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Jacuzzi Hot Tubs May Help Accelerate Weight Loss

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weight-loss-hot-tubsMost people know that Jacuzzi Hot Tubs can help with a variety of health related issues and that they promote relaxation but some studies have shown that they can also aid in weight loss.

For instance, in a 1999 New England Journal of Medicine study, participants lost an average of approximately a pound per week. Now while this isn’t a huge amount of weight, a hot tub offers more that helps promote a healthier lifestyle.

Those that exercise will love soaking in a relaxing hot tub to soothe their tired muscles. By being able to relieve some of the aches and pains of exercising, it encourages you to exercise more. The reward of a relaxing soak in a hot tub means that a person is more likely to enjoy their workout session knowing that they have something waiting for them that is fun, peaceful and soothing.

Those that have medical issues that prevent them from hardcore exercise can enjoy stretching in a hot tub. This is perfect for those with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and those with arthritis and joint pain.

How the Jacuzzi Hot Tub works to aid in weight loss is by promoting better circulation. The warm water dilates the blood vessels and helps a person sweat more. Some of the weight loss is water weight but the better circulation helps and while they are a small amount, real calories are burned.

While nothing works as well as a good workout, a hot tub not only offers a way to relax after that workout, it’s a good fit for those that cannot perform a traditional type of exercise regimen.

If you want to learn more about the benefits of a Jacuzzi Hot Tub, simply contact us for more information on how you can benefit.

Fibromyalgia Relief with Jacuzzi Hot Tubs

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attractive woman relaxing in a whirlpool jacuzziIf you experience the pain and life-limiting discomfort of fibromyalgia, you’re not alone. The American College of Rheumatology estimates that between 3 and 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia. But some recent studies suggest that for many fibromyalgia sufferers, Jacuzzi hot tubs can provide therapeutic benefits and relief from pain.

One such research study treated one group of fibromyalgia patients with five sessions in a heated pool per week for three weeks. These patients reported less tenderness and pain than the control group which had no such treatment. In fact, the pain relief lasted up to six months after the study had ended. Another study involving exercise in heated water yielded similar results.

And it makes perfect sense that bathing in warm water would be beneficial for fibromyalgia sufferers. Stress, which has been known to exacerbate fibro symptoms, just melts away in a jacuzzi. The warm environment and gentle jets massage muscles, relieving the “clench” that fibromyalgia patients often experience in muscles when they spasm.

According to WebMD, many factors which contribute to the worsening of fibromyalgia symptoms can be alleviated by soaking in a jacuzzi.  Restless sleep, emotional or physical stress, and anxiety can all be improved with rest and relaxation – and there’s no better place to relax than in your own heated Jacuzzi hot tub.

In addition, the warmth and gentle massage in a hot tub increases overall circulation which can relieve joint and muscle pain. The buoyancy of the water takes the pressure off of tired joints and makes exercise easier and more comfortable.

Fibromyalgia patients have a chronic condition that causes overall pain and can often interfere with work and other daily activities. Getting effective relief for the pain and tenderness of fibromyalgia can mean a greatly enhanced quality of life for fibromyalgia patients.

If you would like more information on installing your own Jacuzzi hot tub, contact us.

Jacuzzi Hot Tubs Are a Dream Come True for Those With Insomnia

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az_hot_tubIf you suffer from insomnia then you know how difficult it is to function on little or no sleep. While there are so many products on the market, what if you could help with your sleeplessness without the use of over the counter or prescription drugs? Jacuzzi Hot Tubs  can actually help those with insomnia get a good night’s sleep.

How it works is through a variety of ways. For one thing, you are getting a relaxing massage that soothes your muscles and allows your mind to relax at the same time. You’re in a peaceful, comfortable setting and you can let your worries slip away, making it easier to get some sleep. The water is buoyant so your joints and muscles are less stressed and it feels good as well.

The other way is a little more scientific in nature but no less helpful. There have been studies, the latest being in the Scientific Journal called Sleep, that shows that a sudden drop in body temperature helps with sleep habits. By soaking in your hot tub about an hour and a half before bedtime, your body’s internal thermostat lowers your core temperature and makes it less difficult to get the sleep you so desperately need.

The two health components combined show that using a Jacuzzi can really help you get a grasp on more restful nights. Not only are you getting the benefits for your mind by relaxing and unwinding, you are getting actual scientific benefits by lowering your temperature. You are not only less stressed but actual have a better chance of falling asleep peacefully and without drugs.

The water should be at around 103 degrees; you do not want it too hot but at this temperature it is a perfect level to help the sleep come easier.

Obviously you should always as your primary care giver about using a hot tub but as long as you are cleared to go, it is an excellent start to a great night’s rest. For more on finding the right hot tub for your needs simply contact us and we’ll be more than happy to help.

The History of Hot Tubs

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Original Jacuzzi Jet

Original Jacuzzi Jet

Hot tubs have been used for therapeutic purposes since 2000 B.C. when the Egyptians created them by putting hot stones in a caldera.

The Ancient Greeks also knew all the benefits of hot tubs and used them for many of the reasons we do today.  They combined hot baths with exercise for complete physical health, accentuating the regimen with massages.  We’ve all heard that story about the Greek scholar Archimedes who went to take a hot bath after working really hard on a problem.  As soon as he submerged himself in the water, he was struck by the answer and rushed out shouting “eureka” or “I’ve got it.”  It’s true that many times, if you’re stuck with a mental problem, taking a physical break from it and relaxing the way you do in a hot tub can actually result in solving the problem.

Another culture that always believed in the healing power of hot tubs is Japan where they have had outdoor and indoor hot tubs since the 8th century A.D.  Their indoor hot tub, called the ofuro, is the precursor to the modern hot tub we now use.

Ancient Rome continued in the Greek tradition to such an extent that they built baths wherever they went.  The town of Bath in England was one of these places and the baths built by the Romans have been preserved there to this day.  The Romans also believed in the healing power of hot tubs, using them to heal rheumatism and for the recuperation of wounded soldiers.

More recently, hot tubs started to become popular in America in the 1950’s.  The first ones were made of oak barrels, wine tanks and olive vats from nearby wineries.  In 1956, the Jacuzzi brothers came up with the idea of using hydrotherapy to treat arthritis; they invented a pump to be used in hot tubs and therefore invented what we now call the jacuzzi.  In the 70’s, wooden hot tubs were replaced by fibreglass and these were later replaced by acrylic shells.

Today, you can reap all the benefits of hot tubs that people have known through the centuries and get yourself one of the San Francisco Hot Tubs with all the bells and whistles.  Contact us to install a hot tub with the features you want.

Jacuzzi Hot Tubs: A multi-sensory experience

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I don’t believe I have to make a strong case for the absolutely sublime benefits of relaxing in a hot tub, water hot enough to relax the muscles but not melt them. But let me try.

Imagine a day when you’ve been at work. No one around you seems to be happy and it has begun to rub off on you. We’ve all had those days. No matter how positive we begin our day, something can come along to rain on our parade. But we soldier on. We push through those obstacles and we find ourselves finally clocking out and heading home, desperate for some kind of pressure relief.

Now face it. There are lots of things one can do to unwind after a hard day. Television. Soft music. Candlelight. A glass of wine. A phone call to a sympathetic friend. All of those things, and more, can loosen up that mainspring that’s been tightened to the max. But any one of those methods of relaxation is uni-sensory in nature. Sometimes we need more.

Enter the jacuzzi hot tub. Combined with some of the other suggestions above, a hot tub can bring together some pretty wonderful forces of nature to bring about a form of sensory decompression that one will often think back on in the middle of another harried moment.

Close your eyes and place yourself here. The lights are down to a very comfortable level. You have your favorite soothing music playing on the stereo, or your iPod these days. You’ve just lit a candle and the scent of lavender has begun to waft through the air. You step into the hot tub, steam rising off the surface. Sinking down to your shoulders in the luxuriously warm water, you begin your journey into the quiet peace that you’ve been longing for all day.

If you haven’t set the temperature too high, you can stay there for some time and just allow the jets to massage your tightened muscles into submission and give you that wonderful sense of being lifted by the bubbles. With the music, the scent of the candle, the low light and if you’re really lucky, there will be a light rain to give an extra little texture to the experience, you can find yourself in a place you wouldn’t have thought possible just a little while ago.

With all the stressors in our world today, I would think that a shopping trip for a Jacuzzi hot tub would be a high priority to those seeking an “old faithful” for relaxation.

For more information on a wonderful selection of Jacuzzi hot tubs, spas and saunas, contact us.

Five Health Treatments wtih Jacuzzi Hot Tubs

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jacuzzi hot tub therapyHumans have treated health problems with heat therapy and hydrotherapy for thousands of years.  Jacuzzi Hot Tubs offer users a unique method of delivery where heat therapy and hydrotherapy are concerned. The health benefits of hot tubs are invaluable and numerous. Here are five treatments a Jacuzzi Hot Tub can provide that you may have never considered.

  1. Headaches and Migraines - Hot tubs disperse heat through water evenly. This makes hot tub treatments very effective for headaches and migraines. Many people who experience chronic headaches and migraines also suffer from muscle tension in their necks and upper backs. The miracle combination of heat and water help the blood to circulate better in the body’s extremeties. This relieves pressure from the head.
  2. Arthritis - Doctors and experts recommend hot tub treatments for stiffness and pain from arthritis. Hot tubs offer constant, mild heat that helps loosen joints, circulate blood and relax muscle tension. Athritis sufferers can use hot tubs to decrease pain while performing daily activities and exercise. The water of course also helps relieve tension and provide buoyancy to take pressure of joints.
  3. Insomnia - The warm water and relaxing environment of Jacuzzi Hot Tubs provide a unique treatment for insomnia. Insomnia sufferers often also experience memory lapses, grogginess, mood swings and even depression. Prescriptions used to treat insomnia usually come with a list of undesirable side effects. The hot tub’s warm water is effective for relieving tension and stress. The body’s temperature drops when getting out of the hot tub, signaling the need for rest. A gentle soak before bedtime helps with deeper and more restful sleep.
  4. Diabetes - In September 1999 The New England Journal of Medicine published a study relating hot tubs and diabetes. The article suggested that hot tub therapy was effective in lowering blood sugar levels by up to 11%. Many patients also lost weight. The study linked the warmth and buoyancy of the water to the results. The publication also added that swimming in a pool isn’t nearly as effective as hot tub treatments. It is higly important that patients seeks a doctor’s consultation before beginning a hot tub treatment.
  5. High Blood Pressure - The Mayo Clinic found that hot tub use offers the same benefits of exercise, but without the strain on the heart. The warm water opens the blood vessels just as a brisk walk might do. The stress relieving properties of heat therapy and hydrotherapy help those with high blood pressure. It is always very important to consult a physician before beginning a hot tub routine.

A Jacuzzi Hot Tub can truly be an invaluable tool in maintaining health. Please feel free to contact us with any question or concerns. Let Paradise Valley Spas help you with all your hot tub and sauna needs!

Kid Friendly Hot Tubs and Saunas

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Children love to get into everything, don’t they?  And they especially love imitating their parents.  It’s only a matter of time before your child wants to dive (hopefully not literally) into the hot tub and sauna experience.  Being aware of safety rules and installing a few features will keep your children safe.

The number one risk from the hot tub to your children is the risk of drowning.  And while children eventually learn to steady themselves against the bubbles or the small waves, drowning still does occur among older children as well.  The most important rule is to never leave your children alone in the hot tub.  Always be monitoring them from close by, sitting in the hot tub or just next to it will prevent kids from putting their head under the water in an unsafe fashion.

Hair entanglement is a common occurence.  Hair can get caught in the filter, or in the main drain- and can be difficult to break free from.  Purchasing an inexpensive drain cover will prevent hair and body parts of getting sucked into the drain.

Purchase a cover for your hot tub to prevent and discourage kids from getting into the hot tub when they shouldn’t.  Remind them that they are only allowed to be in the hot tub when you’re around.

Purchase some steps to make getting into and out of the hot tub easier, and reduce the risk of slipping and falling.  Preventing injuries around the hot tub is just as important as taking precautions in the hot tub.

Temperature is crucial.  A child should never spend time in the water that is more than 104 F degrees.  So purchase a thermometer that will allow you to get an accurate and fast reading.  Choose from a wide selection in one of our 7 Bay Area locations, from a floating duck to a wireless remote controlled thermometer.

Discourage horseplay and on contact playing games, but do pick up some waterproof playing cards so kids can still have fun while in the water.

These simple things can keep your kids safe while having fun.  If you’d like more ideas for fun things in your hot tub, please contact us today!

Bay Area Hot Tubs Help Women Combat Stress

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Women’s lives have never been more hectic. Whether you experienced a stressful week at the office, chauffeured kids all over the Bay Area, or a combination of the two, you deserve to melt away the stresses. Today’s bay area hot tubs provide many women with the beneficial aqua therapy essential to combat these tensions. While the healing properties of water have been touted for centuries, Paradise Valley Spas possess the expertise to seamlessly introduce a healthy stress management tool into your contemporary life.

According to the article, “Aquatherapy for Managing Stress and Anxiety,” the stresses in our lives can manifest themselves physically, socially, and psychologically. While life’s tensions can physically make your body ache, these same stresses can cause conflict in either your professional or social relationships.

Hot tubs can provide women a unique opportunity to release the physical tension, even while strengthening those relationships that they rely upon the most. One of the most common physical symptoms of stress is back pain. Studies show that patients who employ hot tub therapy for such pains alleviate those symptoms much more quickly and for longer durations of time than those who do not have such a regimen. Additionally, what lady does not enjoy a stress free night with her friends? How much more therapeutic could such a night be if it was not spent rushing about town, but was instead passed around the privacy of your own home and hot tub. The article, “How to Throw the Perfect Hot Tub Girls Night In Party,” offers many helpful hints to creating an enjoyable night that is sure to provide much stress relief as the “… warm waters and soothing massage work to relieve anxiety and relax your tense muscles.”

Whether you already own a hot tub or are now in desperate need of one, Paradise Valley Spas is a full service dealer. We carry only the finest Sundance Spas and Jacuzzi Hot Tubs, many of which are highly energy efficient. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer care, whether you are interested in one of our many hot tub models, saunas, supplies, or service. With seven convenient locations in the Bay Area, we are sure to be within close proximity.

Please contact us today so that we can assist you in creating your own stress free oasis.

Using Jacuzzi Hot Tubs To Increase Your Athletic Performance

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Whether professional or ameteur, any athlete is constantly on the look out for ways to increase their athletic performance. Using jacuzzi Hot Tubs can provide benefits for an athlete both before and after a performance. By learning about some of the benefits such as decreased recovery time, increase flexibility and lower injury rates, it should be possible to decide if using a jacuzzi hot tub might be right for you.

Both the temperature and rapid circulation of water in a hot tub act to loosen up your muscles and dilate your blood vessels. This allows for nutrients as well as glucose to permeate into your muscle tissue. This prepares your muscles for the stress encountered during typical exercise. Do some strecthing while in the hot tub to maximize the benefits of your session. This will increase your muscles range of motion, acting to both enhance athletic performance and decrease the chance of injury.

Jacuzzi hot tubs are also beneficial for relieving the mental stress associated with being an athlete. The mental anguish before a big game or event can often be quite intense. Mental preperation is just as or more important than physical preparation.

Muscle stiffness is a common complaint of athletes, especially those who are undergoing conditioning. Muscle pain is caused by the fact that exercise damages muscles. During the period of recovery when muscle growth occurs, often intense pain can be felt in the muscles exercised. By relaxing in a hot tub after exercise, you are speeding up the recovery process by increasing blood flow to the injured muscles. This removes the lactic acid often causing the pain and replaces it with the necessary nutrients for muscle growth.

Any athlete who has suffered an injury knows that the path to a full recovery can be long and quite debilitating. After the swelling goes down, hot tubs can speed recovery by increasing blood flow to the site of an injury.

Be sure to contact us immediately if you have any questions about using jacuzzi hot tubs to increase your athletic performance.

Jacuzzi Hot Tubs And How to Maintain Them

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Sure, your hot tub is the perfect resort for rest and relaxation but it is an easy target for dirt, grime, and bacteria. Most Jacuzzi Hot Tubs need to be cleaned weekly, especially if you don’t have an automatic filter cleansing the water. Consider these hot tub maintaining tips to keep your water flow crystal clear for guests as well as yourself.

Test The Chemicals Daily
Hot tub chemical levels have to be around 3 to 5 ppm in chlorine levels with the pH at around 7.1 to 7.6. This means that the tub is clean enough for you to soothe your aching body in. If the levels are out of sequence, you will need to cleanse the water back to the appropriate levels. Use a Jacuzzi pump to filter the water to steady the imbalanced levels. Doing this daily will cause the water flow to circulate and refresh itself.

Shock The Jacuzzi Weekly
To rid of all germs, use a spa shock treatment every week. You can also use bromine and chlorine pellets to disinfect the water and give it that spotless clear look. Not only does this keep your water crystal clear, it will also do away with any small stains that might be forming around the bottom of the hot tub.

Refill The Hot Tub Every 2 Months
This is a mandatory task if the hot tub is in use almost every day. Jacuzzi hot tubs can not get rid of all build up with just pumps and filters, so you will need to drain the tub and refill it with fresh water. When it’s drained, you should use a detergent or bleach to wipe every side and bottom of the Jacuzzi to keep it looking new and spotless. After wiping it down, refill the hot tub with fresh cold water about 2 inches above the water jets.

Furthermore, you should consider buying a hot tub cover, which will shield the water from dirt and leaves as well cutting down on energy costs. Contact us if you need more information on maintaining your Jacuzzi.