The Greeks and Romans used hot water to treat dozens of conditions. Hot tubs incorporate 3 of nature’s most powerful agents: heat, water, and air. We know this as the hot tub bubbling action that invigorates and gently massages the body, relieving aches and pains.

This is 100% natural therapy, safely used by physical therapists, hospitals, sports physicians, and health spas around the world. Consult with your physician to see if it can benefit you. Three basic elements make up hot water therapy: heat, buoyancy, and massage.

Soaking in hot water raises the body temperature and causes the blood vessels to dilate, to increase circulation—great for the elderly or those with neuropathy.

• The buoyancy of the water reduces body weight to only 10-15%, relieving pressure on joints and muscles while creating the relaxing sensation of floating—helpful for those with arthritis, or recovering from an injury.

• The massaging action of a spa is created by jet streams of water and air. This energized warm-water stream relaxes tight muscles and stimulates the release of endorphins, your body’s natural pain killers.

Weight Loss and Cellulite Reduction

At first it may sound hard to believe, but studies has shown that regular use of a hot tub can aid in weight loss, as well as diminish the appearance of cellulite. Soaking in warm bubbling water simulates exercise by dilating blood vessels and promoting better circulation, as it relaxes the skin and muscles. It can also increase the heart rate, while lowering blood pressure. This seems to indicate that soaking in a hot tub may be good for your body in many ways.

Results showed that subjects lost an average of nearly four pounds each over a 3 week period. That’s over a pound per week, just by soaking in a hot tub.

Regular use of hot tubs may also help to diminish the appearance of cellulite. These fatty deposits typically gather on the hips, thighs, and buttocks of most women past their 30s and can never be fully eliminated. The design of a woman’s body naturally causes the skin to dimple out, whether she is overweight or thin.

By improving circulation to the areas affected by cellulite, the appearance of the unsightly deposits can be reduced. Hot tub hydrotherapy tones the body tissue, reduces fluid retention, and relieves swelling. All of these benefits combined can result in the reduction of the appearance of cellulite.

Caution: If you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or any other medical condition, you must consult with your physician before beginning any hot water therapy program. Your doctor can help determine if it’s right for you.  Infants and children are more sensitive to the effects of heat, and experts recommend shorter soaking times. Consult your pediatrician.  See  for other important information.