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Quote from: Tubby on May 18, 2017, 02:45:02 amUnfortunately, soaking in hot water for extended periods can be unhealthy for certain risk groups like elderly, very young, diabetic, etc. (and probably all people if it's too hot, or if you're in for too long). Your organs start to "cook". To keep it safer, try it at 98F (36.67 C). That keeps it at, or a touch below, natural body temperature. It should feel plenty warm when you get in, especially compared to the surrounding air. It's the jetting of the water that really massages the muscles. TubbyTubbyI can tell you first hand that if my tub was set to 98f and the outside temp was zero you would be freezing cold within minutes. The outside temp plays a big role in what the water temp should be because all your body is not under water. The blood supply regulates your core temp by warming what is out of the water and cooling what is in the water. In the summer we use the setting where the tub stays shut off all day. When it is quite hot outside cooler water is perfect. On a nice summer night 98/99 is very nice, but at -10 I want my tub at 103/104 and nothing is getting cooked. I do agree children are a whole different story as are elderly on some meds. It is good advice to contact your doctor for advice before doing any hot soaking.
Unfortunately, soaking in hot water for extended periods can be unhealthy for certain risk groups like elderly, very young, diabetic, etc. (and probably all people if it's too hot, or if you're in for too long). Your organs start to "cook". To keep it safer, try it at 98F (36.67 C). That keeps it at, or a touch below, natural body temperature. It should feel plenty warm when you get in, especially compared to the surrounding air. It's the jetting of the water that really massages the muscles. Tubby
Quote from: bud16415 on May 18, 2017, 08:56:00 amQuote from: Tubby on May 18, 2017, 02:45:02 amUnfortunately, soaking in hot water for extended periods can be unhealthy for certain risk groups like elderly, very young, diabetic, etc. (and probably all people if it's too hot, or if you're in for too long). Your organs start to "cook". To keep it safer, try it at 98F (36.67 C). That keeps it at, or a touch below, natural body temperature. It should feel plenty warm when you get in, especially compared to the surrounding air. It's the jetting of the water that really massages the muscles. TubbyTubbyI can tell you first hand that if my tub was set to 98f and the outside temp was zero you would be freezing cold within minutes. The outside temp plays a big role in what the water temp should be because all your body is not under water. The blood supply regulates your core temp by warming what is out of the water and cooling what is in the water. In the summer we use the setting where the tub stays shut off all day. When it is quite hot outside cooler water is perfect. On a nice summer night 98/99 is very nice, but at -10 I want my tub at 103/104 and nothing is getting cooked. I do agree children are a whole different story as are elderly on some meds. It is good advice to contact your doctor for advice before doing any hot soaking.Thanks bud16415. - I did preface by saying it "can be unhealthy for certain risk groups." Most of the body is submerged when in the tub, so most is getting the heat. I'm going to stay with my doctor's advice and enjoy a nice 98. Maybe 99 if I feel wild and crazy. Tubby
Hopefully your co-worker friend doesn't still do 105, especially while drinking. We were staying a Bed & Breakfast where one of the guests drank a lot that night, and then went in the very hot hot tub. He died from a massive heart attack that night. Not someone we knew, so we don't know his medical history, but the Innkeeper relayed the info from the medical examiner that said that the alcohol combined with the excessive heat were contributing factors. Bottom line, get a doctor's clearance before using hot tubs, especially if you like them really hot. Tubby