Yes, you heard right. You might be surprised because it is too hot outside and I am talking about hot water shower. Usually in this hot weather most say that a cold shower gives a feeling of freshness. But nothing can beat those few minutes under a hot shower that relaxes your muscles, soothes your sensations, and triggers a sound and peaceful sleep.
Apart from relaxation, a hot shower has several other benefits too. Here below are few benefits listed:
*Improves blood circulation
A hot shower increases blood flow to the cells and tissues by widening the blood vessels. It stimulates your body’s thermoregulation, helping blood to circulate from the core to the hands and feet. As a result, the body radiates heat and becomes calm and relaxed.
*Deepens sleep
Scientists believe that showering with hot water 90 minutes before bedtime cools the inner body and warms the skin. A hot shower de-stresses the body, improves blood circulation in the brain, and aids in natural thermoregulation.
*Offers a healthier skin
Warm showers have several benefits for the skin. The warmth of the water can soften and hydrate your skin, making it more receptive to lotions or moisturisers. However, avoid making the water too hot, as this can strip the skin of natural oils and lead to dryness, itching, and premature aging.
*Relieves muscle tension
Hot showers can relieve tension and soothe stiff muscles. If you have a powerful shower head, even better, hot water work like a mini massage on your shoulders, neck, and back.
*Lowers blood sugar
Research suggests that regular heat exposure through a hot bath can reduce the likelihood of diabetes. Since hot water pumps up your blood circulation, more glucose pushes into your muscles and tissues, lowering your blood glucose levels.
*Relieves cold or fever
As the seasons change, colds and flu are common. A hot shower has an instant therapeutic effect on a heavy head and congested nose. Hot water relaxes the constricted blood vessels near our brain, alleviating pressure and headache. The steam also loosens up the phlegm, clearing your nose and throat of congestion. Bathing in lukewarm water also radiates body heat and lowers fever, so you feel better.
*Reduces headaches
Most types of headaches are caused by the narrowing of blood vessels in the head. The positive effect of the hot water on our blood vessels can be used to alleviate the pressure on those blood vessels and cure our headache.
As you can see, there are clearly many benefits to taking a hot shower and bath regularly to enhance the quality of our lives.