processes, and overall quality of life. This research offers valuable insights for developing holistic, seasonally optimized strategies to aid stress management and promote neurological health.
Authors
- Lolita Rapolienė (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5089-4095)
- Antonella Fioravanti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7325-5579)
- Aelita Bredelytė (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5782-0937)
- Arvydas Martinkėnas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1759-0433)
- Giedrė Taletavičienė
- Dovydas Rapolis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5343-3326)
Institutions
- Vilnius University (LT)
- Klaipėda University (LT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain Sciences
- Published
- 2025-02-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15020165
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 21.38
Funders
- Klaipedos Universitetas
- Lietuvos Mokslo Taryba