The Hot Tub Lady

Five Lifestyle Tips To Keep The Winter Blues Away Our guest blogger this month is Debra DiPietro, the creator of the award winning blog, The Warm Milk Journal . Her mission is to live the life of our dreams by day and sleep restfully at night. When not writing or working as a social media specialist, you can find Debra walking and dreaming at the beach or sweating it out at her neighborhood Bikram Yoga studio. Debra lives in sunny Atlantic Beach, Florida with husband John, daughter Aimee, and cats Patches and Mew. Now that we have set the clocks back an hour, it can feel like we are immersed in darkness. This is the time of year when many people are prone to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and may exhibit signs of depression. If you are feeling less energetic, more irritable, are craving carbohydrates, sleeping more, and have less interest in your usual activities, you are not alone. Approximately 3% of our population is affected by this disorder. The lack of daylight causes ...

Why 20 Minutes Matter We recognize how tough it can be to squeeze time in for relaxing or rejuvenating amid a hectic schedule. We named our blog “20-minute Renewal” to remind ourselves (and our readers) that even a modest effort can put us on the path to establishing daily self-care habits. Just 20-minutes in a hot tub is all you need to release tensions, relax muscles and let go of all the clutter in your head. According to recent science, it’s   no coincidence that 20 minutes seems ideal.  In recent years, there has been an increase in academic study on the effects of spa use—also called warm water immersion—particularly in 20-minute intervals. Two researchers are leading the charge, Dr. Bruce Becker of Washington State University and Dr. Doreen Stiskal of Seton Hall University, and both have focused their studies around 20-minute sessions. To get a clearer picture, let’s delve into the science. As Dr. Stiskal puts it , “the body gains the maximum benefit of warm water...

5 Health Benefits Of A Hot Tub For Active People Few things feel as good as performing at your best. As Weekend Warriors, we strive to run a fast 10k race, shoot a low round in golf, or win our Saturday tennis match. Doing well and earning bragging rights is part of the fun! But leaving it all out on the course can wreak havoc on our bodies and make it tough to return to the game. If you are looking for a way to recover fast so you can stay competitive, then look to the health benefits of a hot tub. There are no guarantees you will be an All-Star at every outing. But stacking the deck in your favor could get you inducted into your own personal Hall of Fame. Including hydrotherapy into your routine can transform your athletic performance. Intrigued? If your muscles and mind could use a boost, then the following benefits should be of interest to you: 1. Increases circulation .  To achieve a higher level of performance on and off the field depends on the health of your muscles...