Hot Tub and Spa Benefits for Lower Blood Pressure

In one noted study, Mayo Clinic researcher Thomas G. Allison, M.P.H, Ph.D., did a head-to-head benefits
comparison of hot tubbing and bicycling in patients at risk for heart disease. His finding: soaking in warm
water helped lower blood pressure, whereas bicycling raised it—sometimes to dangerous levels (during
exercise). Yet, his study shows that hot water- soaking raised the heart rate—the purpose of aerobic
exercise—to similar levels as a bicycling workout. This suggests that a spa soak might provide a noticeable
heart-smart cardiovascular workout without the effort, traffic and sweat.

Note: Do not discontinue taking any prescribed medications without prior consultation of
your personal physician. Be sure to discuss all treatment options as well as all
over-the-counter medications that you may be taking which may actually be detrimental to
your continued treatment. All views noted on this website are reference purposes only and
are expressed opinions of thehottubdoctor.com and should be noted as such.

Diets balanced with exercise can
actually aid in the reduction of
some patients medications.
Exercise is a key element with
any blood pressure equalizing
program.

Typically low soduim diets
combined with plenty of fruits
and vegetables achieve the
greatest success.

As with any program please be
sure to consult with your
physician prior to starting any
program of exericse.