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Reporter
September 17, 2008
Home improvements
equals healthy living
Sprucing up a house is an
American tradition, but
before beginning that next
home-improvement project,
ask yourself if it will
enhance your family's life
and lifestyle. Upgrades
that incorporate elements
of exercise, social interac
tion and stress relief add
value not just to a home,
but also to the family that
lives there.
According to a recent
national survey conducted
by Harris Interactive for
Sundance Spas, most
Americans know they
should relax after a stress
ful day. In fact, nine in 10
adults (94 percent) say it is
at least "somewhat impor
tant" that they relax after
a stressful day, and more
than half (54 percent) say
it is "very important" for
them to do so.
So, what are some simple
ways Americans can relax?
Practical home-improve
ment tips aimed at stress-
free living include:
• Get out in the garden:
Planting a tree, picking
fresh vegetables or creat
ing a decorative flower bed
is an easy way for the
average 165 pound person
to burn about 300 calories
per hour. Not only does
this improve the aesthetics
of a home, but it's a relax
ing, down-to-earth exercise
too!
• Set up a sports spot:
Add an area where family,
friends and neighbors can
play an impromptu game
of basketball, volleyball or
racquet sports. Backyard
putting greens are also
becoming popular for recre
ational golfers with yards
of any size. Invest in a cen
tral spot where physical
activity can flourish for
young and old alike.
• Huddle up in a hot tub:
Survey results showed
more than half of
American adults (59 per
cent) find relief in a warm-
water soak. Easy to install
and maintain, self-con
tained hot tubs are a
home-improvement staple
Working
for your
that provides a
great place to relax
and rejuvenate the
mind, body and
soul. Slip into the
bubbling water any
time.
"Studies have
found hydrotherapy
can play a major
role in stress relief,"
said Dr. David
Swanson, Psy.D, a
Los Angeles-based
psychologist special
izing in treatment
for those needing
help with stress
reduction and man
agement.
"Hydrotherapy is
one of the oldest
forms of medical treatment
dating back to Hippocrates.
Just 15 minutes of soaking
a day can bring about
relief. And, the best part is
that you can enjoy a hot
tub alone or with your
spouse and friends."
New portable hot tubs,
like the J-465 from Jacuzzi
Hot Tubs or the CameoTM
model from Sundance Spas
(a Consumer's Digest mag
azine Best Buy) have a
stereo with a docking sta
tion for iPod portable
music players, ergonomic
seating and an aromather
apy option.
Soothing music combined
with relaxing scents have
been proven to help with
relaxation. And, unlike a
simple bath, hot tubs pro
file garden can not only improve the look of your yard, it’s also good
mind and body.
vide significant therapeutic
benefits through
hydrotherapy - the combi
nation of warm water,
buoyancy and the massag
ing action of powerful jets.
In addition to reducing
stress, relaxing tired and
sore muscles and relieving
minor aches and pains
from exercise, hydrothera
py can help ease arthritis
pain and induce a restful
sleep.
"Some stress is necessary,
but when we take on too
much of it, stress can inter
fere with the body's
immune system and leave
you feeling drained," adds
Swanson. "The key to stay
ing healthy is to be proac
tive."
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