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In the 1960’s, pool makers began installing fibreglass spas in homes. This was after the invention of the hydrotherapy pump when more people wanted to have hot tubs in their gardens. The backyard soaker tubs were experiencing too many leaks and cleanliness issues, so the pool industry started...

Lights are twinkling and the air is cold – the holiday season is finally here! It’s fair to say that for most people, December is the most wonderful time of the year. Snowy weather, hot chocolate, and cozy nights by the tv – what more could you want? How about...

Every winter we are faced with long, dark days that grow gloomier as the weeks go on. For many people, the lack of sunlight leads to feeling low. Those who are affected by this every year are said to be suffering from seasonal affective...

With backyard soaker tubs becoming more prevalent throughout the States, it increased the number of people that felt the benefits of hydrotherapy. With this came the invention of the hydrotherapy pump. Initially intended for the bathtub, the hydrotherapy pump was created...

While Franklin Roosevelt was discovering the power of spring water for treating his illness, American troops in Japan were learning about onsen and ofuro in Japan. When they arrived back to the US in the 1940’s, they brought with them the Japanese bathing culture. This resulted in...

Diabetes affects millions of people and families throughout the world. It occurs when your body cannot produce insulin or use the insulin it makes. Without insulin, blood sugars cannot be properly regulated, which can cause several issues within the...

Maintaining your hot tub has never been easier with our Cyber Week deals! Keeping your hot tub water clean and clear is a continuous process. Ensuring that you have the proper products and accessories to enhance your hot tub experience is vital. This cyber week, we have savings that will take the pressure out of staying on top of your hot tub care and replacing...

After Wilhelm Winternitz legitimized hydrotherapy, more people began to use it as a treatment for their ailments. One such instance of this was Franklin D. Roosevelt and his use of warm spring waters to help ease his symptoms of polio. After hearing stories of a young boy who...

Despite the vast amount of research before him and the development of needle bath showers and other bathing facilities, it was Wilhelm Winternitz who solidified hydrotherapy as a treatment in the medical world. Having established an interest in the research during his time in the Austrian...

The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community”. In recent years, the number of people who are suffering...