For obvious reasons, hot tubs are great. They keep us warm, help us relax after a busy day in the office, and provide a calm space to spend time with friends and family. But there are several benefits of spending time in a hot tub, both psychologically and physically, that you may not be aware of.
Here are a few health benefits associated with soaking in a steamy hot tub:
- Helps Relieve Chronic Pain and Stiffness. If you suffer from arthritis, tendinitis, carpel tunnel, muscle aches or any other chronic pains, a long soak in a warm hot tub can be a big relief. The warm water increases blood circulation, and gives a feeling of weightlessness, temporarily relieving muscles and bones and reducing the sensitivity of joints. The water jets can also provide a lovely deep-tissue massage.
- Lowers Blood Pressure. Warm water from the hot tub causes vessels and capillaries to expand or dilate, decreasing the resistance of blood on the heart. This healthy vessel dilation occurs in the deep muscle and tissue, cycling healing blood through the body.
- Improves Skin. Ever noticed how your skin glows after a warm shower? Soaking in a hot tub is a great strategy for getting beautiful skin. Increased circulation brings healthy, warm blood to the surface of your cheeks and forehead, delivering nutrients and oxygen to your cells and giving you a healthy golden glow.
- Decreases Anxiety and Stress. Warm water immersion is believed to produce a feel-good hormone called dopamine. Released by the parasympathetic nervous system, this hormone helps our bodies fight stress and anxiety. To make your hot tub even more relaxing, you can purchase aromatherapy solutions with calming scents like lavender, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Reduces Insomnia and Improves Sleep Quality. Do you ever feel sleepy after a warm bath? A warm person tends to fall asleep faster and sleep deeper throughout the night. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, which is a deep level of sleep accompanied with dreams and muscle relaxation, is beneficial to the body in many ways. It increases brain activity, promotes the production of dreams, and improves learning ability. Dipping into a warm hot tub before bed can help you the best sleep possible.
- Decreases Likelihood of Headaches and Migraines. If you suffer from chronic migraines, you know how debilitating a bad one can be. Hot water relaxes your muscles and helps to relieve any of the triggering anxiety that may cause a migraine. Combined with a cup of coffee, a dip in the hot tub may help relieve some types of migraines.
Hot tubs are beneficial in more ways than one. If you’re looking to improve your physical and mental health, a hot tub is a great way to start. Contact us at Pool and Hot Tub Depot today for more information about our products.