There are three
factors at work in a spa: heat, buoyancy and massage.
Together, they create a relaxing, soothing experience.
Immersion in hot water
raises the body temperature and causes the blood vessels
to dilate, increasing circulation. The buoyancy of
the water reduces body weight by approximately 90%,
which relieves pressure on joints and muscles and
creates the relaxing sensation of weightlessness.
The massaging action of
a spa is created by sending a mixture of warm
water and air through jet nozzles. This "energized"
stream of water loosens tight muscles and stimulates
the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain
killers.
Of course,
a spa offers much more than just a good hydromassage.
It's also your own private retreat that leaves you
feeling mentally and emotionally refreshed. Fifteen
minutes in the morning can awaken and revive you.
And a soak before bedtime can make it easier to drift
into a deep, restful sleep. A spa is something you'll
want to experience every day.
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Arthritis
One in three
Americans—about 70 million people—has
some form of arthritis. Although there are over 100
different kinds of arthritis, most are characterized
by inflammation of the joints which causes swelling,
pain and stiffness, often resulting in loss of joint
movement or function.
Many people
affected by arthritis seek relief by soaking
in the warm, soothing waters of a spa*. A hot tub
can provide the warmth, massage and buoyancy needed
to both relax and exercise joints and muscles in the
convenience and comfort of your own backyard. Relaxed
muscles create an overall feeling of comfort which
can then make it easier to perform exercises and carry
out daily tasks.
If you know someone
who is affected by the pain and discomfort of arthritis,
a spa may bring the relief they need. A Hot Spring
spa is the ultimate way to soothe stiff, sore muscles
and joints through state-of-the-art hydromassage.
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Hot Tub Therapy Can Help
Diabetics
For the more than 16 million
people who have diabetes, help may be as close
as the nearest hot tub. A recent study by a Colorado
researcher published in the New England Journal of
Medicine brings the benefits of hot tub therapy to
the surface and sheds new light on the advantages
of spa ownership. According to the study, soaking
in a hot tub can be beneficial for people who are
affected with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
With this type of diabetes,
people can often control their condition with regular
exercise and a good diet. Unfortunately, many diabetics
are physically unable to endure rigorous activity
and maintain a steady weight. In a recent study conducted
by Dr. Philip Hooper at the McKee Medical Center in
Colorado, eight people with Type 2 Diabetes were placed
in a hot tub for 30 minutes a day for three consecutive
weeks. The results indicated that patients reported
a 13% reduction in blood sugar levels, improved sleep
and an increase in their overall sense of well being.
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 Sleepless
nights? Soak yourself into a slumber with a Hot Spring®
Spa
Sure, spas help ease muscle
and joint pain. But did you know they can help
you get a good night's sleep as well? According to
a poll by the National
Sleep Foundation, approximately 132 million Americans
suffer from sleep disorders including mild to chronic
insomnia, pauses in breathing and snoring. The poll
found that 48% of women and 38% of men suffer from
insomnia more than one night a week. This number is
on the rise as evidenced by the growing number of
sleep disorder centers across the nation (approximately
3,000 in the U.S. today). According to a sleep therapy
center in Louisville, KY, insomnia is the second most
prevalent reason people go to the doctor (after pain).
Sleep researchers believe
that many cases of insomnia can be traced to
hectic, stressful lifestyles lived by basically healthy
people. The results of sleep deprivation are varied
and may cause battered nerves, grogginess, lapses
in memory, depression, and erratic mood swings.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN LIQUID
TRANQUILITY
So how can you help your body enter a deep sleep?
According to a recent study in the scientific journal
Sleep, a drop in body temperature can help to ease
your body into a deeper, more relaxing sleep. Therefore
it is suggested that you soak in very hot water (103°
F) approximately 90 minutes before bedtime. This causes
the body's internal thermostat to pull your temperature
down, enabling sleep to set in with more ease. An
ideal way to achieve this is to take a 15-minute soak
in a spa. This therapeutic use of warm water is called
hydromassage. The beauty of a spa-induced sleep is
that it is a natural remedy, unlike alternative sleeping
aids such as prescription drugs, over-the-counter
remedies and alcohol—all of which can make you
feel groggy and have other adverse side effects.
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 Healing
Spas help accelerate the natural healing process.
Eases pain, fatigue and soreness due to exercising.
Lowers blood pressure. Relaxes muscles and stimulates
the release of endorphins, the body’s natural
pain killers. Increases blood flow and circulation.
Speeds the elimination of toxins, which are replaced
by oxygen and the body’s natural nutrients.
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 Stress
Affected by stress, the heart works harder, breathing
becomes more rapid and shallow, and digestion slows.
Nearly every process of the body is degraded. Researchers
have estimated that 80% of disease is stress related.
Since we usually can't avoid it, the key to dealing
with stress is relieving it!
A soothing and relaxing soak in a hot tub can help
counteract stress and its effects on the human body.
It is the perfect antidote to a hectic and stressful
lifestyle. The warm water and soothing massage relieves
anxiety and relaxes tense muscles. Helps relieve high
blood pressure, headaches and chronic pain due to
stress.
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