The 7 benefits of hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is the practice of using water to promote physical and mental health. It involves immersing the body in water, or water-based activities such as jetting, hot tubs, ice baths and saunas. In recent years, hydrotherapy has become very popular as a way to relax and relieve stress – something easily achieved with one of our spa well-being systems.

Moreover, it’s also a great way to improve your physical fitness, boost immunity and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. There are many different types of hydrotherapy that you can enjoy for different benefits. In this blog post, we take a look at some of the main advantages of incorporating hydrotherapy into your lifestyle.

Rejuvenation

Taking a bath can be a very relaxing and rejuvenating experience. It involves immersing your whole body in warm water, which can help to reduce stress, improve your circulation and boost your immunity. You may also choose to add essential oils to your bath to enhance these benefits. Our ET-Lotus systems allow the bather to fully control the spa environment and create the perfect massage experience. Bath in luxury with the use of water, air, light and sound! Taking a bath in the evenings can be a great mood-boost and an aid to a good night’s sleep. 

Stress relief

The healing properties of thermal water have been well documented for centuries and have since been used to treat medical problems and reduce stress. It does this by increasing blood flow to the skin, which helps to release toxins from the body. As a result, you will feel less anxious, more relaxed and have a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure. You can enjoy all of these benefits by taking a warm bath with some Epsom salts or other minerals. You can also add essential oils such as lavender to your bath water to enhance these benefits.

Improves circulation

Another great benefit of hydrotherapy is that it can improve your circulation. By increasing blood flow to your skin, it can boost your metabolism and help to flush toxins out of your body. This can help to prevent cellulite, varicose veins, spider veins and poor circulation. You can enjoy these benefits by taking a warm bath with Epsom salts or Himalayan salt. Using a foot spa machine to massage your feet will also have a similar effect. 

Help with chronic pain

Hydrotherapy has been found to help with chronic pain conditions such as arthritis. This is because warm water can help to relax your muscles and stimulate your nervous system, which can help to reduce inflammation. It can also be great for helping people to recover from injuries, especially if they are receiving physical therapy.

Promote better skin and hair

Hydrotherapy is great for promoting healthy skin and hair. It can help to boost your skin’s immunity and improve its ability to retain moisture. This can help to prevent and reduce wrinkles, acne, psoriasis and dandruff. It can also help to protect your hair from damage, such as sun damage, that can cause it to break easily.

Boost immunity

Taking a hydrotherapy bath can help your body to produce more white blood cells, which are responsible for fighting off infections. This can help you to recover from surgery or any other illness more quickly. It can also reduce your risk of catching colds and flu, as well as other infectious diseases. You can enjoy all of these benefits by taking a bath in one of our spa well-being systems. You can also add essential oils such as eucalyptus to enhance these benefits.

Reduce risk of chronic disease

Taking a hydrotherapy bath can help to reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and various cancers. This is because it helps to reduce your body’s production of stress hormones and boosts your metabolism. This can significantly reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases.

Conclusion

Hydrotherapy is a great way to relax and relieve stress as well as benefiting your physical fitness and health. It can be very useful for people recovering from injuries, as well as those who suffer from chronic pain. It can also help to prevent and reduce wrinkles and protect your hair from damage.

Bathing is a simple way to support a positive well-being by helping you to relax while simultaneously strengthening your immune system. At ET-Lotus, we have over 100 years of experience and expertise building bespoke, luxury systems to support your well-being aspirations. 

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