BENEFITS OF BATHS

THE BENEFITS OF BATHS

Enhances sleep

The same way researchers recommend sleeping in a cold room is how having a colder body can induce sleep. Our bodies naturally drop in temperature during the night, signaling melatonin production, which triggers sleep. A cold bath directly reduces temperature. Even a warm one will first raise your temperature but later drop it after exiting.

Can reduce flu and cold symptoms

Perhaps you have a flu or cold and your nose and chest are congested. I always recommend a hot bath for the steam to increase circulation in the face and nose blood vessels, which loosen the mucus blockages. Generally, I love hot baths because the reduce inflammation by limiting the effectiveness of viruses.

Can improve heart health

Research suggests that warm baths can lower blood pressure, a factor related to heart health. Heat from a warm bath helps improve blood circulation, which is significant for a healthy heart with reduced risk of stroke and heart attack.

Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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