The swine flu has become everyday vocabulary for people everywhere. With all the hype about flu season and the swine flu, people are taking every precaution possible; washing hands, getting vaccinations, not going to work/school if feeling sick, etc. But did you know relaxing in a spa could help as well?
Spa therapy is also known as hydrotherapy and works by stimulation. According to Holistic Online, spa therapy relieves the body's natural pressure from gravity, then stimulates the nerves and circulatory system. By adding jets and bubblers to the hot water, the nerve impulses work to enhance the body's immune system, increase circulation and digestion and even lessen sensitivities.
Holistic Online also says for an effective hydrotherapy it's important to:
1. Use water temperature between 102 to 106 degree F for loosening tight, tense muscles and reducing the pain of stress-related conditions such as backache.
2. Take a cold shower after you step out of the bath because this brings an immediate rush of blood through your system, as well as a rush of energy.
3. Stay in the bath no more than 15 to 20 minutes. If you have high blood pressure or cardiovascular problems, don't stay long enough to raise your body temperature.
4. Evening is the best time to soak in water. A study conducted in England found that people who took a soaking bath before going to bed slept more readily and deeply.
Imagine a cold, winter day spent relaxing in your own hot tub. High-Tech Pools, Inc. can design and construct the perfect indoor or outdoor hot tub. The picture above is just one design we have done. Please visit our website at www.hightechpools.com and take a look at our photo gallery of award winning spas!
Source: Holistic Online (1998-2009). Hydrotherapy. Retrieved November 12, 2009 from http://www.holistic-online.com/hydrotherapy.htm.
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