Relax -- April Is National Stress Awareness Month

VISTA, Calif., April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- National Stress Awareness Month provides an opportunity to evaluate the health impacts of stress and tools for managing it. Stress has become such a problem the Federal Occupational Health agency raises awareness for the issue through a "Take Time to Unwind..." marketing campaign.

According to WebMD, the insidious impacts of stress include:

• Accelerated aging
• Alzheimer's
• Asthma
• Depression
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Headaches
• Heart disease
• Obesity

As harmful as stress is, it can be managed non-medically. Hot Spring®, the only brand to sell more than one million spas, firmly believes in wellness and the stress-relief benefits of spending time in warm water. One Hot Spring customer, Rebecca, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), relies on her hot tub to relieve stress. Watch the video: Rebecca De-Stress Video.

In addition to hydromassage, consider these tips to help manage stress.

Breathing Techniques
The American Institute of Stress offers insights into breathing techniques. The "Quieting Response," "Sudarshan" and Teddy Bear Breathing for children are described on the website.

Massage
Traditional massage, shiatsu, stone massage or other variations can relax the body and de-stress the mind.

Regular Meditation
A series of MRIs conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital found that meditation positively results in "a decrease in the amount of gray matter in the area associated with stress and anxiety."

Alternative Approaches
Other options that may work for some people include hypnotherapy, aromatherapy and acupuncture.

Develop and Stick to a Plan
Prepare a preset plan including identification of occasions when stress levels typically rise, and active countermeasures to be taken to manage that stress. A plan provides a starting point and way to assess what relaxation techniques work best.

Hot Spring spas are sold through a national network of independent dealers. To learn more about Hot Spring hot tubs, visit http://www.hotspring.com. Read hot tub reviews and some of the best hot tub experiences from Hot Spring owners here: Hot Spring Reviews. To find a local dealer, please visit: Find A Hot Spring Dealer.

About Hot Spring
Hot Spring is the world's leading brand of hot tubs. Sold through a network of more than 700 independent dealers throughout North America and 70 countries, Hot Spring provides customers with the highest level of quality, innovation, energy-efficiency and customer support. Visit HotSpring.com for more information and dealer locations.

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