Experimental study of alleviation of hypertension, diabetes and pain by radon inhalation.

Authors: Yamaoka K (1) , Komoto Y
Affiliations:
(1) Radiation Safety Group Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Tokyo
Source: Physiol Chem Phys Med NMR. 1996;28(1):1-5.
DOI: Not specified Publication date: 1996 E-Publication date: Not specified Availability: abstract Copyright: Not specified
Language: English Countries: Japan Location: Misasa Hot Spring Correspondence address: Not specified

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Article abstract

Indications for treatment at the Misasa Hot Spring, a radon producing radioactive spring, include hypertension, diabetes mellitus and pain. To clarify its mechanisms of action on these conditions, we evaluated dynamic changes in blood components such as vasoactive substances after radon inhalation. Vasodilation, alleviation of diabetic symptoms and morphine-like analgesic effects were observed, suggesting that these changes constitute part of the mechanisms of the radon spring therapy on the above conditions.

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