A narrative review of thalassotherapy and the health benefits of seawater and coastal climates.

IF 3 3区地球科学 Q2 BIOPHYSICS International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2024-12-10 DOI:10.1007/s00484-024-02840-0

Michele Antonelli, Davide Donelli

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Abstract

Thalassotherapy refers to the therapeutic use of controlled exposure to marine environments and their natural elements for health promotion. This review aims to summarize evidence-based clinical applications of thalassotherapy. A narrative review was conducted, with PubMed searched in September 2024 for clinical studies evaluating the efficacy of thalassotherapy. Relevant evidence was summarized and critically analyzed. A total of 566 articles were identified, of which 16 studies met the inclusion criteria. Thalassotherapy was primarily studied for its effects on skin disorders, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo, as well as rheumatic conditions like fibromyalgia and ankylosing spondylitis. The intervention showed significant improvements in disease severity and patient quality of life, with the strongest evidence seen in psoriasis and fibromyalgia treatment. Thalassotherapy appears beneficial for symptom relief in several conditions, particularly skin and rheumatic disorders. However, further research is needed to quantify its effect size, evaluate long-term benefits, assess potential risks, and identify factors that may influence treatment outcomes.

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International Journal of Biometeorology 地学-环境科学

CiteScore

6.40

自引率

9.40%

发文量

183

审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： The Journal publishes original research papers, review articles and short communications on studies examining the interactions between living organisms and factors of the natural and artificial atmospheric environment. Living organisms extend from single cell organisms, to plants and animals, including humans. The atmospheric environment includes climate and weather, electromagnetic radiation, and chemical and biological pollutants. The journal embraces basic and applied research and practical aspects such as living conditions, agriculture, forestry, and health. The journal is published for the International Society of Biometeorology, and most membership categories include a subscription to the Journal.