Health Benefits OF SPA

 

1) Revitalise your Body and Soul

 

There are measurable benefits associated with soaking in a hot spa. When you exercise, lactic acid builds up in your muscles. Warm water dilates blood vessels increasing blood flow to sore or damaged tissues, allowing oxygen and nutrients to help the recovery process and carry away lactic acid. Many physicians and physiotherapists recommend warm spas for intense rehabilitative therapy. Spas also help to renew flexibility and eradicate stiffness, relaxed muscles move more freely with less pain and soreness. With all this in mind, just imagine what the hydro-massage of a backyard spa can do for you after strenuous exercise or a tough day at work.

 

A warm bubbly spa also provides many other non-physical benefits that come from reclaiming some time out of your busy day.

 

Spa owners say that revitalising their mind and spirit as well as relationships are as important to them as the more quantitative physical benefits associated with soaking in a spa. There are physiological effects associated with hydro-massage that open the door for renewal of the mind and spirit as well as the body. Floating in warm water slows down your pulse, and massage jets stimulate circulation to boost energy. The perfect way to refresh and prepare yourself for the day ahead, or alternatively relax and rejuvenate at the end of a long day. Many owners look to their warm spas to create the perfect, soothing environment for introspection and meditation, which helps them maintain balance in their lives.

 

                                                                          

2) Weight loss

 

Soaking in a warm steamy spa increases the heart rate and at the same time lowers blood pressure. Therefore you can enjoy the health benefits of increasing your heart rate without stress on your heart. Hydrotherapy dilates the blood vessels and stimulates circulation while relaxing muscles and skin. It has also been suggested that regular use of spas can help you loose weight and reduce cellulite. As an alternative to working out at the gym you can relax in your own spa and tone body tissue, reduce fluid retention and relieve swelling.

                                                                          

3) Stress Relief

 

Stress is an unavoidable aspect in the lives of many. Under stress, the heart works harder, breathing becomes more rapid and shallow, and digestion slows. Nearly every process of the body is degraded by stress. It is estimated that 80% of disease is stress related, therefore it would make sense to try and relieve it wouldn't it? The massage you enjoy in your spa stimulates the release of your bodies' natural feel good chemical- endorphin. You will feel better and more equipped to tackle life's daily challenges. A spa will not remove stress from your life; it will however help you to relieve it.

Do you have trouble sleeping? Soaking in a warm spa before bed may be the answer. A warm spa helps to relieve stress making it easier for you to fall asleep and will also improve the quality of your sleep. Ensuring that your rest is plentiful and also rejuvenating.

                                                                          

4) Athletes

 

After exercise, sore and stiff muscles and joints are often a regular occurrence. A spa can be beneficial both before and after exercise. Soaking in a spa before exercise will relax and loosen muscles, reducing the risk of injury. After exercise, a spa can be used to target your aching muscles. Whether it is your neck, thighs or feet.

                                                                          

5) Diabetes Sufferers

 

Spas are thermostatically controlled to ensure that the temperature is maintained at a suitable level, especially for patients that have lost feeling to their nerve endings. It is highly recommended for those with diabetes to consult their physician prior to beginning hot spa treatments.

                                                                          

6) Arthritis Sufferers

 

There is good news for sufferers of Arthritis as regular use of spas for hydrotherapy keeps joints moving, restores and preserves flexibility and strength and prevents further damage of joints. Therefore Arthritis sufferers can perform their daily tasks with reduced pain and discomfort, boosting their confidence and self esteem. The Arthritis Foundation encourages warm water exercise as water supports and reduces stress on joints and allows easier movement. Spas involve heat and massage which combined with water buoyancy provides the ideal relief to pain and discomfort.

 

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