Health Benefits

A Hot Tub Can Be More Than Just Relaxing – It Can Be Good for You Too

Ancient cultures uncovered the many benefits of soaking in hot water many years ago, improving the mind, body and spirit. Just what the doctor ordered, lower your stress and tension by taking a lengthy, relaxing dip in a HotSpring Spa hot tub. Whether you need to ease the pain and tightness in your muscles and joints from a strain or injury, or just gain peace of mind after a hard day, a HotSpring spa will naturally help you feel better.

Experience Hydromassage

Hydrotherapy wraps you up in a soothing, calming experience through the use of heat, buoyancy and massage.

The hot water of a spa causes your blood vessels to dilate as your body temperature rises, increasing the circulation in your body. The Buoyancy of the water will reduce your body weight by about 90%, giving you a weightless feeling that eases the tension in your muscles and joints.

A soothing massage is given to you by the jet nozzles, using air and warm water. The “energized” stream of water loosens your tight muscles and releases endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers.

Benefits for Arthritis

An estimated 50 million Americans are affected by more than 100 different types of arthritis. Inflammation of the joints causing swelling, pain and stiffness, is how most types of arthritis are identified. Movement or joint function loss, in many instances, is the end result.

People affected by arthritis commonly find relief by soaking in the soothing, warm water of a spa. You can soothe and exercise joints and muscles with warmth, massage and buoyancy daily, when you have a hot tub located conveniently in the comfort of your own backyard.

Benefits for a Better Nights Sleep

Sleep researchers state that the cause for insomnia in many patients is their busy, stressful lifestyles. Sleep deprivation has many symptoms including; memory loss, grogginess, depression, worn nerves and mood swings. Before you go to bed unwind and relieve stress by immersing yourself in a hot tub, giving you a more peaceful, deeper sleep.

According to a study in the scientific journal Sleep, you can help ease your body into a soothing and relaxing sleep by decreasing your body temperature.

Therefore, it is suggested to take 15 minutes, an hour and a half before heading off to bed, to immerse yourself in 103F degree water. The body decreases its internal thermostat after being immersed in a hot tub, which allows you to fall asleep easier.

Alternative sleeping aids such as alcohol, over-the-counter medicine and prescription drugs can cause grogginess and other unwanted side effects that many people try to avoid. The use of a spa is a natural remedy that will create relaxation, giving you a deeper sleep.

Benefits for Diabetes

For people who suffer from diabetes (Type 1 or 2), more than 23.6 million people, you may find help in the nearest hot tub. Owning a spa has many advantages, and according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, there are many benefits to relaxing in a hot tub for people who are affected by Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Many times, with this type of diabetes people can control their condition by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Unfortunately, for some diabetics it can be physically impossible to maintain a consistent weight and participate in rigorous activity. You can improve your sleep as well as your overall sense of well being simply by soaking in a hot tub.