Hot Tubs

By Jodee Redmond

Look to the therapeutic qualities of hot tubs to help you relieve stress and promote relaxation. Water has been prized for its healing power for centuries. You can use this natural element to improve the quality of your life in a safe manner by installing one of these devices at your home.

Health advantages to investing in a hot tub

If you decide to invest in a hot tub, you will reap the following health benefits from using it on a regular basis:

1. Muscle Relaxation. The combination of warm water that is 37-39 degrees Celsius (98-103 degrees Fahrenheit) and the soothing jets provide deep muscle relaxation within a short time of entering the hot tub.
2. Lower Blood Pressure. Blood vessels dilate when in the water, which lowers the amount of work required to pump blood throughout the body. High blood pressure is linked to a number of serious health issues, including heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. If you're proactive in taking steps to combat it naturally by stepping into your hot tub, it is a good decision.
3. Pain Relief from Sore Muscles. Getting into a hot tub can bring relief to sore muscles. Some models have special jets that gently massage the neck, shoulders, and back while you relax and enjoy the water. You can also treat your calves and feet to a relaxing underwater massage to get rid of the day's tensions. The best time to get into the hot tub after a workout is 36-48 hours after you have hit the gym. Treat an immediate injury with ice to reduce swelling.
4. Reduce Insomnia. Getting into your hot tub in the evening can help you relax and wind down for the night. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have referred to insufficient sleep as a "public health epidemic," and you don't want to be one of the estimated 50-70 million adults in the US who has a sleep or wakefulness disorder. Plan to take advantage of the therapeutic qualities of hot tubs so that you feel sleepy at bedtime instead.

There are definite advantages to choosing a hot tub for your home. Choose one and use it often to reap these important benefits. Your quality of life will improve and you will be happier, calmer and more rested as a result. All you need to do is spend some time enjoying the warmth of the water, as people have been doing for centuries before you.