Balneology (the short version) is the study of baths and bathing, particularly therapeutic bathing (wikipedia).
You know what I’m thinking?
Career change! :D
The slightly longer version--balneotherapy (from Latin: balneum, "bath") is described as the treatment of disease by bathing, usually practiced at spas. It’s similar to another field of study called hydrotherapy. Balneotherapy may involve the following elements for treatment:
· Hot or cold water
· Massage through moving water
· Relaxation or stimulation
· The use of mineral waters rich in elements such as silica, sulfur, selenium and radium, which are absorbed through the skin
· The use of medicinal clays known as ‘fangotherapy’
Any Balneologists need test subjects? (;
Other bitchin' B_ology words to ponder:
Bolgology: The science of blogging!
Batology:
Now
before you get all excited, no this is not the study
of The Batman, that would be Batmanology, of which I would be an active member. Batology is actually the study of
brambles, the plants in the genus Rubus which
includes blackberries and raspberries.
Cocktail anyone?
:D
I just knew 'Batology' sounded too good to be true :P
ReplyDeleteYeah, you could definitely have a worse job than studying therapeutic baths! :)
I didn't know there was a science to blogging!
ReplyDeleteBalneology would be a good name for a fancy spa tucked away at some resort.
Batology sounds like a great study (Now, I'm getting hungry) Although Batmanology would be kind of fun... maybe a bit wierd ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Elise, thanks for dropping by my A post. Wow, I definitely want to study Balneology! Cheers, Mel
ReplyDeleteI guess Baneology would be the study of incomprehensible accents.
ReplyDeleteWould never have suspected there was a name for the study of baths! I look forward to my next hot bath. Thanks for this! Cheers
ReplyDeleteBalneology sounds like an interesting subject of study.
ReplyDeleteI even practice it every now and then. My mother has a hot tub for a bath. :-D
I know lots of folk who are balneophobic... or would that be hydrophobic? Not sure...
ReplyDeleteAll I know is they DON'T like to bath.
Couldn't blogolology be a better word for the science of blogging? :)
nudder gooder, el ;)
ReplyDeletei'd not mind to be paid about $50K/year [a modest fee] to study 'blarneyology' in ireland :)
As long as I don't actually need a disease first to be a test subject!
ReplyDeleteI love lying around in a bath, spa, bubbles, champagne, ahhhh! I could do this as an occupation, easily!
ReplyDeleteJust pop some fresh blackberries in my mouth while you give me one of those therapeutic baths and I'm good. :P
ReplyDeleteHi Elise .. Balneology is a wonderful word, as is batology, or boglogy (or blogology?) ..
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful .. cheers Hilary
Those therapeutic baths sound amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love "batmanology." Adamn West is definitely someone I would love to study!!!
ReplyDeleteDidn't actually know you could treat disease through bathing! Interesting stuff.
ReplyDeleteAnother great word - makes bathing sound relaxing.
ReplyDeleteHow odd that Batology is about plants?
ReplyDeleteI want to study baths too. Where do I sign up?
Laura Eno – A Shift in Dimensions
Never knew there was a science for blogging, and sounds relaxing, as long as no disease is needed.
ReplyDeleteI'd volunteer to be a bath studies test subject!
ReplyDeleteElise,
ReplyDeleteGreat word. A new one for me. Although I do it almost every night and I didn't now what I was doing. It's epsom salt in the tub for me. A great way to get your magnesium.
Manzanita
Wanna buy a duck
Sign me up for the massage!
ReplyDeleteCareer change indeed. And I LOVE Big Bang Theory.
ReplyDeleteBalneology is my new favorite word.
ReplyDeleteI want a career change too. "Kids, keep it down! Mommy's working!" tee-hee :)
ReplyDeleteI love balneology--I could study really long, hot and leisurely baths forever.
ReplyDeleteI think I could use some therapy like that. Visiting from A-Z Challenge.
ReplyDeleteSo, you're doing an 'ology' theme for your blogfest, eh? Brave gal, but grats to you :) I shall be dipping in once in a while to see how you are progressing through April.
ReplyDeleteLaters, mes ami
I'm all for therapeutic bathing.
ReplyDeleteOh how I love a good bath! Have you ever tried Lush products? They smell like heaven.
ReplyDeleteActually I have some family members who use baths to ease physical symptoms so I guess I'm glad for balneologists.
ReplyDeleteYeah, okay, I did get excited about that whole Batology thing, but if it isn't the study of Batman, I'm out.
ReplyDeleteI'll give Balneology a try though.
Okay, so can my disease be addiction to relaxing baths? Cause that's a thing, right? I love learning new stuff. Great post!
ReplyDeleteKaren
The city of Bath, England would be famous for Balneology. It is just a coincidence that my first 2 posts were about Austen, quite a coincidence that you are all about therapeutic baths today.
ReplyDeleteKatie atBankerchick Scratchings
balneology is a great scienec! i am absolutely in love with thermal waters and salted waters and in romania we have a diversity of places to choose for balnear treatment.
ReplyDeletegreat topic, Elise!
What a great word! Now I want to study bathing too.
ReplyDeleteBatology is a lot more exciting than it sounds. :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha. Now that's putting your thinking cap on. Thanks for the A-Zing at News From Nowhere !
ReplyDeleteHey Elise,
ReplyDeleteAny truth to the rumour that Batman, who originated from "Cape Town"..yes, silly joke attempt, is now called "Bathman"? And no, don't you be um "Robin" my silly jokes!
Interesting word you have submitted, Elise! :)
Your starstruck fan,
Gary :)
You Sir, are good. I tip my hat.
DeleteBathman however is busy robin soap suds all over his . . . well . . . let's just say the caped crusader is fighting grime, but he sends his best. (;
Huh, how interesting. And considering there's an entire city called Bath in England, I'd say balneology is a notable profession. I'll one of those fruit cocktails with mine please. ;)
ReplyDeleteI have found my calling! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for taking the time to comment today! I really appreciate every single one. Sorry I can't reply to everyone individually during the Challenge, but I will make it over to your blogs! :D
ReplyDeleteI love a good soak-- ahhhh give me a glass of wine, bath salts, and an hour of quiet, uninterrupted time and I'm a happy girl. Good word choice today. I found a new title to put after my name!
ReplyDeleteBalneology does sound like a good career choice, indeed! Especially because you'd have to test everything to make sure it works:)
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting theme choice! I like it!!
ReplyDeleteThe study of bathing sounds like it would be a relaxing field to be involved in. :)
ReplyDeleteHow do you get a job doing that??? Happy "B" Day!
ReplyDeleteElise
ReplyDeleteI'm all in...
What a fun way to celebrate the A to Z challenge. I'm sure you are learning alot
Enjoyed your visit
Gr8 to meet you
Great post! Is there a separate word for the study of showers, do you suppose?
ReplyDeleteI need to get a job studying this...would sure help my dog who hates baths :)
ReplyDeleteDamyanti @Daily(w)rite
Co-host, A to Z Challenge 2013
Twitter: @AprilA2Z
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One should always keep abreast of Batology, Elise. The early show was a hoot.
ReplyDeleteSo I was right when I first read balneology. That sounds like a great job, hahaha.
ReplyDelete"fangotherapy" sounds like something out of a vampire novel :) I'm totally going to have to look up the etiology of that one. Great pick on a word--I could easily become a professional balneologist!
ReplyDeleteAnd not the first time "I'm Batman" was quoted on that show. Sheldon said the same thing near the end of the second season's first show. It's always funny.
ReplyDeleteBatology suddeny became boring. I'd rather study about baths. Give me some Batman (not Sheldon's version) any day.
ReplyDeleteTo quote Katniss Everdeen,
ReplyDelete"I VOLUNTEER!"
But really. Therapeutic baths? Count me in (cocktails too)!
I'll be a test subject, as long as there are no creepy crawlers amongst the bath soak!
ReplyDeleteoooh i want to study therapuetic bathing. i can see it now... soaking by candlelight, ignoring the laundry and dishes, and the hubs asks me what the heck i'm doing.... research. :) fun! I'll be back tomorrow - and I'm a new follower. Glad A-Z introduced me to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the education here, a nice long warm soak sounds lovely right now. I'm sure that I will be stopping by again to learn more. P.S. I love your header.
ReplyDeleteThere is study of blogging - who knew. Fun post.
ReplyDeleteRhonda @Laugh-Quotes.com
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