How Hot Tubs Help You Sleep at Night

Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Researchers have found that getting enough sleep helps with cognition, attention, emotional regulation, metabolism, hormone regulation, immune function, disease prevention, and so much more. 

Despite its importance, a significant number of adults in the United States aren’t getting enough sleep. The problem is so widespread that the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion lists increasing adults who get sufficient sleep as one of their Healthy People 2030 objectives. 

The good news is that your hot tub can help you fall asleep. Research shows that soaking in hot water for as little as ten minutes, about 1-2 hours before bedtime, can improve sleep quality. You can also enhance your soak’s relaxing effect by making it into a nightly ritual — leave your screens behind, pour a cup of hot herbal tea, set some ambient lighting and music, and let your stress float away.

Here’s a breakdown of how your hot tub can help you sleep better:

Stress Relief

Stress disturbs a person’s ability to fall and stay asleep. The good news is that hot tubs are stress relievers. In fact, this is one of the top reasons people purchase a hot tub from Hot Water Productions. A soak in a hot tub has been known to decrease cortisol levels, a hormonal biomarker for stress.

Temperature and Sleep

Before you go to sleep, your body temperature drops, which is one way that it signals to your brain that it’s time for some shut-eye. Sitting in your hot tub about 1-2 hours before bedtime can help speed up the body’s natural cooling process.  

Muscle Tension and Chronic Pain

Hot tubs are also known for their ability to help alleviate muscle tension and chronic pain, which can be a reason people don’t get enough sleep. Sitting in the hot tub helps increase blood flow to muscles, allowing them to relax. People with relaxed muscles will feel more relaxed overall leading to more restful sleep.

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You deserve to sleep well, and having a hot tub of your own can help. Need help finding the right hot tub for better sleep for you and your family? Check out Hot Water Productions’ top of the line hot tubs here. Any of the experts at Hot Water Productions at 2511 S. Townsend Ave. in Montrose, Colorado can help you find the right spa for your family.