ABSTRACT
The warming effect of natrium-hydrogen carbonate-sulfate springs was evaluated experimentally using rabbits with Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>·NaHCO<sub>3</sub> by means of medical mass spectrometry.<br>No changes were seen on the subcutaneous tissue pO<sub>2</sub> and pCO<sub>2</sub>.<br>Regional subcutaneous tissue perfusion volume was calculated at 22.57±2.08ml/100g/min (SD=4.45, n=20, p<0.05) with Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>·NaHCO<sub>3</sub> bathings which was comparable to that of tap water bathing 20.85±3.56ml/100g/min, (SD=6.71, n=16, p<0.05).<br>Our preliminary data of the following study indicate that the effect of warming with Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>·NaHCO<sub>3</sub> bathings is due possibly to some cellular changes in the connective tissue by mild stimulation of bathing, leading to amelioration of defense mechanism in the body; the study will be reported shortly.