carbonic acid exposure triggers circulation changes similar to those seen during physical exercise
CO₂ bath therapy elicits the same physiological responses as physical exercise therapy — including active changes in cutaneous blood flow and muscle blood flow — making it suitable for patients incapable of sufficient muscle activity due to aging or musculoskeletal disease.
What this means for you
For anyone whose mobility is limited — whether from age, joint issues, or recovery — this is a meaningful finding. The same boost in blood flow to skin and muscle that exercise produces can occur without the physical effort. More circulation means more oxygen delivery, better tissue nourishment, and the kind of warmth and looseness most people associate with a good workout.
The published research
CO2 Balneotherapy for Arterial Occlusion Diseases*:
· 1985
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