Benefits of a hot tub

For centuries hot tubs, hot springs, hot baths have always been touted as being wonderful for your health, but do you really know what the health benefits are? Here are a few reasons why a hot tub could help improve your physical (and guess what?) your mental health!

Sleep

Better than a sleeping pill. It’s true that getting quality REM sleep on a regular basis provides an improved mental clarity, alertness, stronger immune system and rejuvenated muscles.

Getting into the hot tub before bed helps regulate your body temperature to a comfortably warm level that helps you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly and through the night.

Stress & Anxiety

Studies show that a hot tub is an ideal way to relieve mental and physical stress. A 20-minute soak could actually counteract stress by being the perfect combo of hot water, and massage from the spa jets. This helps you relax and decreases anxiety. Turn on some soothing music and watch the stress dissipate.

Blood Pressure

According to the experts, sitting in a hot tub slightly raises your blood pressure, but that only occurs briefly. When the hot water raises your body’s temperature, that warmth makes cells and vessels dilate which decreases the resistance to your heart, improving your body’s circulation, and ultimately lowering your blood pressure. Also, when your heart rate elevates, the increased blood flow produces extra oxygen that revitalizes cells which help you feel rejuvenated and relaxed.

Chronic Pain

If you suffer from muscle aches, arthritis and carpal tunnel, then a hot tub could be your best friend. The heat improves the blood flow and increases circulation which improves the flow of oxygen to your muscles and relieves the inflammation that causes pain.

Caveats: *If you’re experiencing menopause symptoms don’t dip into the hot tub too close to bedtime and afterwards always cool yourself off with a quick, cold shower. And, *seek a doctors permission before trying a hot-tub if you have any health issue.