Hot Tubs Are Known For Relaxing – But They Are Also Good For You
Ancient cultures discovered millennia ago that soaking in hot water can benefit the mind, body and spirit. Your doctor may recommend soaking in a soothing, calm Hot Spring Spa. Not only is it a relaxing experience, a Hot Spring Spa can benefit ailments naturally. Soothing your senses after an exhausting day and soaking your muscles to relieve aches and pains are just the beginning of the many benefits your hot tub will offer you.
Hydro Massage
The experience of hydromassage is relaxing and soothing; it’s created by combining massage, heat and buoyancy.
Soaking in a hot tub causes your blood vessels dilate from the heat raising your body temperature, your circulation is increased. Buoyancy reduces 90% of your body weight giving you a relaxing weightless feeling that reduces the tightness and pressure in your joints and muscles.
Jet nozzles from a hot tub offer an “energized” stream of water by combining air and water. While this stream loosens up your tight muscles with its massaging action, it encourages your body to release more endorphins, the natural pain killer of the body.
It Can Help With Arthritis
Some form of arthritis affects many Americans, an estimated 50 million. There are more than 100 types of arthritis; they can often cause loss of joint movement, loss of joint function and inflammation causing stiffness, swelling and pain in joints.
Warm, relaxing water gives relief to many people who suffer from arthritis. Buoyancy, warmth and massage from a hot tub give your joints and muscles relaxation and exercise all in a convenient location, your backyard.
Sleep Better
A cause of insomnia has been traced back to demanding, stressful lifestyles, by researchers. Erratic mood swings, lapses in memory, depression, battered nerves and grogginess are just some of the numerous signs of sleep deprivation.
The scientific journal Sleep states that as your body temperature gets lower your body will gradually guide you into a sound, calm sleep.
With the use of this information they suggest, 90 minutes before going to bed, to soak for 15 min in water that is 103°F. Your body will lower your body temperature with its internal thermostat, allowing for a better sleep.
You can avoid the adverse side effects of other sleeping aids such as, prescription drugs, over-the-counter remedies and alcohol, because a spa will naturally put you to sleep.
It Can Help With Diabetes
The number of people who have diabetes is up to 23.6 million (Type 1 and 2) and growing, many of them don’t know that help could be in the closest hot tub. The New England Journal of Medicine published a study stating that people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus can benefit from soaking in a hot tub.
With the help of consistent exercise and a good diet many people can gain control over this type of diabetes. However there are some diabetics who are unable to participate in much exercise or keep their weight under control.
