New Research: Hot Tubs Improve Brain and Kidney HealthBy The Spa Master, September 24, 2010Additional Health Benefits of Hot Tub TherapyReferring to past study results, researchers at NASMI suggest that hot tub therapy, with immersion up to the shoulders or neck, increases blood circulation to the brain. They believe that this effect of increased blood flow to the brain could result in increased cognitive function. In other words, you may just be a little smarter while soaking in your hot tub. Warm water immersion may also help with recovery after traumatic head and brain injuries and it could prove to be an effective therapy for those who have experienced strokes.There is also some evidence that suggests that immersion in hot tubs can positively affect kidney function. During warm water immersion renal function can become more efficient and edemas can be reduced when they are present (Becker et al.). This could be great news for those experiencing reduced kidney function due to any of several conditions.Recent Articles See All "Self Cleaning Hot Tubs" - Fact or Fiction Hot Tubs Author:The Spa Master Posted:July 11, 2011 The "Ideal Hot Tub" When people consider adding a hot tub or spa to their home, their primary focus is usually the associated health benefits, its size and its unique features. Most people would like to avoid using words like maintenance, cleaning, checking, adding and changing. Everyone wishes that you could just fill up the hot tub once, turn it on and forget it for the next 20 years! Now that would […] Read More Step by Step Guide on Installing a Hot Tub Costs Hot Tubs Installation Author:The Spa Master Posted:November 26, 2010 How To Install A Hot Tub For all you list oriented people, here is a “How To Install A Hot Tub” graphic to help you with your next hot tub installation! Read More New Research: Hot Tubs Improve Nervous System and Physical Health - Part 2 Health | Well Being Hot Tubs Author:The Spa Master Posted:September 24, 2010 New Research on Hot Tub Therapy Uncovers What the “Ahhh” is All About Research by leading physicians and scientists shows that the body and mind undergo significant changes while soaking in warm water and that these changes can be greatly beneficial to health and wellness. For thousands of years it has been understood that soaking […] Read More New Research: Hot Tubs Improve Cardiovascular System Health Health | Well Being Hot Tubs Author:The Spa Master Posted:September 24, 2010 Benefits of Water Immersion Therapy to the Cardiovascular System Scientific findings by the National Aquatics & Sports Medicine Institute and others show that immersion to the neck, as is experienced in a hot tub, causes a shift in blood volume, moving it from the body’s extremities to the chest area. This shift increases the amount […] Read More New Research: Hot Tubs Improve Joint and Muscle Health Health | Well Being Hot Tubs Author:The Spa Master Posted:September 24, 2010 Benefits of Hot Water to the Muscles and Joints A NASMI study and other scientific research suggest that hot water therapy, 98-102°F, helps to increase blood circulation within the muscles. This is likely one of the reasons that soaking in a hot tub or warm bath often relieves muscle and joint soreness. Researchers, including Dr. Becker of […] Read More New Research: Hot Tubs Reduce Hypertension Health | Well Being Hot Tubs Author:The Spa Master Posted:September 24, 2010 Hot Tub Therapy Results in Lasting Reduced Hypertension Recent NASMI studies show that warm water immersion like that offered by hot tub therapy significantly decreases both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. In these studies a reduction in blood pressure also occurred during immersion in cold and neutral temperatures to a degree. However, diastolic blood pressure was reduced […] Read More