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

IF 2.6 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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地中海疗法以及海水和沿海气候对健康的益处的叙述综述。

海洋疗法指的是利用有控制的接触海洋环境及其自然因素来促进健康。本文综述了地中海疗法的循证临床应用。我们进行了一项叙述性的综述，并于2024年9月在PubMed检索了评估丘脑疗法疗效的临床研究。对相关证据进行了总结和批判性分析。共纳入566篇文献，其中16篇符合纳入标准。地中海疗法主要研究其对皮肤病的影响，包括牛皮癣、特应性皮炎和白癜风，以及风湿性疾病，如纤维肌痛和强直性脊柱炎。干预显示疾病严重程度和患者生活质量的显著改善，银屑病和纤维肌痛的治疗是最有力的证据。地中海疗法似乎有利于缓解几种疾病的症状，特别是皮肤和风湿病。然而，需要进一步的研究来量化其效应大小，评估长期收益，评估潜在风险，并确定可能影响治疗结果的因素。

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International Journal of Biometeorology 地学-环境科学

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6.40

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9.40%

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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.