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Relaxation Redefined
STRESS/STRESS-RELATED
CONDITIONS — Perfect
antidote— a soothing and relaxing soak!
- Counteracts
stress and its effects (heart works harder, breathing
becomes more rapid and shallow, digestion slows) on the
human body (1).
- Warm
water and soothing massage relieves anxiety and relaxes
tense muscles.
- Helps
relieve high blood pressure, headaches and chronic pain
due to stress (1).
SLEEP
BETTER — A dip a day
keeps insomnia away! Recommended by the National Sleep Foundation.
- Causes
the body's internal thermostat to pull your temperature
down, enabling you to drift into a deeper, more relaxing
sleep (2).
- Alleviates
body tension.
- A
natural remedy, unlike prescription & over-the-counter
drugs and alcohol, all of which make you feel groggy and
have other adverse side effects.
HEALING
— Accelerates the natural healing process.
- Eases pain,
fatigue and soreness due to exercising.
- Lowers
blood pressure.
- Relaxes
muscles and stimulates the release of endorphins, the
body's natural pain killers.
- Increases
blood flow and circulation.
- Speeds
the elimination of toxins, which are replaced by oxygen
and the body's natural nutrients.
ARTHRITIS/CHRONIC
PAIN — Eases discomfort
by warmth, massage and buoyancy in the convenience & comfort
of your own backyard. It's like having your own personal
masseuse!
- Raises
the body's temperature and causes blood vessels to dilate,
resulting in increased circulation.
- Buoyancy
of the water reduces body weight by approximately 90%,
relieving pressure on joints and muscles and making it
easier to perform exercises.
- Helps
to keep joints moving. It restores and preserves strength
& flexibility and also protects your joints from further
damage (3).
- Heat
warms up joints and decreases swelling. It makes collagen
tissue more stretchable, so you'll move more freely with
less pain.
- Provides
just enough resistance without aggravating arthritic joints
and weakened muscles.
- May
help build muscle strength.
- Helps
restore range of motion (3).
DIABETES
— Possible benefits for people suffering
from Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (4).
- Reduces
blood sugar levels (4).
- Provides
improved sleep.
- Gives
a boost in general sense of well-being.
- Especially
helpful to patients who are unable to exercise on land
(4).
FAMILY
TIME AND ENTERTAINMENT —
The perfect everyday family vacation.
- Provides
quality time and place to communicate and get reacquainted/bond
with your family.
- Perfect
complement when entertaining friends.
- Neutral
environment magically stimulates conversations.
- Romantic
thoughts are more easily shared with those you love when
relaxing close together in warm water.
(1)
Article Mayo Clinic OK's Spas for Heart
Patients
(2) Study in scientific journal - Sleep
(3) Arthritis publication Spas, Pools and
Arthritis
(4) New England Journal of Medicine September
16, 1999
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