Archive for October, 2008

MENTAL HEALTH-HOT TUB SOAKING OUTSIDE IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT

Dr. Jules Pretty, at the Center for Environment and Society in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Universitty of Essex, in England makes a strong case for “being in nature”. “Irrespective of where we come from in the world, it seems that the presence of living things makes us feel good. …

Posted on October 24th 2008 by Alice

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HOT TUBBING IN THE DARK

Dealing with stress-or not dealing with it as the case may be is a serious issue right now. The media reports devastating news on the hour and many of us are in a state of constant mental turmoil.

Dr. Jeromone E. Garanato, Medical Director of the Coranary Care Unit of Allegheny General Hospital and author …

Posted on October 22nd 2008 by Alice

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CUSTOMER SERVICE-WATER CARE AFTER THE SALE

The following email from Olympic customer, Matt Tucker of Black Diamond, Washington reminds me once again that WHERE you buy your hot tub is as important as WHAT brand you buy. Service after the sale is a vital component of your ongoing pleasure!

“This is just a note to say how much I appreciate the …

Posted on October 20th 2008 by Alice

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NATURAL HIGH-RELASING THE BODY’S NATURAL “FEEL GOOD” CHEMICAL

There is actually scientific proof that soaking in hot water is not only good for you, but chemically linked to “feeling good!” Numerous studies have proven that soaking in hot, bubbly water simulates the release of endogenous opioid peptides which we know by the shor name: endorphins, which are the body’s natural “feel good” …

Posted on October 13th 2008 by Alice

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FOR A VACATION HOME IN YOUR BACKYARD COMPLETE WITH HOT TUB CONSIDER A TREEHOUSE

When Shara and Scott Di Valerio wanted to build a deck for their hot tub in the woods on their five acres east of Seattle near Poulsbo, they had a 12-by-12-foot platform in mind.  During the planning process, they fell in love with their majestic view of Mount Rainier viewed from a stand of pines.  Their …

Posted on October 9th 2008 by Alice

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ONE LITTLE DIP WAS ALL IT TOOK….

A reporter from the Tacoma News Tribune thought that was a great lead for a story. Well, that’s how it really happened. One little dip in a hot tub and I was hooked! The reporter, C. R. Roberts, was so much fun to talk with. Who knew we’d have so much in …

Posted on October 7th 2008 by Alice

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TRUE BLISS

Today’s New York Times features a story about Katrine Formby and her husband Bill who have a three bedroom condo in Telluride, Colorado. They have the penthouse floor on a five story building with a view of the San Juan Mountains in all directions from the roof top deck. The view took her breath …

Posted on October 3rd 2008 by Alice

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