While most of us already know that regular dips into our spa can ease stress and release muscle tension, some research suggests that regular soaks in a hot tub could help control type 2 diabetes.
The New England Journal of Medicine reviewed a group of people with Type 2 diabetes. The research participants were instructed to cut out exercise and replace the time they would have spent exercising with sessions in a hot tub. The result of the study revealed that sitting in a hot tub for 30 minutes a day, 6 days per week, for three weeks, improved the patient’s overall wellness. Upon conclusion of the three-week study, patients had lost weight and lowered their blood sugar and glucose levels equivalent to what they would have experienced through regular exercise.
As the study progressed, the patients began to receive additional benefits including improved sleep and an overall sense of well-being. Experts believe that the successful results of the study can be attributed to the hot water pumping action of a hot tub that actually helps pump nutrient-rich blood to your muscles.
Type 2 diabetes affects approximately 29 million people in the United States. If you are affected by Type 2 diabetes, we encourage you to explore hydrotherapy options of a hot tub from Dream Maker Spas. Please consult your doctor before making any health or wellness routine adjustments.