Rise in Plasma β-Endorphin and ACTH in Response to Hyperthermia in Sauna

Ježová, Daniela; Vigaŝ, M; Tatár, P.; Jurčovičová, J; Palát, M

doi:10.1055/s-2007-1013648

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“…While noradrenaline concentrations increase after sauna bathing (3,5,6,8,9), adrenaline levels change less consistently (8, 9). Meanwhile, results showing the effects of sauna bathing on the pituitary-adrenocortical axis (secretion of ACTH and cortisol) have also been inconsistent (4,5,8,9,11 …”

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Change in salivary physiological stress markers by spa bathing

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We assessed the stress relief effect of spa bathing by measuring sensitive salivary stress markers, cortisol and chromogranin A (CgA). From 12 healthy males, saliva samples were collected immediately before and after spa bathing, and 30 min after that. Salivary cortisol and CgA levels were determined by ELISA. Salivary cortisol levels decreased after spa bathing. This tendency was more pronounced in individuals with higher levels of stress. The high-stress group showed lower salivary CgA levels after spa bathing, while the low-stress group higher salivary CgA levels in the same condition. These findings suggest that the spa bathing has a moderate affect on the stress relief.Subjectively, spa bathing seems to relieve stress. Bathers usually experience a sense of well-being and relaxation during spa bathing. The stress-relieving effects of spa bathing, however, have not yet been scientifically established and are still anecdotal. Many studies on the physiological effects of sauna bathing have been conducted. Reports show that the secretion of anterior pituitary hormones, growth hormone and prolactin, increases during sauna bathing (5,(8)(9)(10)(11). Effects on the sympathetic-adrenomedullary system have also been established. While noradrenaline concentrations increase after sauna bathing (3,5,6,8,9), adrenaline levels change less consistently (8, 9). Meanwhile, results showing the effects of sauna bathing on the pituitary-adrenocortical axis (secretion of ACTH and cortisol) have also been inconsistent (4,5,8,9,11

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“…Aside from this, iron, lithium, zinc, manganese, and strontium also have chemical actions. The thermal effect includes vasodilation, blood circulation promotion, blood pressure reduction, pain reduction, immune-inhibitory effect, and anti-inflammatory effect 60, 61. The physical effect includes muscle tone reduction, joint mobility increase, and pain intensity reduction 62 .…”

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Inhibitory effects of Taraxacum mongolicum with phreatic water on melanin synthesis

Jang

ahn

2015

Integrative Medicine Research

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BackgroundRecently, people have begun showing heightened interest in skin whitening. Melanin is an important factor that determines skin color. The purpose of this study is to investigate the inhibitory effect of Taraxacum mongolicum (TAM) with phreatic water (PW) from Dogo Hot Springs on melanin synthesis.MethodsWe assessed the inhibitory effects of TAM on melanin synthesis in B16F10 mouse melanoma cells. The mRNA levels of tyrosinase related protein (TRP)-1, TRP-2, tyrosinase, MITF, ERK, and PKA protein were analyzed with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analysis. We also assessed the inhibitory effects of TAM with PW on melanin synthesis in HRM-2 melanin-possessing hairless mice. After UVB irradiation, differences in melanin were analyzed with an image analysis software between the left dorsal skin (untreated part) and the right dorsal skin (treated part). The mRNA levels of TRP-1, TRP-2, and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 were analyzed with real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The dorsal skins were analyzed with histological test by hematoxylin and eosin staining.ResultsTAM inhibited the TRP-1, TRP-2, tyrosinase, MITF mRNA gene expression, and PKA protein expression on the concentration-dependent B16F10 cell. Moreover, TAM increased the ERK mRNA gene expression in the B16F10 cell. After UVB irradiation, TAM with PW increased the differences in melanin between the left dorsal skin (untreated part) and the right dorsal skin (treated part) in HRM-2 mice. TAM with PW inhibited the TRP-1, TRP-2, and MMP-9 mRNA gene expression in HRM-2 mice. TAM with PW decreased the epidermal thickness, around the cell deformation, keratinization, and infiltration in HRM-2 mice.ConclusionThese results indicate that TAM with PW has the inhibitory effect of decreasing the melanin synthesis.

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“…Immersion in water during the first stage of labor may be associated with shorter labor and decreased use of spinal and epidural analgesia and may be offered to healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancies between 37 0/7 weeks and 41 6/7 weeks of gestation. The recommendation of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is that birth occurs on land, not in water (4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10).…”

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“…In addition to providing freedom of movement and comfort to the mother in the water, the water lift increases the effectiveness of contractions by reducing the pressure on the uterus, thus shortening the duration of the action. Keeping the water temperature around the normal body temperature helps the mother by providing endorphin release (5)(6)(7)(8). It also reduces postnatal breastfeeding problems as it provides pain relief for the mother (6,8).…”

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Immersion in Water During Active Labor Decreases Postpartum Hematocrit Fall Following Vaginal Delivery

Buyuk

Kahyaoğlu

Turgut

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Gynecol Obstet Reprod Med

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OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of immersion in water strategy during labor on postpartum bleeding by calculating the postpartum reduction rates of the hematocrit values of the patients.STUDY DESIGN: The study groups consisted of 84 women undergoing vaginal delivery with immersion in water during labor (group 1) and the control group (group 2) of 84 women undergoing normal vaginal delivery. Patients who have received additional medical and surgical interventions for alleviation of postpartum hemorrhage, patients who have undergone an episiotomy and/or perineal trauma were not included in the study. All data were taken from patients who have delivered with spontaneous vaginal delivery. Postpartum hematocrit fall rates of the groups have been compared and the effect of immersion in water on postpartum hemorrhage has been evaluated.RESULTS: The study groups consisted of 84 women undergoing vaginal delivery with immersion in water during labor (Group 1) and the control group (Group 2) of 84 women undergoing vaginal delivery at the hospital. The women in the two groups were matched with respect to age, parity, birth weight and gestational age. The mean age of the women was 29.8±4.8 and 30.5±4.9 respectively. The mean hematocrit difference in the first group was 2.08 ± 1.88 and in the second group was 3.81 ± 1.55. The mean percentage of hematocrit reduction in the first group was 5.71% and in the second group 10.23%.CONCLUSION: Our data showed that mean hematocrit level decreases among women following vaginal delivery more than women who give birth vaginally within immersion in water during labor. The percentage of hematocrit reduction in the water birth group was lower than in the control group. Water birth seems to facilitate uterine contractions more efficiently following vaginal delivery.

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Rise in Plasma β-Endorphin and ACTH in Response to Hyperthermia in Sauna

Cited by 45 publications

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Change in salivary physiological stress markers by spa bathing

Change in salivary physiological stress markers by spa bathing

Inhibitory effects of Taraxacum mongolicum with phreatic water on melanin synthesis

Immersion in Water During Active Labor Decreases Postpartum Hematocrit Fall Following Vaginal Delivery

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