What Benefits Do Hot Water Treatments Offer?

What Benefits Do Hot Water Treatments Offer?

Soaking in a hot bath is a wonderful way to relax and unwind after a long day — but can immersing yourself in heated water do more for you than you realize?

According to researchconducted in the UK, the answer is yes!

But what benefits does a dip in hot water actually offer?

Reduce Blood Sugar Levels

The British study revealed that enjoying an hour-long bath in hot water every day for two weeks led to a reduction in blood sugar levels following sleep (or other fasting periods).

Controlling blood sugar levels is essential for people with diabetes to stay healthy and avoid complications (kidney issues, heart problems etc.). Insulin levels were improved too: insulin helps prevent your blood sugar rising too high or low, and is extremely important to a healthy body.

Regulate Inflammation

The study discovered that taking hot baths has the power to regulate the body’s inflammatory response, by increasing the production of nitric oxide and IL-6 levels (this is a blood protein associated with inflammation).

Again, this may be beneficial for people living with diabetes.

Boosting Your Metabolism

Taking a hot bath daily was shown to help boost the participants’ metabolism and make weight loss a little easier.

Of course, bear in mind that immersing yourself in heated water is no shortcut to your dream body — it could be an aid to shedding pounds, but only in conjunction with other healthy-lifestyle choices.

For example, combine daily hot baths with dietary changes to include more fruit and vegetables, take exercise however you can and quit nasty habits like smoking.

The Practicalities of the Research

Still, who can find one hour in their schedule for a relaxing soak every day of the week?

Perhaps you’re a busy mom with children to care for, a job to do and not enough free time for yourself. Maybe you work long shifts and feel inundated with chores, simply unable to carve a slot out of your day for a bath.

However, that doesn’t change the fact that immersing your body (or just specific parts of it) in heated water or special fluids for minutes at a time offers real benefits.

Paraffin Foot Treatment

Paraffin foot treatments are an excellent way to improve your circulation and soothe aching joints.

Your feet are submerged in a heated blend of paraffin and mineral oil, which helps to soften areas of rough skin too. This is a great option if you feel stiff or uncomfortable, and is a popular way to pamper your feet ahead of a luxurious pedicure.

Paraffin Hand Treatments

This is just as the above — but for your hands!

Again, it’s a nice treatment to enjoy before a pedicure. Your hands will look and feel better than ever.

Want to try these treatments for yourself?

Astra Medi Spa’s expert therapists are here to help! Our team has the best training, experience and skills to leave you feeling rejuvenated — and you’ll look amazing too.

Just get in touch with us now to learn more about our paraffin foot and hand treatments, or to book your appointment!