Baby it’s cold outside… and we’re not just talking about the temperature. Common Cold Season is upon us, as the chilly fall and winter months bring with them sneezes, coughs and runny noses. Sweet relief is only steps from your door, though, in the soothing water of your hot tub!
Common Colds Love the Cold
Did you go all summer without a sniffle and then find yourself under the weather when the temperatures dropped? It’s not a coincidence. There are many factors that come together to make the fall and winter months an ideal breeding ground for the germs and viruses that cause the common cold.
We’re spending more time indoors, and those close quarters make it easy for germs to jump from one person to another. Even when you do make it outside, the common cold virus spreads more easily in cold dry air. The air around us — indoors and outdoors — is much dryer during the winter. This can dry out nasal passages. Dry nasal passages allow cold viruses to take hold, making us sick easier than they can during spring and summer months.
There’s plenty we can do to avoid colds during this time, like frequently washing our hands, sanitizing our office spaces and maintaining healthy diet and exercise. After all that, though, sometimes germs still sneak through. When a seasonal cold brings you down, you may find relief in the warm water of your spa.
Soothe Those Aches Away
The symptoms of the common cold usually start in your head, but soon they can travel through the body in the form of body aches and pains. Now more than ever, your body needs a relaxing massage to ease away tension. The contoured seats of your hot tub from Dream Maker Spas cradle your body as soothing jets target stress-holding muscle groups. During your massage, the natural buoyancy of water can relieve joint pressure while warm water relaxes the body even more.
Relax for the Remedy
Because there is no cure for the common cold, the best plan of action is resting and regaining strength to kick it to the curb. In treating the symptoms of the common cold, you can find relief. This is where relaxation is key. While soaking in your spa will help with physical aches, it can also relax your mind and help sleep come easier. Allowing your body to rejuvenate can give it the strength it needs to fight the cold virus.
Steam the Congestion Away
The steam coming from your spa may help clear nasal passages while encouraging additional relaxation. Your spa seats perfectly position your body to take advantage of the benefits of the steam from your hot tub. Sitting with water up to your neck can let the steam easily reach your nose and begin clearing nasal passages.
Stay Toasty
A cold can leave you feeling shivery and weak. When the chills set in, head out to the hot tub and immerse yourself in the hot water. It may bring some immediate warming relief, and because your spa is designed with a 4kW heater to maintain your desired temperature it won’t cool off before you’re ready to get out. You can wear a warm hat to keep your head comfortable while the rest of your body is submerged in the hot water. Having cozy towels, a fluffy robe and slippers on hand can help ward off chills when you exit the spa. If your hair gets wet in the spa, drying it off when you get out can help keep additional heat from being lost through your head.
Hydrate and Heal!
Hydration is especially important when fighting the common cold. Before, during and after your soak, keeping plenty of water on hand will replenish fluids lost while sweating in the tub.
It’s true, a hot tub won’t magically cure a common cold, but you may be surprised how much a 20-minute soak can alleviate your symptoms. There’s no need to be restless, congested and aching on the couch when you have a soothing and rejuvenating spa just steps from your door!
*This post is intended as advice on improving comfort, not medical advice. If conditions persist, see a medical professional.