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Find Stress Relief in Your Spa or Hot Tub
Why let the stress of daily life bog you down when you can join the health routine of thousands of Spa owners and take just a few moments each day to relax in your own hot tub. A natural therapy used by hospitals, health resorts and physical therapists around the world, spending time in a Spa or hot tub is a popular and proven stress relief technique.
A global consumer study was conducted by Research International in conjunction with the International Spa Association and it indicated that stress is the number one reason for visiting spas. The study compared consumer trends in 15 countries including Canada. The study claims to be the most thorough and up-to-date information on why people visit spas. "And hands down, in every single country, the number one reason people go to a Spa is to relax and relieve or reduce stress."
Can you imagine slipping into your own warm, bubbling home hot tub or Jacuzzi after a long or stressful day. This may seem like a dreamy luxury - and it is! It has long been considered that spas are the territory of luxury hotels and resorts. The good news is that hot tub, Spa and Jacuzzi tubs are becoming more and more affordable and this is no longer the case. They are available in many sizes and styles and are highly energy efficient. They are also reasonably easy to install for personal use in apartments and residential homes everywhere.
The time has come to Refresh yourself and relax by soaking in your Spa or hot tub. The feeling of relaxation in hot water is caused by the release of a hormone called dopamine. Dopamine is released by the parasympathetic system in our bodies to combat the effects of stress. Managing stress increases our chances for a happy and healthy life. Scientific evidence shows that hot water reduces stress and that while stress is a natural survival instinct, a problem arises when there is too much and it comes too often. Combat stress in minutes by soaking in hot water with massaging jets.
The combination of heated water, buoyancy, and soothing jets can massage your stress away. While sitting in a Spa or hot tub, your blood vessels will dilate making it easier for your heart to pump, which improves blood flow and circulation. Stress relief is only seconds away when you slide into your hot tub. You have then joined the thousands of people who have discovered this ancient secret of natural stress relief.
Most people see their blood pressure go down when they are immersed in hot water. As an added bonus,immersion in warm water tends to increase joint mobility, reduce joint stiffness, and increase flexibility and range of motion. Soaking in warm or hot water can make a big difference in your health and daily living and the social impact of soaking in a hot tub may also contribute to reduced anxiety and a sense of well-being.
Here are some of the benefits of having a Spa or hot tub right in your home, on your deck or patio or in your garden:
- stress relief is probably the number-one benefit of a hot tub. The soothing warmth and pulsing jets of water relax your muscles and impart a soothing environment that melts your cares away.
- aches, muscle soreness and pains from arthritis and other joint pain can be relieved as you soak.
- spent too much time playing soccer with the kids, overdone it at work? Back pain, muscle soreness and joint pain from sports or work activities can be helped by the buoyant effects and warmth of your home hot tub.
- entertainment: if you love to give parties and want your guests to relax and have a good time, a Spa creates a fun atmosphere and a sense of ambience that everyone will enjoy.