Spas & Hot TubsThere is a growing amount of research supporting the surprising health benefits of hot tub use. More formally known as thermal hydrotherapy, hot water treatments are the sustained application of warm water for natural therapy in treating discomfort and disease. Heat, buoyancy and massage combine for a healing effect. Among the benefits are muscle relaxation and temporary muscle and joint pain relief, toxin cleansing, increased flexibility and range of motion, arthritis relief, back pain relief, deeper, more restful sleep due to falling body temperature, and some studies even suggest weight reduction! We've always heard, "Moderation in all things". It's the same with enjoying time in the hot tub. While luxuriating in a spa is lovely, it does increase the body's internal temperature. Check with your physician if this is right for you. If it is, always keep your time in the spa to fifteen minutes. The elderly, infants, pregnant women and people suffering from heart disease, diabetes, and high or low blood pressure should not enter a hot tub without medical advice. Consult your physician before starting any hot tub treatment for health issues.
Click here to view an interesting article on the health aspects of hydrotherapy in spas. SaunasFirst of all, saunas are leisure products. They provide a very relaxing and pleasurable environment to help you kick back and unwind. They are a place to find peace of mind, contentment and deep relaxation. In other words, a sauna is a way to help you deal with the stress of daily life with a smile on your face and a spring in your step.
That being said, there are all kinds of established and proven health benefits from steambaths and saunas, including a boost in your metabolism through an increased heart rate...the same type of metabolic boost one would get from exercise! When using a sauna your blood vessels also expand, allowing for better blood flow throughout your body. Your increased body temperature also induces sweating, a natural cleansing and healing mechanism the body uses to secrete toxins and impurities. As with all the products we provide, Sparkling Pools only installs the best in-home saunas on the market! Come view our selection of Helo Saunas today!