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body. When immersed, the body must adjust to the pressure from the
surrounding warm water. The result is greater cardiac output and lower
resting pulse rate.
Also, the water pressure and hot temperature help the body to release
chemicals (hormones) that help us relax and improve our mood. This
book summarizes the present knowledge about many health benefits
that result from immersion in hot water. Specifically, the book
highlights how hot-water immersion can help to heal our injuries,
exercise our heart, and improve our mental health. Water has unique
healing properties and physiologic effects.
Warm water immersion provides a safe, relaxing way to unwind,
reduce anxiety, and cope more effectively with the challenges of
daily life.
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