Hot Tubs

Taking a hot bath can be beneficial when recovering from illness, but a hot tub soak? THAT is a whole different experience! From relieving congestion to preparing you for a restful sleep, hot tubs provide comfort and, most important of all, stress relief. 

Chronic stress is becoming one of the biggest threats to good health. In fact, there’s scientific evidence that shows how stress lowers your immune system and makes you more susceptible to illness and disease. Can hot tubs cure anything? Well, no…but they can decrease stress, which helps you avoid getting sick in the first place. 

Here are some examples of how hot tubs promote health and wellness:

Fight Illnesses

Frequent hot tub soaks can help you avoid getting sick by lowering your stress level, but sometimes you can’t avoid picking up a cold or flu virus. Did you know that the heat from your hot tub can induce a slight fever at the first sign of a cold? This slightly elevated temperature helps your body defeat the virus sooner — just like a fever helps to fight infection when you have a cold or flu. Of course, make sure you check with your doctor and get the right supervision when taking a very hot soak in your hot tub!

Reduce Aches & Pains

Hot tub owners know just how powerful the right combination of water heat and jet massage can be. It offers a type of relief that over the counter pain medication can’t always provide. That’s why many hot tub owners looking for fast relief fire up the hot tub at the first sign of any body pains or aches thanks to overworked muscles. Sitting in a hot tub for even a 10-minute soak will increase blood circulation and relax the muscles, giving you the relief you want. Arthritis pain can be minimized with regular hot tub soaks as well.

Provide Relief from Congestion

When you’re suffering from persistent nasal congestion that makes it hard to breathe, eat, or sleep normally, you can find relief by quickly taking a dip in your hot tub. The heated, steam-filled air quickly enters your nasal passages, helping swollen membranes shrink and letting you breathe easily and normally once again. 

Get Much Needed Sleep

When you’re sick, getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging. If sitting in a hot tub helps you relax, de-stress and induce sleep when you’re well, then imagine how a quick dip in a hot tub can help you rest when your body needs it most. When soaking in a hot tub, your body responds the same way it does during meditation. Your body temperature decreases when you get out of the water, bringing on natural feelings of sleepiness. You’ll sleep better for a longer period of time and recover faster.

To learn more about the right hot tub for you, visit your local reputable hot tub dealer to see what models they have available.