The geothermal waters of Castle Hot Springs flow from deep within the earth and cascade into three pools, each with a slightly varying temperature of approximately 115 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Benefits of Hot Springs
Castle Hot Springs recently teamed up with Medicine Springs, where founder and mineral expert Brandon Price explained the unique characteristics and benefits of the water in this Sonoran Desert oasis. As the hot, geothermic water rises to the surface it carries dissolved minerals with it. “In modern times, when vitamin supplements are routine, in part due to soil depletion and environment factors… the healing minerals in hot springs are a natural way to revive those that soak in the warmth,” Price explains.
There are many powerful benefits of the minerals at Castle Hot Springs.
Lithium (.30 mg/L)
Lithium boosts mood, promotes feelings of calmness, happiness and joy and leaves you with a general sense of wellbeing. Your body naturally contains a small amount of lithium. It is important for brain health and the growth and resiliency of neurons. The lithium in our waters is one of the most unique elements of our hot springs. The amount of Lithium found in our mineral waters is rare and particularly prized for the sense of well-being that they bring in addition to the other mineral benefits.
Magnesium (1.45 mg/L)
Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and calm the nerves – and it’s particularly good for helping support a good night’s rest. It also speeds up muscle recovery, so it’s especially beneficial after a long hike, bike ride or travel.
Bicarbonates (137 mg/L)
Bicarbonates improve circulation, and also help to remove lactic acid from the muscles – lactic acid is what causes soreness, fatigue and even muscle spasms after a tough workout, so bicarbonates are particularly beneficial if you’ve done a long hike or challenged yourself on the Via Ferrata.
Sodium (218.89 mg/L)
Sodium is great for joint aches and arthritis and helps maintain body fluid balance. The sodium in our water binds with sulfur, which means you get all the benefits of sulfur without the sulfur smell, including fantastic benefits for the skin. Sodium sulfates help ease eczema, psoriasis and acne troubles.
Calcium (33.82 mg/L):
Calcium is essential for muscle function and helps strengthen bones. It is essential in regulating many internal organs, such as the heart.
Soaking in hot mineral springs enhances blood circulation and relaxation. Each hot spring has a unique spectrum of healing minerals, many of which can be absorbed through the skin – the body’s largest organ. Some say the best practice is to alternate between soaking in hot or warm water, then to cold and back to hot, several times throughout a stay at the property.