More Than Just Relaxing – A Hot Tub Can Be Good for You Too
Find out what past cultures knew centuries ago – soaking in hot water can help the body relax, mind and spirit.
Besides offering a peaceful experience, a long, soothing soak in a Hot Spring® spa could be just what the doctor ordered.
Whether it’s to power down from the stress of everyday life or to relieve sore muscles and joints caused by sports or minor strains, a Hot Spring spa can help spa users to feel better — naturally.
The Hydromassage Experience
There are three parts at work in a spa: massage, buoyancy and heat. When combined, they create a hydromassage experience that is both relaxing and soothing.
Raising the body temperature by sitting in hot water encourages the blood vessels to dilate, increasing circulation. You are able to decrease your body weight by approximately 90% due to the buoyancy of water, which in turn lessens pressure on joints and muscles and creates the soothing sensation of weightlessness.
A mix of warm water and air through jet nozzles is what makes up the massage function. This “energized” stream of water relaxes tight muscles and supports the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers.
Arthritis Benefits
It is estimated that 50 million Americans suffer from a form of arthritis. Even though there are more than 100 different types of arthritis, most are diagnosed by inflammation of the joints which causes pain, swelling and stiffness, often resulting in loss of joint movement or function.
People who experience arthritis symptoms often find relief by sitting in the warm, soothing water of a hot tub. A spa can supply the massage, warmth, and buoyancy needed to both loosen up and exercise joints and muscles in the privacy and convenience of a backyard.
Sleep Benefits
Researchers of sleep think that many cases of insomnia can be caused by busy, demanding lifestyles. The outcome of sleep depravity are wide-ranging and may cause battered nerves, grogginess, lapses in memory, depression, and erratic mood swings. Sinking yourself into a hot tub prior to going to bed at night can be beneficial for important stress reduction and relaxation, leading to a deeper and more calming sleep.
According to a study in the scientific journal Sleep, a drop in body temperature can help to ease the body into a peaceful and sound sleep. Therefore they recommend take a 15-minute soak in hot water (103F degrees) about 1 ½ hours before bedtime. This will cause the body’s internal thermostat to decrease the body’s temperature, allowing sleep to set in with ease.
Spa-induced relaxation and sleep is great natural therapy, unlike other sleeping aids such as prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and alcohol, which can cause a person feel cloudy and have other unbeneficial side effects.
Diabetes Benefits
Their are more than 23.6 million people who have diabetes (Type 1 or 2), help may be as close to you as the nearest hot tub. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that relaxing in a hot tub can be beneficial for people affected by Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and sheds light on the benefits of spa ownership.
With this type of diabetes, people can often manage their condition with a consistent exercise routine and a high-quality diet. Unfortunately, some diabetics are physically not capable of enduring difficult activities and keeping a consistent weight. Sitting in a hot tub may contribute to: An increase in overall sense of health and improved sleep
