The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of heat appli˗ cation on the immune activities of the human body. To exam, further˗ more, the immune effect from the healthy volunteer(male:15, female:15) by monitoring changes of immune substances such as various leukocytes[total white blood cell(WBC), eosinophil, neutrophil, basophil, monocyte, and lymphocyte], a comparative study with warm water immersion(40.8±0.3℃) and infrared(250W) was carried out. The plasma analysis showed that the count of white blood cell, eosinophil, and neutrophil were elevated in warm water immersion- or infrared˗ stimulated group compared with control group. However, the count of basophil was decreased in both warm water immersion- and infrared-stimulated group than control group. Therefore, these results suggest that the thermostimulation improved immune activity.

• Sang Bin Lee(Namseoul University)
• Joo Hyun Park(Sarang Hospital)
• Yong Nam Kim(Nambu University)
• Byoung Hee Lee(Sahmyook University)
• Jung Gyu Yoon(Namseoul University)
• Suk Hee Lee(Changwon College)
• Sung Joong Kim(Kangwon National University)
• Kyoung Tae Yoo(Namseoul University)
• Sung Joong Kim(Kangwon National University)
• Mi Joung Lee(Sydney University)