Spas And Relaxation

Having your very own spa is a great way to relax, entertain guests and spend quality time with your family. Nothing beats soaking in the hot swirling water and getting a soothing massage. It’s like having your personal masseuse or a stress-free vacation without having to leave home.

The word “spa” supposedly comes from the small village of Spa, Belgium that is famous for its natural hot springs which are said to have healing and soothing properties. Spa may also have a Latin origin as an acronym for “Salut per Aqua, Solus per Aqua, and Sanus per Aquam.” This means health, oneness and soundness through water. Whatever its origins, a spa connotes invigoration, relaxation and wellness.

This form of relaxation is so popular that one-quarter of all American adults or 57 million people have visited a spa at least once, according to the International Spa Association. Among the reasons cited for this includes stress reduction and relief, soothing sore joints and muscles, and simply feeling better about one’s health. Hot tubs are a great form of relaxation after running as well.

For music lovers, a Floating Duck AM/FM Radio makes a perfect gift. It also doubles as a digital thermometer. Turn the radio on or off and adjust the volume using the rotating duck head. The AM/FM switch is located on the topside and the tail can be twisted to select stations. A side panel LCD display with a selection button gives you the correct Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature. The Floating Duck uses three AAA batteries and is completely waterproof.

Not surprisingly, there are numerous studies that support these findings. In one that involved over 3,300 Japanese government workers, the number of spa visits was linked to better physical and mental health, including better quality sleep and fewer sick days. In another study conducted by Florida State University and George Mason University researchers, spa therapy was able to lower both absenteeism from work and hospitalizations. No wonder many people enjoy going to spas nowadays. For affordable and quality spa covers, be sure to visit http://discountspacovers.com/.

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Deborah is a sales person with discount spa covers and handles all of the customer service issues. She likes to write all about hot tub covers and spas.