Hot tubs: How healthy are they really?
Whirlpools: Bubbling Source of Well-Being
Under the deep blue of the evening sky, with the stars twinkling, you lie relaxed in your whirlpool on the terrace. Water bubbles bubble to the surface and massage jets pamper your back. Around the pool, candles set the mood – every now, and then you open your eyes to sip your favorite drink. All stress and tension will fall away in seconds.
Relaxing massage in the hot whirlpool
In a hot tub, you can sit back and enjoy the summer evening alone or with others. A hot tub is pure relaxation! Under the water, water jets give a pleasant massage. With most whirlpools, you choose the water temperature yourself. This prevents the water from freezing in sub-zero temperatures, even in winter. To keep the water always hygienically clean, built-in and digitally controlled water purification system filters the water.
Positive effects of the whirlpool
No one needs to be convinced that a bath in a whirlpool is good for you: the warmth and the warm water relax and invigorate. A bath in a hot tub pampers body and soul and its health effects are of great benefit: Today, whirlpools are available not only in saunas and wellness hotels, but also in renowned spa clinics and rehabilitation facilities: They regenerate muscles and joints.
Bubbling source of health
People with joint problems in particular benefit from a bath in a whirlpool. The warm water supports about 90 percent of the body’s weight, and joints and tendons are noticeably relieved and can be moved and stretched. The jets of water stimulate the metabolism and the skin, veins and connective tissue, which become beautifully elastic as a result. Tensions are released as if by magic. The warm water also strengthens the immune system, the lymphatic flow is pleasantly stimulated, and waste products are removed from the body more quickly.
A bath in the whirlpool helps with these health complaints:
- Arthritis
- Rheumatism
- Circulatory disorders
- Cardiovascular diseases
A whirlpool bath also has positive effects on the respiratory system. In arthritis, the gentle massage of the bubbles reduces joint and muscle stiffness. Last but not least, the relaxing effect releases happiness hormones, from which the whole person benefits.
Hot tub germ warmer
No ten horses can get me into a whirlpool, is the opinion of some people. Because some dangers lurk in the comfortably warm water: germs and bacteria. These find ideal conditions in the feel-good climate. Bacteria in particular can easily be caught in a whirlpool. These are brought in by the users themselves – bacteria can be found on the skin, hair, and body parts of everyone.
Legionella in hot tubs has also been heard of from time to time. The health risk from Legionella is especially great in hot tubs because the vapors from the hot water carry the bacteria into the lungs of the bather. For young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, this can be dangerous. But this is no reason to panic.
Hygiene in the hot tub
Hygiene is paramount in a hot tub. So before use and preferably afterward, shower thoroughly and change your bathing clothes. The water should be cleaned regularly and changed at intervals.
Conclusion:
A bath in a whirlpool is a pleasure, and you should treat yourself to it more often. If you follow some hygiene rules, a bath will certainly remain without consequences. People with a heart attack or stroke, as well as small children and elderly people, should nevertheless be careful and better ask their doctor in advance whether the circulation is cooperating.
