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Show --V THE GREEN SHEET 7B fUl LnJ Thursday, May 15, 1986 ms YA V FITNESS In A Spa Or Hot Tub - May Is Arthritis Month Soak Away Stress And Tension There are many reasons people like soaking in a spa or hot tub. water has been effective in relieving a number of ills, including indigestion, arthritis and muscle aches and pains. It also helps to reduce body weight and accelerates functioning of the liver. Reports from a number of hospital and physical therapy report that the moist heat from spas appears to be advantageous in the treatment of tendonitis (inflammation of connective tissue) and eppars to make the muscle tissue around joints more flexihot Some people like soaking just because it feels good. Others like the way a good soak increases circulation and loosens up tense muscles after a hard day at work. There are many reasons - healthy reasons - to soak in a spa or hot tub Soaking for good health actually goes back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who traveled to hot springs for relaxation and pleasure. Today, hot water soaking has been found to be useful for much more than relaxation. Here are just a few of its applications: - Research has shown that under controlled supervision, soaking in -- -- . ble. - At some hospitals hot water therapy is used to treat arthritis, head trauma, Parkinsons disease, orthopedic problems, sports in- - -- juries, hemiplegia, paraplegia, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, obesity, chronic pain and a hemophilia. (Water therapy is not cure for these ailments, but it may help relieve the symptoms. ) Hot water is expecially beneficial in the reduction of pain, according to some sufferers of arthritis, who say that it helps them to get moving when they are still and immobile. - Hot water therapy helps improve balance, strength, endurance and flexibility. If hot water therapy is prescribed by a physician, the patient may be eligible to decut from taxes some portion of the cost of the spa. Whatever the reason for soaking, most physicians agree that it is unwise to soak in water hotter than 100 degrees for more than 14 minutes. obtained by sending $1.75 to NSPI, Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, Va. 22314. Additional information about spas and hot tubs may be obtained from the same source at no charge. 2111 -- SALT LAKE. The federal government has proclaimed May as Arthritis Month and the Arthritis Foundation volunteers are working to increase visibility and awareness about arthritis throughout the state. Arthritis is a complex group of diseases which involves many social and emotional, as well as physical factors. It is our countrys number one crippling condition, affecting one out of every seven people. LEARN Although there is no cure for this sreious disease, much of the pain and some of the crippling can be prevented or delayed by early diagnosis and treatment. To request information about programs available to people with arthritis in Utah, those interested may contact the Arthritis Foundation-UtaChapter at 1733 So. 1100 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105 or call h IT! -- The National Span and Pool activity or physical workouts imnmediately following a soak. The benefits of a hot soak like in fostering relaxation as well as in releasing the bodys toxins through perspiration. - Dont soak longer than 15 minutes in 104 degrees F water. In lower temperatires most people can soak safely for longer periods. - The maximum temperature of spa water should never exceed 104 degrees. The temperature should be checked before gettingtn.w - For the sake of comfort and safety, long hair should be tied in a knot or bun to keep it out of the water and away from the drains. - Never use the spa or hot tub while alone. - Never use the spa or hot tub while under the infleunce of alcohol, when taking anticoagulants, OF SOMEONE YOU LOVE. CLASSES TO DE HELD: 7 May 14th p.m. 7 May 15th p.m. 3-- In- stitute has offered a few safety reminders on use of spans and hot tubs. - Since heat relaxes muscles beyond their normal pliancy, avoid strenous YOU MAY SAVE THE LIFE 3-- May 17th 4 W Register for only 561-080- 0 Noon session. Fee: $5.00 8-1- 8 1 Ext. 292 Holy Cross Jordan Valley Hospital 3580 West 9000 South West Jordan, Utah -- -- Soaking in a hot tub at safe temperatures will help relieve tension and is effective in providing relief to symptoms of several conditions. RELAXATION MURRAY 262-783- PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER 262-787- 1 stimulants, 8 Check All You Can Do For You! 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