Soaking in a spa is nothing new; it has been used as a complementary wellness therapy for thousands of years all over the world. The ancient Egyptians were the first to discover the wellbeing benefits of a spa, but ancient China and Rome also made use of this hydrotherapy. Perhaps it seems like an indulgence to fork out for a spa trip, or build a hot tub into your home, but it may be a price worth paying if you need temporary relief from stress and chronic illnesses. Hydrotherapy provides just the right amount of heat you need to massage your body, as well as relieving your pain. Let’s check out the various health benefits of hot tubs that will revitalise your wellness. You probably don’t need an excuse to soak in a nice hot tub, but, just in case, here’s four:
1. Pain Relief: It’s not hard to see how this is one of the major benefits of a spa, but you may not realise that hot tubs can help to relieve your joint pain, as well as the aches in your muscles. The churn of the water enhances your blood circulation which, in turn, reduces inflammation in your joints. Inflammation is the main cause of joint pain, especially when you suffer from a back injury or arthritis, and so, if you suffer from these conditions, a hot tub may be the perfect addition to your home. Arthritis sufferers can get a two-for-one benefit package from hot tubs, as they not only relieve pain as you sit and relax but they also make it easier for you to carry out your much-needed flexibility exercises.
2. Stress Relief: No matter who you are or what health conditions you have, everyone can use a little stress relief now and then. Soaking in the warm water has a soothing effect on your body that will help you to shake of the stress of a long day so that you can enjoy your personal time free from anxiety. Plus, stress is often associated with migraine, and so a hot tub can help you find relief from vicious headaches. Another way hot tubs relieve stress is by boosting your body’s release of endorphins. These are feel-good hormones that help you to relax, which means you’re more likely to get a good night’s sleep. So, not only does a hot tub curb the stresses of today, but it sets you up right to tackle the stresses of tomorrow!
3. Diabetes Treatment: Recent research has discovered that soaking in spa water may be able to help treat your diabetes. According to the study, which was conducted in Colorado at the McKee Medical Centre, type 2 diabetes patients who soaked in the spa water for about half an hour each day for six days in a week managed to drop their blood sugar level by 13%! If you have high blood pressure and high blood sugar (as a lot of type 2 diabetics suffer with), your hot tub will be able to reduce both these ailments, and keep your blood in harmony.
4. Congestion Cure: Steam rises of the surface of hot tub water because the water is, you know, hot. This steam is vastly beneficial if you are suffering from bronchial or nasal congestion, as it helps to open up your bronchial passageways and sinuses. Without closed bronchial passageways and sinuses, you’re less likely to experience the inflammation that leads to congestion. Moreover, the warm water also aids in the relief of sinus headaches, and the enhanced blood circulation that we’ve already talked about helps to improve your general upper respiratory wellness.
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