Benefits of Owning a Spa

More Than Just Relaxing...

A Spa Can Be Good for You!

Since the ancient Greeks, people have found natural healing powers in bubbling pools of hot water. The Romans, Greeks, Japanese, and other cultures have realized its many benefits to both mind and body. The heat, buoyancy, and massage found in the warm, soothing waters of a spa create an experience that is both relaxing and rejuvenating.

Whether it's to unwind from the complexities of ordinary life or to soothe sore muscles and joints caused by sports or minor strains, here's how hydro massage can make you feel better - naturally

Relaxation and Stress Reduction

Stress has an adverse effect on health - 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 nearly 80% of disease is stress-related.

Relaxing in a spa stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural "feel good" chemical, giving you a sense of well-being and rejuvenation.
Warm water and soothing massage relieve anxiety and relax tense muscles.
A spa provides a sanctuary for quiet moments alone or to reconnect with family and friends.

A Better Night's Sleep

According to a study in the scientific journal Sleep, a drop in body temperature can help ease your body into a deeper, more relaxing sleep.

Relaxing in hot water for 10 minutes approximately 90 minutes before bedtime causes the body's internal thermostat to pull your temperature down, enabling you to drift into a deeper, more relaxing sleep.
Hydro massage is a natural remedy, unlike prescription and over-the-counter drugs and alcohol, all of which make you feel groggy and have other adverse side effects.

Soothes Aches and Pains

Many physicians and physical therapists recognize the value of a spa as an ideal environment for rehabilitation therapy.

Eases muscle pain, fatigue, stiffness, and soreness due to sports activity or exercising.
Raises body temperature and causes blood vessels to dilate, resulting in increased circulation and blood flow, accelerating the body's natural healing process.
Speeds elimination of lactic acids and other toxins, which are replaced by oxygen.
Relaxes muscles and stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain-killers.
Helps increase flexibility and range of motion, which can help prevent exercise-related injuries.
Ideal environment for stretching which can help stimulate the production of lubricants between connective tissue fibers.

Arthritis Relief

The Arthritis Foundation recognizes the benefits of hydro massage and warm water exercise to help relieve arthritis pain. A spa 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. A morning soak in a spa can provide temporary relief from arthritis pain and help you feel better throughout the day. Soaking in a spa:

Reduces body weight by approximately 90%, relieving pressure on joints and muscles and making it a safe and gentle environment for warm water exercise.
Increases circulation and helps move inflammatory substances away from the joints.
Allows muscles to become relaxed, which creates an overall feeling of comfort and makes it easier to carry out daily tasks.
Raises the body's temperature and causes blood vessels to dilate, resulting in increased circulation.
Decreases swelling and stiffness and restores strength and flexibility, which can help increase range of motion and protect joints against further damage.

For more information about how a spa can be helpful in easing arthritis pain and discomfort, click on the following link to the Arthritis Foundation's publication, "Water Exercise-Pools, Spas & Arthritis": www.arthritis.org.

Type 2 Diabetes

A study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that soaking in a spa can help ease symptoms of diabetes for people affected by Type 2 Diabetes. Persons with that disease who spent half an hour daily in a spa for three weeks reduced their blood sugar levels, as the heat dilated their blood vessels, blood flow improved, and the body made better use of its insulin (the hormone that converts blood sugar into energy). Benefits found by that study:

Can reduce blood sugar levels by 13%.
Ideal for individuals who are physically unable to exercise (Immersion in a spa simulates the beneficial effects of exercise).
Increases overall sense of well-being.
Promotes improved sleep.

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