How well you rest at night directly impacts how you feel during the day, yet millions of people have difficulty sleeping. Whether it’s tossing and turning, an inability to fall asleep or just an uneasy restlessness that makes it impossible to get comfortable, not getting adequate sleep is a common complaint for folks of all ages. If you’ve tried everything, and you’re still not finding relief, here are three proven tricks for getting the rest you need.
Create a Consistent Sleep-Wake Cycle - Believe it or not, the human body performs better when there is some regularity and consistency to what it does. One of the most important strategies for improving sleep is to create a consistent sleep-wake schedule. When you go off to bed and get up around the same time every day, it’s much easier to fall asleep. It’s about getting in sync with your body’s natural circadian rhythm, or the pattern of awake-sleep that fits your specific needs best. Stick to a schedule and those 5 or 6 hours you do get will find you more refreshed, more rejuvenated and ready to face the day.
Stay Out of Your Own Head - It may sound silly, but how often do you worry or brainstorm ideas while wrestling with falling asleep? The truth is most people fill their head replaying events that took place during the day, forcing the brain to work overtime, reducing the chance of drifting off peacefully. If you find that you’re thinking about non-sleep activities, remind yourself to stop and make it a point to put work-related ideas or worrisome thoughts on the back burner until the morning. By making a conscious effort to leave distracting thoughts alone, you calm the mind, which significantly increases the likelihood of falling asleep.
Soak in a Hot Tub - An easy way to transition the body from awake to sleep without any effort at all is to soak in the warm, relaxing water of a hot tub. Hot tub bathing is ideal for calming the body and preparing the mind to slow down and rest. Warm, massaging water is soothing and it naturally relaxes stiff, tight muscles and joints that make it difficult to rest comfortably. But there’s more to it than that, because the elevated heat of a hot tub raises core body temperature and increases blood flow. When you get out of the tub, your body temperature drops, which signals the brain that it’s time to sleep.
Learning how to sleep better takes practice, but with time and a few good tips, even the worst restlessness can be a thing of the past. Set a sleep schedule and try to stick to it, practice putting aside distracting thoughts until morning and consider soaking your way to a deep peaceful sleep with a pre-bedtime dip in the warm, massaging water of a hot tub.
Hot Tubs Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, MN
To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.
Consumers wanting to learn are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa
HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
When temperatures are mild, most people spend a considerable amount of time outside. Whether it’s taking a walk after dinner, washing the car or simply lounging on the front porch, outdoor time is frequent. But when the temperature drops, it’s more difficult to get outside and fresh air is limited to the few seconds we spend moving from our vehicles to indoors.
Over a long winter season, lack of fresh air and sunshine impacts mood, leaving many of us grumpy and miserable. Don’t suffer another day when you don’t have to. Here’s how to beat “winter blues” and some other benefits of hot tubbing outdoors.
Elevate Mood - There’s no question, using a hot tub when you’re grumpy can lift your spirits. Now add the open air and it’s almost impossible not to feel instantly rejuvenated. Hot tubbing in the great outdoors (even if it’s the backyard) is one of the easiest ways to elevate a sour mood. With heated massage, aches and pains are a distant memory and stress melts away, leaving the sound of rippling water and the sensation of cold air and hot skin. A twenty-minute dip is all you need to beat the blues.
Mental Relaxation - Spending time outdoors has a tremendous positive impact on one’s mental state of mind. A few minutes communing with nature and you have a clear mind. It’s an opportunity to become more focused, making it easier to prioritize. In fact, using a hot tub outdoors is one of the most effective ways to foster creativity and innovation. This is the quiet serenity you need to come up with a better plan, a newer strategy and a fail proof solution to all that you do.
Boost Immunity - Believe it or not, lounging in your hot tub outside may be the perfect way to stave off the winter flu and there’s evidence to support the idea that just being in nature can actually boost immunity. Scientists note that spending time around trees and bushes increases exposure to phytoncides, which increases immune function, helping you stay healthier longer. While there are many possibilities, one very obvious reason has to do with decreased stress. The less stress you feel, the healthier you are and the less likely you are to get sick.
Winter time hot tubbing in the great outdoors is an experience everyone should have the pleasure to enjoy. After all, nature, in all of its glory, helps us feel calm, elevates our mood and keeps us at peace regardless of the weather. Let the stress go and take a dip outside to feel great!
Hot Tubs Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, MN
To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.
Consumers wanting to learn are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa
HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
When temperatures are mild, most people spend a considerable amount of time outside. Whether it’s taking a walk after dinner, washing the car or simply lounging on the front porch, outdoor time is frequent. But when the temperature drops, it’s more difficult to get outside and fresh air is limited to the few seconds we spend moving from our vehicles to indoors.
Over a long winter season, lack of fresh air and sunshine impacts mood, leaving many of us grumpy and miserable. Don’t suffer another day when you don’t have to. Here’s how to beat “winter blues” and some other benefits of hot tubbing outdoors.
Elevate Mood - There’s no question, using a hot tub when you’re grumpy can lift your spirits. Now add the open air and it’s almost impossible not to feel instantly rejuvenated. Hot tubbing in the great outdoors (even if it’s the backyard) is one of the easiest ways to elevate a sour mood. With heated massage, aches and pains are a distant memory and stress melts away, leaving the sound of rippling water and the sensation of cold air and hot skin. A twenty-minute dip is all you need to beat the blues.
Mental Relaxation - Spending time outdoors has a tremendous positive impact on one’s mental state of mind. A few minutes communing with nature and you have a clear mind. It’s an opportunity to become more focused, making it easier to prioritize. In fact, using a hot tub outdoors is one of the most effective ways to foster creativity and innovation. This is the quiet serenity you need to come up with a better plan, a newer strategy and a fail proof solution to all that you do.
Boost Immunity - Believe it or not, lounging in your hot tub outside may be the perfect way to stave off the winter flu and there’s evidence to support the idea that just being in nature can actually boost immunity. Scientists note that spending time around trees and bushes increases exposure to phytoncides, which increases immune function, helping you stay healthier longer. While there are many possibilities, one very obvious reason has to do with decreased stress. The less stress you feel, the healthier you are and the less likely you are to get sick.
Winter time hot tubbing in the great outdoors is an experience everyone should have the pleasure to enjoy. After all, nature, in all of its glory, helps us feel calm, elevates our mood and keeps us at peace regardless of the weather. Let the stress go and take a dip outside to feel great!
Hot Tubs Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, MN
To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.
Consumers wanting to learn are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa
HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
What is it about the holiday season that gets us so stressed out? Is it the planning and coordinating? Family responsibilities? The family? It seems no matter how hard we try, tension, pressure and anxiety sneak in every year, dragging us down and putting a damper on what should be one of the most enjoyable and relaxing times of the year. Take a different spin this year and make it the season to relax. Here’s how to enjoy an in-home hot tub for some well deserved pre-holiday bliss.
Plan a “Date Night” - Whether you have kids or not, when is the last time you and your significant other actually spent a quality evening together? If you’re having trouble placing the date, then you’re more than over due for a date night. Sure, money is tight with the holidays coming and it’s not so easy to plan a fun evening without it costing an arm and a leg. That’s where the hot tub comes in. Imagine a romantic dinner followed by a relaxing and soothing dip in the hot tub for some intimate R&R. Date night doesn’t always have to involve a fancy restaurant or expensive outing. In fact, without the hassle of driving, parking and fighting traffic, the night is already a success.
Take Some “Me” Time - You are not alone if you have a demanding schedule. Everyone has deadlines and commitments and with the holidays almost here, things are getting busier than ever. Smart people have learned to balance life with relaxation by taking that “me” time every chance they get. The truth is, by giving yourself a break, you end up being more productive in the end. Plan to use the hot tub for twenty minutes at the end of the work day or as an easy transition from awake to sleep before bed. Soaking in the warm water and relaxing with personalized massage gives your mind and body the chance to rest, refresh and recharge.
Make it a Family Affair - Too often, when our lives get busy, it’s easy to forget to make family time a priority. Before the holiday madness emerges, plan to set aside some time in the evenings or on a weekend to relax with the ones you love. Enjoying a hot tub together is one of the easiest ways to engage teenagers in meaningful conversation and get the whole family laughing and having a good time. With no distractions from cell phones, television or computers, it’s easier than ever to stay connected with those who mean the most to you.
This holiday season, make it more about relaxation and less about stress and pressure. Spend some quality time, with the one you love, soaking in the hot tub for a special night in, grab that important “me” time you deserve and enjoy undistracted conversation with the whole family. Soaking in the warmth and comfort of an in-home hot tub is the perfect way to start the season off right.
Hot Tubs Hudson, Portable Spas River Falls, WI
To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.
Consumers wanting to learn are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa
HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
What is it about the holiday season that gets us so stressed out? Is it the planning and coordinating? Family responsibilities? The family? It seems no matter how hard we try, tension, pressure and anxiety sneak in every year, dragging us down and putting a damper on what should be one of the most enjoyable and relaxing times of the year. Take a different spin this year and make it the season to relax. Here’s how to enjoy an in-home hot tub for some well deserved pre-holiday bliss.
Plan a “Date Night” - Whether you have kids or not, when is the last time you and your significant other actually spent a quality evening together? If you’re having trouble placing the date, then you’re more than over due for a date night. Sure, money is tight with the holidays coming and it’s not so easy to plan a fun evening without it costing an arm and a leg. That’s where the hot tub comes in. Imagine a romantic dinner followed by a relaxing and soothing dip in the hot tub for some intimate R&R. Date night doesn’t always have to involve a fancy restaurant or expensive outing. In fact, without the hassle of driving, parking and fighting traffic, the night is already a success.
Take Some “Me” Time - You are not alone if you have a demanding schedule. Everyone has deadlines and commitments and with the holidays almost here, things are getting busier than ever. Smart people have learned to balance life with relaxation by taking that “me” time every chance they get. The truth is, by giving yourself a break, you end up being more productive in the end. Plan to use the hot tub for twenty minutes at the end of the work day or as an easy transition from awake to sleep before bed. Soaking in the warm water and relaxing with personalized massage gives your mind and body the chance to rest, refresh and recharge.
Make it a Family Affair - Too often, when our lives get busy, it’s easy to forget to make family time a priority. Before the holiday madness emerges, plan to set aside some time in the evenings or on a weekend to relax with the ones you love. Enjoying a hot tub together is one of the easiest ways to engage teenagers in meaningful conversation and get the whole family laughing and having a good time. With no distractions from cell phones, television or computers, it’s easier than ever to stay connected with those who mean the most to you.
This holiday season, make it more about relaxation and less about stress and pressure. Spend some quality time, with the one you love, soaking in the hot tub for a special night in, grab that important “me” time you deserve and enjoy undistracted conversation with the whole family. Soaking in the warmth and comfort of an in-home hot tub is the perfect way to start the season off right.
Hot Tubs Hudson, Portable Spas River Falls, WI
To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.
Consumers wanting to learn are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa
HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
It’s three in the morning and you have a busy day tomorrow, but you just can’t seem to stop tossing and turning. It’s impossible to get comfortable. Sound familiar? The truth is, you’re not alone if you experience sleep-related troubles at least a couple of times a month. In fact, studies confirm that as many as one out of every four workers in the United States suffer from insomnia. That’s a lot of time spent tossing and not a lot of time spent sleeping. The good news is, you can beat insomnia and do it naturally with a fifteen minute soak in the hot tub. Here’s how:
Ease the Transition Into a Deeper Sleep - When the body falls asleep, it typically goes through different stages. The first stage is a light sleep, which leads to a deep, sound sleep, called REM sleep. The REM stage is important because this is where the body restores energy, repairs and nourishes itself. Often, even if you manage to drift off, it’s difficult to make the transition from light sleep to deep sleep. Using a hot tub is an easy way to help the body move into REM sleep. It has to do with a drop in body temperature which alerts the brain that deep sleep is coming. Soaking in a hot tub causes body temperature to rise. When you get out of the water and prepare for bed, temperature drops, easing the transition into a deep sleep.
Calm the Brain, Relax the Mind - Too often, part of the reason many of us toss and turn at night is because we simply can’t stop replaying the events of the day in our head. Whether it was an unusually difficult conversation, a missed opportunity or a high stress situation, not being able to shut the mind down causes the body to stay alert. Sitting in warm, relaxing water is soothing physically as well as mentally, creating calm and peace to slow your thoughts, and finally get the rest you need.
Relax Sore, Stiff Muscles - Sometimes it’s difficult to sleep - not because of a racing mind, but because of pain. Whether it’s arthritis, a stiff neck from stress or chronic back pain, it’s nearly impossible to get a good night’s rest when you can’t find relief. Luckily, a quick twenty-minute soak prior to going to bed is an all-natural and safe way to relax sore muscles and joints. With targeted massage, it’s easy to direct high-powered jets precisely where pain is the worst, bringing instant relief and comfort.
Insomnia isn’t rare or something most of us don’t have to worry about. Millions of people suffer from a lack of sleep, resulting in physical and emotional problems that can jeopardize performance at work and at home. Using a hot tub is a safe, natural way to induce the deep, restorative sleep that we need to look and feel our best. A twenty-minute soak before bed and drifting off to a good night’s sleep has never been easier.
Hot Tubs Hudson, Portable Spas River Falls, WI
To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.
Consumers wanting to learn are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa
HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide, “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
