I recently returned from an amazing trip to Mexico City where I visited with a dear friend and her family. There is so much to say about my trip, I will be posting bits and pieces here on the blog as often as possible. One of the highlights of the trip was an excursion to Aguas Thermales (hot springs) of Tlacotlapilco, in the Mexican State of Hidalgo. https://youtu.be/pSOEa95eLak

When my friend Gloria asked me if I would like to go to the hot springs in Hidalgo, I didn’t have to think twice about it. I have been wanting to try bathing in thermal waters for years but never had the chance. And after seeing how my friend was quickly healed from her digestive issues after spending some time in the water, I thought that it might helpful in battling against the blood cancer I was diagnosed with.

The drive to Tlacotlapilco was beautiful, the green mountains and fields of maguey and nopales (prickly pear cactus) abounded everywhere. Hidalgo is such a beautiful state! It was a bit cloudy, but it never rained on us, thank goodness. Just enough cloud cover to make the sky even more beautiful.

So back to the hot springs- we were blessed to have the water pools almost all to ourselves that day. There were three different pools, with varying degrees of heat. My favorite of course was the very hottest ( I love hot baths, showers and infrared saunas!) I got right in, and spent 15 minutes intervals in and out. After that I spent some time at the actual source of water pouring in from a large hose directly from the spring.

I was also able to swim a lot and spend time just floating and relaxing in the water with my dear friends. My friend Gloria and I had a deep conversation about a recurring dream that I have had, when I saw the river that flowed next the to hot springs I realized that it resembled the dream almost identically. Maybe in the future I will write more about that in the book that I hope to write someday soon- At The Feet of Christ.

While there is not an abundance of studies showing a correlation of thermal waters healing illness, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that claiming that because of the mineral content in the fresh water, hot spring bathing may aid in curing digestive disorders, skin disorders, circulation and high blood pressure. Here is a study suggesting that hot spring bathing could reduce systemic blood pressure https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00380-011-0220-7

I really enjoyed the hot springs, and yes I have to say that is was very therapeutic, and I felt really good afterwards. I really needed to drink a lot of water though to make sure I didn’t get dehydrated. I would have liked to take a blood test a few days after being in the water to see if there were any changes in my white blood cells and lymphocyte levels. I definitely recommend trying this if it works for you.

**Of course as in all cases, always check with your medical professional to confirm that entering a hot springs or any kind of balneotherapy treatment is safe for your particular health situation.

And to make my experience even more incredible in Tlacotlapilco, we took advantage of the “cocinas” (kitchens) that were on premises. The food was amazing, keep an eye out for my post coming soon!

Now that I’m back in the states, I will be seeking out some hot springs that are easily accessible from Phoenix. Have you tried out any hot springs? Tell us about your experiences!