- The hotter you hot tub water gets the more bacteria you grow. In 100 degree spa water, bacteria doubles every 20 minutes
- Heat causes Carbon Dioxide to become less soluble in water forcing it to gas off.
- Spa aeriation and venturi air injection (the bubbles in your hot tub) elimate carbon dioxide. This can cause your pH to rise making your water cloudy and cause possible scale formation.
- The jet action in your spa scrubs dirt and oil off your skin. That in conjuction with the heat and the small amount of water makes your spa extremely dirty. Think of it this way : 4 people in a spa = 160 people in a pool.
- By immersing yourself in hot water for 15 minutes before bedtime, your body temperature rises and enhances your ability to fall asleep faster (National Sleep Foundation)
- Warm, pulsating water increases blood supply to aching joints, which helps to remove inflammatory particles from the area and relieves pain.
- The buoyancy of the water relaxes muscles, and warm water decreases muscle tension that allows for greater flexibility.
- A recent study at the Mayo Clinic found that soaking in a hot bath gives many of the health benefits of exercise with less strain on the heart. Soaking in a hot bath increases the heart rate while it lowers blood pressure rather than raising it as does other forms of exercise.
- Relieve Back and Knee Pain: Four out of five Americans suffer from chronic back pain, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Many studies show that hydrotherapy alleviates lower back pain and knee ailments by reducing stress and stiffness.
Facts You Did Not Know About Your Hot Tub
Here are just a few interested facts about your hot tub spa that you may not know.Bookmark This Share on Facebook Tweet This Delicious StumbleUpon Email This
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