Health Benefits of Hot Tubs and Spas

Hot Tubs and Spas are great for relaxing and also fun for the family or a social get together – but did you also know about all the incredible health benefits of hot water therapy?  A portable plug-and-play hot tub or a hot tub with all the upgrades will provide you with the benefits.

Health organizations have recognized the wide range of curative and restorative benefits that soaking in hot water can provide. We have a short list of health benefits.

LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

Soaking in a hot tub improves blood circulation throughout the body. Blood vessels respond to the warm water by relaxing and dilating. As the circulatory pathways get larger, blood pressure decreases. This allows for a faster flow of oxygenated blood to the smallest capillaries in your extremities.

REDUCED MENTAL STRESS

Soaking in hot water reduces mental stress. Why? Soaking in a hot tub releases Endorphins, which feel good, so you focus on the stimulating sensations on your skin as you feel your muscles relax. Also, when the jets are on and the water is very turbulent, this creates a white noise that crowds out external sounds. If 

Enrich your hot tub soaks by combining Meditation, Breathing Exercises, or Yoga, which can provide even greater stress relief.

INCREASED METABOLISM

Burn calories as you soak in the tub, according to the author of the Hot Tub Diet. Sounds like my kind of diet. The warm water stimulates endocrine glands in the intestines, which speeds up digestion. As the body temperature rises in a spa, the natural response is to cool itself through perspiration and by sending blood to the skin’s surface. Actual calories burned during a hot tub session are not that great, but the effects on the digestion and blood flow stay with you for hours after your time in the spa.

CLEARER SKIN

The moisture and humidity of a hot tub, along with the temperature, really open your pores and allow clogging dirt and oils to release.  It is essential to cleanse after the soaking, or acne can get worse instead of better.  Dermatitis, Psoriasis or Fungal Infections can all be helped with hot water soaking. Add some of our Spa Salts to the water to condition the skin and enhance the benefits of soaking in plant extracts and essential minerals.

DEEPER SLEEP

More profound and faster sleep. Studies show that people who soak in hot water in the evening tend to fall asleep quickly and report feeling more rested than those who go to bed without a hot water soak. The sense of well-being and stimulation of your central nervous system are likely the cause of the easier, more restful sleep. 

MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN RELIEF

The buoyancy in a hot tub creates an environment where muscles and joints can finally relax without having to support the body. Heat relieves the tension in tendons and muscles, allowing them to expand and reduce inflammation. People with Arthritis, Tendonitis, and Fibromyalgia have found tremendous relief from their hot tubs. Back Pain, Knee Pain, Hand Pain, Body Ache – it soothes them all with relaxed muscles and improved blood flow.