The simple act of
immersing yourself in hot water sets in motion a wonderful chain of
events that reveal just how closely our health and well-being is
attuned to water. In hot water, your circulation adjusts to create a
slight increase in blood pressure and blood rushes to the skin,
where it's further warmed. The blood vessels expand and the pressure
drops back down. The warmed blood penetrates deeper into the tissue
below the skin, bringing more oxygen. As more vessels expand, you
notice a soothing sensation. Your muscles start to relax. Your body
becomes more efficient at cleansing carbon dioxide from muscles and
your immune system kicks in, increasing antibody production and
endorphins - the body's natural painkillers -- are released, melting
away aches and pains.
Add to this the therapeutic stimulation of Beachcomber's
high-pressure jet nozzles pulsing hot water onto your sore muscles
and joints. The massaging action on body tissue blocks pain input by
acting as a counter-irritant on nerve endings. Clustered jets
massage specific groups of muscles simultaneously - such as the
neck, shoulders, back or feet. And you can direct jets to deliver
bubbling water streams in a moving pattern to provide progressive
relaxation of a muscle group. You can also use specialized massage
inserts to put just the right amount of pressure on specific areas
just as a massage varies muscle manipulation for maximum effect.
Soaking in hot tubs can combat the negative impacts of diabetes,
arthritis and even combat the common cold. Studies have suggested
that soaking in a hot tub for 30 minutes a day could reduce the
amount of insulin used to control diabetes by as much as 18 percent.
Arthritis sufferers have long known that soaking in hot water
massaged by therapeutic streams of bubbling water provided marked
relief from their aching joints. Beachcomber's unique contoured
seating enhances the experience by letting the body relax in the
most comfortable position for soaking.
The enlarged blood vessels that come with immersion in hot water
also bring relief to soakers suffering from the common cold, helping
unclog nasal passages. Increasing the body's temperature to 103º F
(39.4º C) in a hot tub can increase the number of virus and bacteria
fighting white blood cells three fold. Most cold and flu viruses
don't multiply above 101.6º F (38.6º C)
Managing stress is a
key to good mental and physical health. Soaking in a Beachcomber Hot
Tub three times a week for 20 minutes at a time is a wonderful way
to relieve stress and restore your sense of well-being. The
consequences of not managing stress - even "good" stress like the
birth of child or a promotion - are well documented, from headaches
to insomnia to serious illness.
A 20-minute soak before
you go to bed can be a wonderful way to get your body - and mind -
ready for a deep, restful sleep. It washes away the stress of the
day, soothing your nerves and calming your emotions so you can
recapture your sense of well-being and go to bed knowing all is well
in your world.
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