Sunday, March 31, 2013

New Word:

Balneology
bal-nee-ah-luh-jee

The science of the use of therapeutic baths.



Japan is a country that is in love with the hot-spring.  Going to a hot-spring for a weekend is a past time that is enjoyed year round and by people of all ages.

Inside many of these springs there are detailed charts and graphs that have the exact chemical content of each spring as well as certifications from hot-spring associations.

In times past hot-springs were often sought out for their healing properties so it is no doubt that Japan has been a balneology practitioner since very early times!

So next time you feel guilty about that weekend getaway to your favorite hot-spring, simply tell your boss and coworkers that you have been called away to partake in a balneology conference!  

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