# Radioactive Cave Cures The Healing Caves of Gastein Offer Dwellers Relaxation and Rejuvenation By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-03-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healing-caves-of-gastein References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/travel/austrias-healing-caves-offer-radioactive-miracle-cure.html) & [gastein](http://www.gastein.com/de/thermen-gesundheit/gasteiner-heilstollen) Praised by thousands as a source of natural healing, the Healing Caves of Gastein have low level radioactive waves that make the area exceedingly warm. The caves emit a radioactive gas that is absorbed through the skin and goes into the body to help promote healing. Used as a treatment for everything from general discomfort to more serious illnesses, the Healing Caves of Gastein are now marketed as a [day spa of sorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotels-resorts-introduces-holistic-healing) where people from all over Europe and the world come to receive healing. The caves are something of a natural phenomenon and are one of the many sources of natural healing on earth that can help rid sufferers of everything from [sore joints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapy-mats) to terminal illness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Healing:** Exploring innovative ways to harness the healing properties of natural resources. - **Alternative Therapy:** Exploring non-traditional healing methods as a supplement or alternative to traditional medicine. - **Wellness Tourism:** Capitalizing on the growing trend of travelers seeking health and wellness experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Investing in research and development of natural healing modalities for medical treatments. - **Spa & Wellness:** Incorporating alternative therapies and natural healing environments into spas and wellness centers. - **Tourism & Hospitality:** Creating experiences and destinations that offer unique health and wellness offerings for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prefabricated Salt Cave Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-cave.md) - [Wellness Destination Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zion-canyon-hot-springs.md) - [Infrared Home Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-sauna.md) - [Healing VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healing-vr-experiences.md) - [Healing Architecture Spa Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inns-of-aurora.md) - [Adaptogenic Facial Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schloss-zermatt-hotel.md) - [Respiratory System Cleansing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-air-therapy.md) - [Cave-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau.md) - [Mineral-Rich Bath Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-therapy.md)