The Health Benefits of Hot Tubs

Apart from the obvious fun and luxury associated with hot tubs there are so many other benefits to be gained from a good dunking. For starters it relieves stress, is a powerful muscle relaxant, gives proven pain relief and if used regularly, can cure insomnia. But here are a few more reasons why a hot tub could quite well improve your health.

Stress relief. The moment you soak in a hot tub you'll experience an immediate wave of physical and mental relaxation. As a response to the soothing warm water and massaging jets your muscles relax, your blood vessels dilate and your skin releases endorphins. And it doesn't need to cost the earth, you'll find plenty of low priced places to stay with hot tubs near the beach listed with us.

Improved sleep: Hot tubs are also known for their sleep enhancing benefits, especially when used regularly. The more you soak the longer and better the quality of sleep becomes, as stress and tension relief becomes more widespread and integral.

Immune System Boost:  A good soak in a hot tub stimulates your blood circulation, which in turn facilitates more fluid, deep blood flow of more nutrient filled and oxygenated blood cells. The hot tub also kills bacteria, and the combination of deep breathing and steam relieves the symptoms of colds and flu, among other damaging anxiety related problems.

Calorie Consumption: Yes, you can actually burn up to 20 calories during a 20 minute dip due to the increase in your metabolism rate. But the best news is for the ladies, because it has been discovered that the hydrotherapy of hot tubs stimulates the blood vessels, tones body tissue and reduces fluid retention and cellulite.

Cardiovascular Health: The Cleveland Clinic in the US revealed that during a hot tub soak blood pressure lowers, so people with high blood pressure should benefit the most. You'll find plenty of hot tub cottages near the coast listed on Beachlets, some that also allow well behaved pets.

Pain relief: Hot tubs help cope with pain, swelling and stiffness. The Arthritis Foundation recommends hot tub therapy, and research confirms its benefits. It reduces swelling and loosens muscle tightness, while giving a weightlessness that relieves stress all over the body.

Detox: Hot tubs help detox your body via a natural deep, invigorating sweat. The core body temperature rises, leading to a sweat and with that sweat, all your toxins are expelled from the pores in your skin.

So as you can see, there are a host of good reasons to relax in a private hot tub, but most importantly hot tubs are great for bonding because they bring you closer to your loved ones. Spending time with your partner, kids or friends in a hot tub is a fun and intimate way to come together.