Just add water
Balneotherapy, or taking a bath in mineral-laden mud or water, is an ancient practice. Remains of bathing rooms in the palace of Knossos dating to 1700BC indicate that the Greeks knew the value of a good soak in the tub. The early Egyptians also enjoyed water therapy and Cleopatra is renowned for visiting the Dead Sea to enjoy mud wraps and bathing in the mineral-rich waters. The Romans took it to the next level, building massive public baths from one end of the empire to the other.
In Japan, the onsen has been part of the fabric of social life at both outdoor and
