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The Health Benefits of Hot Tubs

Why soaking in a hot tub is good for your mind, body and soul

Whenever we think about hot tubs, our minds immediately jump to a more relaxed state with visions of lying back and enjoying a long hot soak. However, relaxing isn’t the only thing that a hot tub is good for, they have a range of other benefits too.

Pain Relief

The warm, soothing effects of a hot tub can relieve all the aches and pains that many of us experience on a daily basis. The heat of the water helps to relax the muscles, whilst the surrounding jets offer a further massaging effect.

For those with arthritis, a hot tub can help to improve flexibility and movement. In fact, many doctors and therapists now prescribe their patients with “hot tub therapy”, as a form of pain relief treatment, accompanied by specific tension relieving exercises that help to promote relaxation further.

As the warm water raises our body’s temperature, circulation and blood flow is in improved, which helps aid the release of endorphins, our body’s natural painkiller. This increased stimulation also speeds our body’s process of eliminating toxins, replacing them with oxygen and good natural nutrients.

Improved Sleep

When you feel cooler, you sleep better. This is why having a soak in a hot tub just before it’s time to go to sleep can help send your mind into a more calm, relaxed state as your body naturally cools itself down to a more comfortable temperature.

A Happy Place

A hot tub also provides a sanctuary for peaceful moments alone as well as for occasions that are more sociable with family and friends. Furthermore, it can promote a greater sense of well being that can only have a positive impact on your body and mind.

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