It’s the season of love, heart shaped chocolates, and punny greeting cards (we love you a waffle lot too!). And that means it’s also American Heart Month, a time to reflect on taking care of yourself through living a heart-healthy lifestyle. At Texas Hot Tub Company, we are here to help toward this endeavor. Treat yourself for Valentine’s Day by investing in your heart health with a Hot Spring® hot tub.
Decrease (and Prevent) Heart Damaging High Blood Pressure
Did you know that nearly half of all Americans suffer from high blood pressure? Chances are that you or someone close to you is at risk of having chronically elevated blood pressure. Far more than feelings of stress, high blood pressure can lead to more serious health concerns such as heart disease and stroke.
When it comes to blood pressure, the old adage holds true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Some proven ways to lower your blood pressure include eating a balanced diet, maintaining normal BMI, and regular exercise. In addition, regularly using a hot tub has been shown to help lower blood pressure. Soaking in the heat of a hot tub calms your body, increases blood volume, and reduces the strain on your heart. As a result, your blood pressure decreases.
Increase Circulation Throughout the Body
Each organ in the body requires an adequate supply of oxygen and blood to function properly. When they don’t get what they need, your body’s health and performance suffers. Poor circulation is the primary culprit in many cases of numbness, pain, tingling, or cold parts of the body. It can also lead to chest pain, bulging veins, and muscle weakness.
When your body soaks in the high temperatures of a hot tub, your blood vessels widen, which allows more blood to flow through them. Not only does this help decrease blood pressure, it also allows more blood and oxygen to reach vital organs and helps them heal and function as intended.
Even more, the advanced massage and jet systems of a Hot Spring hot tub encourages increased blood flow through the body. Get a full-body massage or pinpoint specific locations, both which can contribute to improved heart health. Choose from a wide variety of exceptional jets for your Hot Spring hot tub.
Decrease Stress Levels and its Strain on the Heart
Chronic stress has a long list of detrimental side effects, not the least of which is decreased heart health. Regular hot tub use is an excellent aid to lowering the amount of cortisol, the stress-causing hormone, in your body. Not only that, hot tub use can increase the amount of serotonin in your body, the joy-creating and stress-reducing hormone.
Improve Your Heart Health This Valentine’s Day
Make heart health a priority and order your Hot Spring hot tub for this Valentine’s Day. As always, consult with your doctor if you have further questions or concerns about your heart health and hot tub use. Contact Texas Hot Tub Company today or stop by any of our Fort Worth, Dallas, or Austin locations to get your Hot Spring hot tub before the big day.