The origins of the spa
For centuries, many cultures have enjoyed communal hot baths. The Romans filled vast basins with hot water, and hundreds of people would gather there to socialize. In Japan, hot baths, called Ofuros, have been a family tradition for millennia.
In the United States, this practice, inspired by the Ofuros, only appeared at the beginning of the century.
In California, around the 1960s, the spa revolution took off! To relieve their son's arthritic pain, the Jacuzzi family thought of adding massage jets to the action of the hot water.
Good for sleep
When the water temperature is between 33°C and 37°C, it helps to lower body temperature, which will help you fall asleep more easily.
Good for relaxation
A spa session should last between 15 and 30 minutes to be beneficial, i.e. 5 minutes per station.
The warm water combined with the action of the jets improves blood circulation and eliminates excess lactic acid deposited on the muscles after physical exertion. Furthermore, being submerged in water makes our bodies feel much lighter. This reduces pressure on the muscles and joints, increasing the feeling of relaxation.
Good for arthritis
The relatively high water temperature in a spa helps to relieve pain associated with arthritis.
This has the following effects:
- Reduce joint swelling by warming them;
- To soften collagen tissues, which improves their mobility;
- Stimulating the production of a pain-relieving hormone: endorphin;
- Improve range of motion.
Good for diabetes
Did you know that the majority of diabetics (90% of cases) have type 2 diabetes?
For these people, regular spa sessions help to lower blood glucose (sugar) levels.
Finally, by improving blood circulation, using a spa also helps to relieve varicose veins, inflammation, rheumatism, cellulite, back pain and stress.
