By: Kayla Adamowich
“No other substance on Earth can match the healing properties and restorative powers of water” ~MTI Baths
Water is our lifeblood; it is one of the most important elements to human existence. Within us, water gives life; around us, it brings renewal and healing. Submerge yourself in this article and learn how the power of water will make aches and pains a memory, and watch your stress disappear.
The most understated of the hydrotherapies is the soaking tub. When submerged in the warm water of a soaking tub, your body weight can be reduced by up to 90%. This sensation of weightlessness significantly relieves the effects of gravity, easing pressure on aching joints, muscles, and bones. A good soak will also improve your circulation, increase physical function, eliminate toxins from your body, and even increase your heart rate while lowering your blood pressure.
Whirlpool tubs have been around for nearly 60 years, but they’re more than just a bathroom fashion statement; they are equipped with powerful jets that combine air and water to offer a deep, penetrating massage. Adjustable jets allow the user to target specific areas on their body, providing pain relief, removing toxins, and stimulating blood flow to enhance recovery times. Whether you’re an athlete, a busy mom, or just a regular person who wants to stay fit, a whirlpool tub could be exactly what you need!
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to float in a glass of champagne? That’s the feeling soaking in an air bath will invoke as millions of bubbles ripple around you. Air baths offer a full body massage that is gentle yet invigorating; the perfect compromise if you find the deep tissue massage of a whirlpool to be too intense. This makes these tubs preferable to sensitive individuals, such as the elderly and those with arthritis and other painful conditions. The combination of water, heat and air movement from these tubs actually offer relief from arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatism. The small jets are located on the bottom or around the lower walls of the bathing well to optimize the bubble travel up around your body before they burst at the surface.
Wrap yourself in a billion tiny bubbles with Microbubble technology. The water turns milky and silky as bubbles the size of a pinhead cocoon you in a warm and cozy experience like no other. Microbubbles saturate the water with 50% more dissolved oxygen than standard water, that cleanses and gently exfoliates. You’ll step out of this bath with skin that is moisturized and restored. Microbubble hydrotherapy has also been known to improve the skin symptoms associated with psoriasis. While whirlpool and air baths can be equipped with heaters that maintain the warmth of the water, microbubbles generate their own heat to keep you warm. As the billions of bubbles pop, they generate kinetic energy that warms the water and the bather’s body temperature. The bubbles also release negatively charged ions which promote relaxation and quality sleep, neutralize free radicals and improve serotonin levels.
Is there anything more tranquil than a forest stream? MTI Baths brings the forest to your home with their exclusive Stream Bath technology. This technology promotes mental health by clearing your mind through a completely immersive experience. Adjustable directional vents provide a gentle current of water created by a whisper-quiet pump so you can enjoy the feel and sound of your private stream. Direct the vents towards the surface to create a babbling brook that soothes the soul.
No matter what you choose, choose yourself when shopping for a new tub and let water heal your mind, body and soul.