Radenci ( pronounced [ˈɾaːdɛntsi] ; German : Bad Radein ) is a town on the right bank of the Mura River in the Mura Statistical Region of northeastern Slovenia . It is a well-known spa town and was first mentioned in written documents dating back to 1436. After 1833, when a new source of mineral water was discovered, it developed into a popular resort. Since 1994 it has been the seat and the largest settlement of the Municipality of Radenci .
6-414: Radenci was first mentioned in 1436 under the name Radein . In 1833 Karol F. Henn, at the time still a student of medicine, discovered the mineral water there. According to a local legend, strange sounds and bubbling coming from the ground was believed to be the sounds of witches cooking soup deep underground. While passing by the mineral water spring in a carriage on the way to nearby Ljutomer, Henn overheard
12-447: A physician before beginning treatment since several conditions, like heart disease and pregnancy, can result in a serious adverse effect . Scientific studies into the effectiveness of balneotherapy do not show that balneotherapy is effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis . There is also no evidence indicating a more effective type of bath, or that bathing is more effective than exercise, relaxation therapy, or mudpacks. Most of
18-517: A practice known as 'fangotherapy'. "Balneotherapy" is the practice of immersing a subject in mineral water or mineral-laden mud; it is part of the traditional medicine of many cultures and originated in hot springs , cold water springs, or other sources of such water, like the Dead Sea . Balneotherapy may be recommended for various illnesses, including arthritis , skin conditions and fibromyalgia . Balneotherapy should be discussed in advance with
24-611: Is a method of treating diseases by bathing , a traditional medicine technique usually practiced at spas . Since ancient times, humans have used hot springs, public baths and thermal medicine for therapeutic effects. While it is considered distinct from hydrotherapy , there are some overlaps in practice and in underlying principles. Balneotherapy may involve hot or cold water , massage through moving water, relaxation , or stimulation . Many mineral waters at spas are rich in particular minerals such as silica , sulfur , selenium , and radium . Medicinal clays are also widely used,
30-425: The sounds of the bubbling water. He took some samples of the water for analysis and returned to Radenci after 32 years, in 1869, at that time already a renowned doctor and expert in balneology . He bought the property together with the mineral spring, and in 1869 the first mineral water, named "Radeiner Sauerbrunn," flowed from the spring. The same year he bottled the first "Radenska Three Hearts" mineral water, which
36-665: Was later supplied to the emperor's court in Vienna and to the pope's palace in Rome. The mineral water became known for its healing effects, and in 1882 the first guests were welcomed to health resort and the town later developed into a thermal spa health resort. This article about the Municipality of Radenci in Slovenia is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Balneology Balneotherapy ( Latin : balneum "bath")
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