A Short History of Hot Tubs

History of Hot Tubs

Exclusive summary about History on Hot Tubs By Sam Spade

The concept of the hot tub is not a new one. By the 1900's, hot tubs were being constructed using items such as olive and wine tanks and water troughs. In addition to alleviating stress, there are many other benefits to owning a hot tub. If you do a lot of entertaining a hot tub will make your parties even more enjoyable.

Should you decide to sell your home, a hot tub is a wonderful selling point. Many doctors recommend hot tub sessions for those who have suffered certain types of injury. In many cases a hot tub can be a tax-deductible expense, as long as it is physician prescribed.

Hot tubs are available in a wide variety of sizes, styles and price ranges. Hot tubs can be used year-round.

The History And Health Benefits Of Hot Tubs

Exclusive summary about History on Hot Tubs By Julie-Ann Amos

For many years, hot tubs and home spas were the exclusive luxuries of the wealthy. They were expensive to buy, expensive to operate and not very reliable. With the onset of better manufacturing and better materials, and lower prices, however, the popularity of hot tubs and home spas began to soar.

Spas Throughout History

History gives us many examples of spas being used as integral parts of life for many civilizations. The Romans are perhaps the most famous for their bathhouses, which became centers of social life and a common daily activity for the elite classes. Other cultures made use of spa-like hot baths as well, including the ancient peoples of China and Japan.

What did these civilizations know that others didn’t? Setting aside technological differences, some of the earliest spa enthusiasts appreciated the health benefits of using hot water to relax the body, open the pores of the skin, and generally promote better health. Cleanliness was considered healthful and a sign of prosperity – after all, you had to be pretty well off to afford the bath facilities themselves and to have the leisure time to partake of their benefits.