How much have you researched this topic? Sounds like you had the same reaction I did when first learning about it. I have a friend that makes a living on testing houses for Radon, so I’m at least somewhat aware of the topic of Radon.
It’s a fact that Radon is everywhere to certain degree. It’s also been proven that long-term exposure to elevated levels of Radon is not good. The key is all the EPA studies have been based on long term exposure, and to my knowledge nothing has been studies in the US about short term exposure.
There are many things in life we are exposed to that are not good for us. The Sun and X-rays are a couple good examples. Too much sun is no good and too little sun is also not good. AS patients periodically have X-ray exams to monitor progression. So if one is willing to expose themselves to X-rays or CAT scans, why wouldn’t one consider Radon?
What gets me is these operations have been in existence for over 50 years and are accepted forms of treatment in Germany, Austria and several other European nations. In many cases, there insurance will pay for these treatments.
There are several mines in the US that have been in operation for 50 years as well that are nearly as sophisticated as the clinical/hospital like settings available in Europe.
A couple compelling questions to ponder:
If they have been doing this for 50 years, wouldn’t there be some evidence or a lawsuit somewhere if these exposures were truly dangerous? If people were dying because of this, you’d think somebody would be saying something by now.
How is it a multimillion dollar operation exist in Bad Gastein? This is not a small abandoned mine in the middle of Montana.
Why is it even though there are so many success stories in Europe, there is not any credible studies being conducted in the USA? Or maybe there are/have and I haven’t found them yet.
Anyhow, I am dead set on giving this a try and I’d love to hear, see, read what other that have experienced. I certainly feel this is a subject worth discussing especially coming from those with firsthand knowledge on this topic.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radon_therapy