Showing posts with label home spas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home spas. Show all posts

October 07, 2009

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.

April 23, 2009

Home Spas


Home Spas - They're Not Just For The Rich & Famous Anymore!

Aaah, a spa! Having access to home spas means that although parties may start out in the living rooms, they often end up in the "spa room" accompanied by soft music, low lights, a little wine or spirits and a whole lot of relaxing.

Today, home spas come in shapes, colors and sizes to match any taste, budget and available space. There are "family size" home spas with lots of seating room all the way down to cozy ones that just fit two.

The latest models of home spas include a wide variety of lighting, music, water jet and seating options. Home spas can be located almost anywhere that you have the space plus access to water and electricity.

Portable home spas can be setup and moved relatively easily. Although home spas are low maintenance, they aren't "no maintenance".

Here are some important safety tips for users of home spas:

  • Read and follow all maintenance and usage instructions fully. Chemical poisoning or electrical shock, while unlikely, could result if you fail to follow instructions.
  • Never allow the water temperature to exceed 104F (40C)
  • Never enjoy your spa alone. You could fall asleep and drown.
  • Never use the spa if you are pregnant.
  • Never use the spa if you are intoxicated.
  • Check with your doctor if you are taking medications before using the spa.
  • Always lock down the spa cover when not in use. Children and pets could fall in and drown.

Create a Spa Retreat at Home!

SPA TREATMENTS

Widely used in spas,
bath salts or salt scrubs made with sea salts are wonderful for their detoxifying properties.

SPA TOOLS

If you’re giving yourself a body treatment, have a body brush, loofah or sponge within easy reach. The ancient spas of Japan were known for their dry brushing techniques.

DRY OFF

Pamper yourself with classic and elegant spa garb – a luxuriously thick white terrycloth robe.

MOISTURIZE

Water from the bath has a drying effect on the skin. To make the most of your skin replenishment, keep a special body lotion for spa days – one with an aroma that you enjoy.


Exclusive Summary about Home Spa by Mike Jones and Chere Deshayes

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