Having trouble falling asleep? You’re not alone. Approximately 30-50% of the general population is affected by insomnia. From difficulty falling asleep, waking up often during the night, waking up too early or an overall sense of sleepiness throughout the day, insomnia can take a noticeable effect on your wellbeing.
The hydrotherapy benefits of a nightly soak in your hot tub include a decrease in blood pressure that can help promote a relaxation along with relief from joint and muscle pain.
Changing temperatures can also help guide us to sleep. While 98.6 degrees is a normal baseline body temperature, your body temperature actually fluctuates by a couple of degrees throughout the day. During times when you feel very awake, your body temperature is higher. As your body temperature falls, you’re more likely to feel drowsy.
As you drift off to sleep at night, your temperature naturally cools down. Your body’s temperature drop after leaving the warm water of your hot tub mimics this cooling that occurs while you are falling asleep. Simulating this cooling can ease you into sleepiness so that you fall asleep quicker.
To make the most of your nighttime soak, plan it for after you’ve finished all work, chores and tasks around the house for the night and just before bedtime. Dim the lights in your hot tub area, or simply let the backlit LED Waterfall illuminate your soak.
Dipping into your spa a mere 15 minutes prior to bedtime may be just the right cure for insomnia. As your mind and body begin to unwind, you may find it easier to relax and drift off into a peaceful slumber.