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Amud bath is a therapeuticspa treatment that involves soaking in a bath of warmmud, often in a naturalhot spring or geothermal pool. Mud baths have been used for centuries as a way to promote health and relaxation, and are still popular today in many parts of the world. Mud baths can be found at spas and resorts all over the globe, from California to Italy to Japan.

The mud used in mud baths is usually a combination of natural mineral-richclay and water, which is heated to a comfortable temperature. The mud is then applied to the body, and the person is left to soak in the mud for a period of time, typically around 15-20 minutes.

The benefits of mud baths are allegedly numerous. The heat of the mud helps to increaseblood flow and stimulate theimmune system, while the minerals in the mud are believed to have a range of healing properties. Mud baths are also said to helpdetoxify the body, ease muscle pain and tension, and promote healthy skin.^[1]

A 2021systematic review of studies which investigated the effect of mud baths onosteoarthritis concluded that mud baththerapy "cannot substitute for conventional therapy" but can be used in addition to it as "treatment with mud-bath therapy may relieve pain, stiffness and improve functional status in patients".^[2]

In addition to the physical benefits, mud baths are also believed to have a relaxing^[1] and rejuvenating effect on the mind. Many people find that the warm, soothing sensation of the mud helps toreduce stress and promote a sense of well-being.^[3]

Mud baths come from many sources:^[4]

• Lakes (e.g.,Lake Techirghiol inRomania andKäina Bay inEstonia)
• Saltwatersea (e.g.,Dead Sea inJordan,^[5]Israel andPalestine)
• Hot springs (e.g.,Calistoga, Napa Valley, California)
• Mud volcano (e.g.,Tiga Island, Malaysia,^[6]El Totumo, Colombia,^[7]Gurjaani, Georgia^[8]

The practice of mud baths gained renewed popular attention through theUSA Network television seriesSuits (2011-2019), where the characterLouis Litt, portrayed byRick Hoffman, is frequently shown as an enthusiastic proponent of mud baths. Throughout the series, Litt's appreciation for mud treatments at exclusive spas becomes a recurring character trait, often serving as both a source of humor and a reflection of his personality's focus on luxury self-care.^{[citation needed]}

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Gerhard, Wm. Paul,Modern Baths and Bath Houses, John Wiley and Son Publishers, New York, Chapman and Hall Publishers, London. 1908

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