As you soak, the various minerals and elements in the water are absorbed through the pores in your skin. The process of healing is enhanced when the pores are opened by increasing water intake before entering the tubs. We recommend that you soak for approximately 10 minutes a session, then cover yourself with a towel to sweat and cool. Fresh water should be taken periodically while in the tubs. While researching the history of the Pagosa Hot Springs it was discovered that the mineral water has often been drunk for full therapeutic effect.
All units are in milligrams per liter unless otherwise noted.
All cells are bathed in sodium containing fluid. Potassium 90 Potassium is needed for proper muscle functions, iron balance, and cell nutrition. Magnesium 25 Magnesium is needed to utilize carbohydrates properly, to make our protein from amino acids, to maintain muscles and hormones. Silica 54 Silicon gives strength to bones, nerves, mucous membrane, hair and nails. Chloride 180 Fluoride 4.3 Calcium fluoride is a constituent of the elastic fibers of the skin, the surface of bones and teeth.