Category Archives: Health

Hot Tubs and Jitterbug Perfume

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The benefits of a hot tub are well-known, and appeal to common sense in a very direct way.  Placing your tired body into warm water is simply a good experience, and it can border on the divine.  Our hot tubs help you move toward divine with ease, being made with the latest technologies to control the water temperature, flow, and speed, as well as the magnificent array of other extras, such as a sound system and an entertainment screen, that are available to you.  You’ll be able to have the magic healing powers of water in your own home, or at least the back yard, and be able to relieve the stress of the day every night.  The wild parties are completely optional.

Even medical science agrees about the health benefits of hot tubs.  There is improved circulation, better and deeper sleep, and a list that seems to grow every day.  The appeal of a luxurious bath is almost iconic in our imaginations, and has been for centuries, and the hot tub is an exquisite version of the bath.  In contemporary literature, Seattle author Tom Robbins wrote a novel where the healing powers of water plays a central role.  In Jitterbug Perfume, the characters are in search of a certain scent that has the power to bestow immortality.  It’s a wild a rollicking novel, and the two main characters, Alobar and Kudra, discover some of the ingredients for immortality on the way, and these include love, beets, and hot baths.

There is a magnificent spirit in the novel that speaks to those who have decided to allow pleasure into their world, and when you have your own personal spa, you’ve made a certain choice.  It may well be that immortality won’t come to your door, but there is certainly something to the idea that hot tubs can increase longetivity.  Water is part of a healthy lifestyle, and not just drinking.  Being submerged creates a feeling of well-being, that hearkens back to life in the womb, and you might not have the same adventures as the characters in Tom Robbins’ novel, but you will definitely have adventures.  The search for the good life includes healthy habits that help you to live longer, and one of the healthiest habits of all is to take the time to enjoy the moments that sometimes pass, and sometimes rise up to meet you.

Finding the Balance in Hong Kong

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A very old form of exercise is Tai Chi.  This consists of a series of movements, done very slowly, shifts one’s balance and strengthens one’s body.  This serves to drastically lower stress, to condition the joints of the hips, knees and ankles, and strengthens and lengthens the muscles and the tendons, making them more resilient and less likely to become injured.  The movements involve the constant shifting of one’s weight placement which will training the body over time, increasing over all balance and awareness.

As in many forms of Chinese exercise, and all exercise in general, this has beneficial effects on one’s everyday life, releasing stress and promoting confidence and ease.  This practice when done just twenty minutes each day, has these positive outcomes.  Sciences of the western countries have been studying the quantifiable effects of  Tai Chi which are the increased intake of oxygen and the better utilization of that oxygen, as well as a reduction in blood pressure, the increase in the density of the bones throughout the skeleton, and the decrease of the hormones that flow through one’s body when involved in periods of stress or anxiety.

Not only has the practice been going on for many years in countries such as Hong Kong and China it is gaining in popularity throughout the United States as well.  Many people going on vacation are choosing spa like vacations at one of the many resorts or a  Hong Kong hotel that offers  Tai Chi classes among their amenities.  The Hong Kong Tourist Board has even funded classes that take in the city, free of charge and catering to the western travelers who may be new to this form of exercise.  This is an inspiring location for one to go to practice as on almost every balcony and in many of the parks, the people of Hong Kong are practicing.  Most often times the classes are held outside, as the connection with nature is heavily rooted in the philosophy of the Yin and the Yang, the balance within one’s body as well as one’s balance with the universe.

Hydrotherapy in Back Yard Hot Tubs

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Many aspects of practice of hydrotherapy involve total body immersion in hot tubs, for those models available check out choosehottubsdirect.com. The options may be overwhelming but a little research will clear up any questions one may have. For those not wanting to spend the money on the hot tubs that are permanently installed, there are many portable spas available. These are wonderful options as when one moves residence, one simply packs the spa into the moving van and brings it along.

The whirl pool created by the jets has been used for close to seventy years. These were at one time used just for therapeutic reasons, however in modern times many people are finding that sitting in a whirling and bubbling spa is a recreational and pleasing way pleasing way to spend and evening, either alone and meditative or with friends. And while it is a bit of a cliche, to sit in the hot tub with cocktails in hand, drinking alcoholic beverages is not recommended.

If one chooses to have a hot tub permanently installed in the yard, and chooses to perhaps design their yard around the spa, there are many options here in the desert for plants and trees that put off incredible and subtle aromas, just further enhancing the relaxation and the relief of stress provided by the soaking in a hot tub singularly. And many of the plants are very sturdy, requiring very little care, and even more important in desert environments, very little water.

The creosote bush is so sturdy that it grows along the side of highways and in desert fields. This is the plant most responsible for the famous way it smells when it rains in the state of Arizona. This effect can be reproduced quickly, by simply spraying down the plants prior to climbing into the hot tub. The scent is at once relaxing and invigorating. Other plants such as the herbs basil and lavender are also very aromatic when sprayed with water, and all three plants mentioned have culinary and medicinal purposes as well. One can never go wrong with a hot tub and a backyard garden and there are so many opportunities to enjoy these simply luxuries throughout the year in the Southwestern desert.

Medical Tourism: A Different Approach to Vacationing

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You need a surgical procedure. You also need a vacation. In both cases, money is tight. Usually this means that the surgery will take priority and you will sacrifice your stress level and need to take a break to have whatever is necessary done. Stress will accumulate as you realize that health care costs are going through the roof, and whatever peace of mind you need to help recuperate from your procedure will require an enormous amount of effort.

Many people are in this situation, but are finding that with a trip that combines an essential surgery with a vacation, with money to burn, is not only ideal, but possible! There are more and more countries opening up to foreigners where diagnostics and procedures are every bit as professional and cutting edge as those at home. Affordable knee surgery is now possible in places like Mexico, Costa Rica, and India. Shoulder surgery costs are up to 50% lower in these countries as well, with surgeons educated in the U.S. and Canada attending in the state-of-the-art hospitals that sit on some of the most beautiful sites in the world. Heart surgery in places such as Cabo San Lucas in Mexico allow patients to recover after their procedure and then enjoy an exquisite white sandy beach nearby.

The options are there. With a small amount of research, you can find a medical tourism agency that will help you locate exactly what you need, expedite your medical records, X-rays, and any other information necessary, and book your reservations.

Dangers of Pharmaceutical Drugs

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Many elderly people have trouble with their prescription medications. Yes pharmaceuticals can be of immense help to many people. However if used incorrectly they can be very dangerous. Elderly people and their caregivers should be aware of this and they should always treat their drugs with respect.

Here are some suggestions from Prescription Label Magnifier:

  • Always treat your pharmaceutical drugs with respect
  • Only take pharmaceutical drugs if they are prescribed for you
  • Throw away all old or unused pharmaceuticals
  • Do not share pharmaceutical drugs with others
  • Check with your physician or pharmacist about drug side-effects and interactions
  • Make sure you clearly understand the labeled instructions of your medications
  • If you are a caregiver identify your patient’s prescription instructions and dosage
  • If you are a senior find a system such as the pill bottle magnifier that works for you to clearly identify your medications and ensure the correct dosage

Always consult your physician or your pharmacist if you have any questions relating to your prescribed medications.