A bathing device for thermotherapy includes, attached to a bathtub, a magnetized hot water production device through which hot water is passed so as to be magnetized and an aeration device that aerates said magnetized hot water.

A bathing device for thermotherapy includes, attached to a bathtub, a magnetized hot water production device through which hot water is passed so as to be magnetized and an aeration device that aerates said magnetized hot water.

An inflatable spa is disclosed having improved strength. A water cavity of the inflatable spa may receive massaging air bubbles and/or jetted water.

An inflatable spa is disclosed having improved strength. A water cavity of the inflatable spa may receive massaging air bubbles and/or jetted water.

A SPA bathtub and an operating unit therefore are provided. The operating unit includes a water circulation system including a diaphragm self-priming pump, a peristaltic pump, a water circulation pipeline, and a fluid switch assembly. The diaphragm self-priming pump operates before the peristaltic pump operates normally and stops operating after the peristaltic pump operates normally. During operation of the diaphragm self-priming pump, the fluid switch assembly is in a first operation state, so that water from the interior volume portion sequentially flows through the peristaltic pump, the diaphragm self-priming pump, the fluid switch assembly, and the water circulation pipeline and finally returns to the interior volume portion. During operation of the peristaltic pump, the fluid switch assembly is in a second operation state, so that the water sequentially flows through the peristaltic pump, the fluid switch assembly, and the water circulation pipeline and finally returns to the interior volume portion.

A method for operating a health-care device is disclosed. The proposed method includes steps of coaxially aligning a central opening of a bottom retainer and a specific part or an acupoint of a user's body, causing a positioning device positioned on the user's body, causing a working body mounted on the bottom retainer, and operating a working piece to form a working, relation between the working end and the acupoint or the specific part, and a positional relation therebetween.

A system for jet hydrotherapy configured to produce a fluid jet from an aerated fluid flow at sufficiently high velocities/pressures for massage or therapeutic treatment, which is accomplished by an internal geometry that places, at least, fluid and gas orifices, vessels and nozzles in the optimum location and configuration to create high fluid flow velocities throughout the system. The system also is configured to produce a fluid jet with sufficiently high gas content such that a user experiences less discomfort and/or pain when the fluid jet is applied to sensitive tissue areas. The system also is configured to provide a tactile interface upon which a system user can mechanically engage to supplement the jet hydrotherapy.

A lift assembly for a spa cover includes a lifting arm having a first end pivotally connectable to the spa cover and a second end pivotally connectable to a base of a spa, the connection of the second end of the lifting arm with the spa housing defining a pivot point, and a lift-assist device having a first end configured for coupling to the base at a point substantially directly below the pivot point and a second end operatively connectable to the lifting arm. The lift-assist device is configured to exert a generally upwards biasing force on the cover when the cover is received atop said spa.

A hydrotherapy shuttle jet apparatus that provides for the movement of a movable shuttle wherein the movable shuttle reciprocates back and forth along the center axis of the jet apparatus with the application of pressurized water flow wherein the movable shuttle has a specific shape and size as to move within a cavity in the jet that is held in place through the force of the eddy currents created by the pressurized water flow. The shuttle is able to maintain its position substantially centered on the center axis.

Methods of treating viral infections. At least one example embodiment is a method including: measuring a core temperature of a human patient; testing the human for the presence of a virus that causes disease; responsive to the human having both fever and presence of the virus, submerging at least a trunk and legs of the human in water comprising a surfactant, the human at least partially submerged in the water for a treatment period of at least three hours; and controlling a temperature of the water during the treatment period.