Everybody loves stepping into their back yard, only to be greeted by a warm, comforting hot tub retreat. These days, even celebrities have expressed their warm feelings about hot tubs. The latest celebrity to praise hot tubs? Dr. Oz! Dr. Oz is the vibrant host of “The Dr. Oz Show”. He covers a variety of
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All this talk of ‘hot’ tubs. Is there any such thing as an ice tub? Surprisingly yes. The idea may not sound appealing to many, but ice bathing is currently undergoing a sharp increase in popularity. Sometimes referred to as ‘cold-water immersion therapy’, it is a technique being increasing used in sports therapy following a
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What’s the newest gimmick in hot tubs these days? How would you like to take a bath in a tub of coffee? No? Maybe tea? Sake? Wine? How about a bowl of soup? As bizarre as it may sound, you can do all these things in one of Japan’s famous onsen (spas). So are there
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How many people can claim that their hot tub saved their lives? You wouldn’t think very many but one man has declared exactly that. You might wonder how. Did his hot tub give him CPR? Perform the Heimlich maneuver? Cure him from some wasting disease? None of the above. It did however give him a
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Bathing doesn’t always have to be done in water. Bathing in hot mud is almost as old a tradition as bathing in hot water. In fact mud baths have existed for thousands of years and can now be found in many high end spas worldwide. There are plenty of benefits of mud, one of the
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According to statistics, around 62% of North Americans have a pet, and the chances of a pet owner also being a hot tub owner are high. For you cat lovers, you probably don’t have to worry about the relationship between your pet and your hot tub as it’s fairly obvious to any cat owner how
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After finding this funny picture online, it got us thinking; what is the perfect amount of time to soak in the hot tub? It can be tempting to socialize in your tub and unwind after a long day of work, but at what point is it time to get out? We are all familiar with
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After years of doctors telling diabetics to stay out of hot tubs, it seems that advice is starting to change. Apparently soaking in a hot tub is actually beneficial to people suffering from type 2 diabetes. In this age of obesity, diabetes has become something of an epidemic. Currently one out of every 10 people
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This is one time that “getting into hot water” is good for you. From simple relaxation and detoxification, to improved sleep, to reduced stress levels, regular hot tub use has proven health benefits. Our bodies intuitively know this, and are grateful whenever we let ourselves soak in a spa’s hot, gurgling water...
It has long been suggested that saunas are good for your health; supposedly you get in, sweat out toxins, and get out refreshed and healthier. Finns have been using saunas since the ice ages for relaxation, detoxification, and an afterglow of clear, healthy skin. It’s such a cultural phenomenon that in Finland, the number of
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