Are you tired of not getting a good nights sleep?

There are over 142 million people in the United States that suffer from some type of sleep disorder according to the National Sleep Foundation. When we do not get sufficient sleep, we accumulate a sleep debt that can be difficult to “pay back” if it becomes too big. The resulting deprivation has been linked to obesity and high blood pressure, decreased productivity, and safety issues in the home, on the job, and it tends to make us feel bad and be short tempered and depressed.

A relaxing, routine activity right before bedtime conducted away from bright lights helps separate your sleep time from activities that can cause excitement, stress or anxiety which can make it more difficult to fall asleep, get sound and deep sleep or remain asleep. Some studies suggest that soaking in a hot tub before retiring to bed can ease the transition into deeper sleep, but it should be done early enough that you are no longer sweating or over-heated. Plan an evening ritual of a 15-minute soak (103F degrees) approximately 90 minutes before bedtime. This will enable you to fall asleep and stay asleep easier. This may be due to a temperature shift, since the body’s core internal thermostat drops after leaving the water, which signals the body that it’s time to sleep. Or, the sleep improvement may be related to hot water’s relaxing properties – the buoyancy of water reduces body weight by approximately 90%, relieving pressure on joints and muscles, creating the sensation of weightlessness. The hot, swirling water leaves you feeling both mentally and emotionally relaxed. Hot tub-induced relaxation and sleep is a natural remedy for insomnia. Unlike the use of medications and prescription sleep aids, the circulation and warmth of a spa encourages the body to unwind and relax on its own, leading to more restful sleep.There are no adverse side effects to the sleep inducted by lowering the body’s temperature.

A good nights sleep is just one of the many health benefits to Hydrotherapy and owning a hot tub. Putting together three of nature’s most powerful relieving agents: heat, water and air, it invigorates and gently massages the body while easing away aches and pains. Visit our health benefits page to learn more about why owning a hot tub is a lifetime investment for good health.