Coming from underground, generally spring water is warm, even hot. When water crosses the underground layers of rocks, dissolve them and come to the surface as mineral water, it’s properties is different from region to region, even from spring to spring; the deeper the layer it comes from, the hotter the water. But the temperature is not necessarily the characteristic of these spring waters – the healing effect comes mostly, from the mineral composition of this springs and the Geothermal energy of this underground water.
Although contemporary medicine has been slow to establish the scientific basis for the benefits of submersion in mineral-rich hot springs water, a long history of use verifies its soothing beneficial effects. It is widely recognized that a tranquil hot springs soak provides relief from the pain of stressed muscles and tired joints.
The complex effects of hot springs minerals on the skins glands and blood vessels is the likely explanation for the numerous subtle benefits that are reported by those in tune with the hot springs way of life.
Though American hot springs resorts cannot promise any medically approved results, they are thriving. The medical community has yet to address this preventive remedy, but the hotel and spa industry has already jumped in, pouring millions into the restoration of 19th and 20th century resorts to their original grandeur while also creating modern service menus.
If you are interested in exploring the healing powers of hot springs around Oregon check out the map I have supplied of where they are located within the state.
For information on a specific hot spring in Oregon or most anywhere else, visit the Oregon Department of Forestry Website.
If you have never visited a natural hot springs here is a video of Bagby Hot Springs near Portland to give you a glimpse into the natural beauty and peace that comes along with the health benefits of soaking in a hot springs.
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