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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.
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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