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Stress is all around us.Modern life is full of stress. And there are so many different kinds of stress and anxiety, that it gets hard to keep track.

We face scheduling stress, trying to cram more than reasonable into a day- even just trying to keep track of everything scheduled or on our to-do lists is sometimes a challenge. And often failing (more stress!).

Of course, we get stressed over performance, too, trying to fulfill the expectations of our employers, our families and society in general.

Let's not forget the pure physical stresses that some of us face in our daily lives. This is particularly true of people in certain professions. It's just not easy.

And we create so many of our own stresses, too:Did I overspend again this month?Oh no, my scale is acting up again. Why is it adding five pounds? It already did that last month.I need new clothes. I feel almost naked in this outfit. Oh but I can't wear that one - it makes me look like a prude. Oh, what should I do?

Insomnia! It's spreading like wildfire.How many people are suffering from insomnia. Well, there are 60 million unfortunate people suffering from insomnia in the USA. There are 10 million more unfortunate people in the UK. And there are 3.3 million unfortunate people hit by insomnia in Canada. Well, with all those stresses, it's no wonder the Sandman goes on strike so often.

Fortunately, there are ways to manage insomnia, and one of those is a soak in a hot tub before bedtime.

Most people fail to de-stress in front of a TV. This won't work. Try shutting your eyes and listening to what your ears are picking up from the shows you watch. In most cases, the sounds are sharp and grating - and stress-inducing. Now open those eyes and count how many times in a minute modern TV shows change camera frames. This rapid succession of visuals has been linked with creating stress in people.

In sharp contrast, people have successfully relaxed before bedtime in a hot tub or spa. Here's what a hot tub provides:

Water. People have known for eons that water sooths and relaxes. Listening to water flow is soothing. Watching water flow is soothing. Dipping out feet in water is soothing (as long as the water isn't too cold, of course). Hot tubs offer all these features.

SAFETY TIP: Water is soothing....but also dangerous. Never swim alone....and especially never hot tub aloneif you are trying to fall asleep If your hot tub works too well, you might even fall asleep in the water. And that could be deadly.

Buoyancy. Gotta love water - what else can you float in? This removes much of the tension in your muscles, immediately reducing the physical stress on your body.

Warmth. There is no denying that the warmthof a hot tub has a soothing, calming effect on our entire beings. Our bodies relax in the warmth, it feels so good.

Steam.Breathing in steam has been known to lift a person's mood and calm a person's anxieties.

Massage:The water jets on your back can further reduce muscle aches and tension.

GOOD-SLEEP TIP: Sleep better at night knowing your hot tub is protected. Get a hot tub cover to keep animals, things and neighbourhood kids from falling in.

Many long-term insomniacs have discovered that a hot tub gives them a good night's sleep finally after trying for years. And regular use hasbeen known to permanently cure some of them. There is a trick to making hot tubs work so effectively. That is to give time for your body to cool itself down between hot tub and bed - this gives your body the evolutionary signal that the sun's watch is over and it's time to sleep. Generally, a 90-minute wait is recommended, but even 30-60 minutes can often be enough.