When we immerse ourselves in hot water, we call on the strength of two very powerful elements of nature: fire and water. The healing power of water has been proclaimed for centuries, and it is essential to the survival of all living things. Fire, the element that produces heat and light, is also essential to life. Furthermore, it has the power to transform the state of any substance; it may transform the state of your muscles, for example, from tight and sore to flexible and relaxed.
When you have these two elements working for you in combination, you are sure to feel a few positive changes in your body. Indeed, hot water immersion is recognized as a beneficial treatment for a number of conditions, such as arthritis and insomnia, but you don’t need to go to a doctor or get a prescription to reap its benefits. Most of us have access to warm water, and it doesn’t cost much! Better yet, hot water is completely natural – unlike many pharmaceutical drugs it doesn’t have a long list of side effects.