Passive heat therapy for cerebral protection: new ideas of age‐old concepts

Abstract

The roots of heat therapy extend far into history, with the earliest known use of heating as a therapy dating back to Egyptian physicians during the Fifth Century B.C. who harnessed the heat provided by the sun and natural volcanic hot air caverns. Passive heating is a tradition present today in a diverse range of cultures to promote health and well-being. Across the globe, these traditions differ in details and names - sauna or sweat lodge, onsen or hammam, banya or bath, jimjilbang or hot springs - yet share a unified approach: relaxation in a hot environment. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.