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According the National Sleep Foundation, 30-40% of adult Americans suffer from some type of insomnia over the course of a year, with 10-15% experiencing chronic sleep issues. That means over 130 million Americans have sleep issues—more than any other country worldwide! (Talk about the WRONG kind of overachieving!) The next time you’re having a run … Read More

It’s staggering how much money is spent every year to cover up blemishes and other imperfections of the skin. Estimates regularly place the number of dollars spent annually at over 10 billion dollars! Here’s a surefire way to help heal your skin, heal wounds faster, and give it that healthy youthful glow: take a sauna. … Read More

There is an exciting study underway providing updated information on the benefits of hot tub soaking—and it’s rooted right here in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Bruce Becker is a research professor and director of the National Aquatics & Sports Medicine Institute at Washington State University. Dr. Becker also conducts aquatic therapy studies for the National … Read More

For those living with arthritis, a terrific way to get relief and help out those joints is to exercise in your hot tub. According to the Arthritis Foundation, stretching and exercising in your hot tub can be the perfect way to relieve aches and stiffness related to arthritis. By doing exercises in hot water, you’ll … Read More

More and more people are discovering they suffer from a condition which is more common than originally thought: Restless Leg Syndrome. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is described as a strong urge to move your legs repeatedly. Some sufferers describe it as uneasiness felt deep inside the legs, and the need to move them is overwhelming. … Read More

If you’re a swimmer, triathlete, cyclist, or marathon runner, here’s a great way to increase your performance times—take a sauna. In 2007, New Zealand’s University of Otago performed a study tied to sauna use after a 5k run. The study, performed by their sports scientists, involved six male runners who trained six to seven times … Read More

Today, May 12 is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. More studies emerge month after month about the wonderful therapeutic benefits of regular soaking in a hot tub. Many sites about reducing the physical complaints of those dealing with fibromyalgia site that hot tub soaking may help. Fibromyalgia is described as widespread pain, usually involving 18 key … Read More

Yes, hot tubs are fun, a treat, an escape…but they do have a myriad of terrific health benefits as well. One benefit of regular hot tub soaking can be keeping your blood pressure in check. While no one but your doctor should instruct you on what to do if your blood pressure is above healthy … Read More

Hurray, it’s May! Hopefully most of the cold wet days we’ve been experiencing (to such a huge degree!) are behind us now. If you’ve been discouraged to head out to your hot tub for that healthy morning or evening soak, now’s the time to get back in the habit. It will certainly improve your mood … Read More

Bikram Yoga lovers—install your own sauna at home!   It’s been around since the ‘70’s, but Bikram Yoga seems to be experiencing a surge of popularity. Bikram Yoga requires a room heated to 105 plus degrees with a decent amount of humidity to aid in getting the most benefit out of the 90 minutes a … Read More

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