Taking a bath for health benefits

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Who doesn't love to bask in a warm bathroom after a long day at work? This gives us the opportunity not only to relax, but also to receive benefits for the skin and the body as a whole.

It is very simple to prepare a healing bath at home, you just need to stock up on some useful ingredients and set aside a little time for yourself … And to get the maximum effect from water procedures, use our tips.

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And get pleasure, and not hurt yourself …

Taking a bath is good for your health, but if you do it at home, then follow some rules so as not to harm yourself.

Degree and time. The optimal temperature of the water in the bathroom is 36-38 degrees: it dissolves sebum, removes dead cells, you relax and relieve stress. Cool (20-33 degrees) and cold (up to 20 degrees) baths have a tonic effect, and hot baths (40-42 degrees) increase perspiration.

The bath can be taken no more than once every 3 days for 15-25 minutes. You can't stay in the water for too long, as the skin becomes very dry, and there is still a lot of stress on the heart. It is better to go to the bath before meals or 2 hours after meals.

How to swim. First you need to take a shower to expand the pores a little and wash off the dirt. Then take a bath and gradually immerse in it, so that the area of the heart is above the water. It will be useful to massage with your hands or with a massage brush. At the end of the bath procedures, do not suddenly leave the water - wait until the water runs out.

Than to wash. Of course, we are used to using all the benefits of civilization and washing ourselves with soap, shower gel, etc. However, experts recommend leaving such funds for intimate places, and cleaning the rest of the body with crushed cereals or salt peels, which do not degrease the skin.

What to add. For the best effect, you can add sea salt, essential oils, herbal teas and cosmetic clay to the bath. Pay particular attention to oils: if you handle them incorrectly, you can get burned. First dissolve the essential oil with an emulsifier (sugar, salt or milk) and only then add to the water.

Contraindications The bath should not be taken by those who suffer from cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, seizures and fainting. Hot water stimulates blood flow to internal organs and skin: you can lose consciousness and drown!

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Bath recipes

For bath procedures to have a healing effect, medicinal and aromatic substances are added to the water. Here are some helpful bath recipes:

Coniferous baths

The needles have a calming effect on the body. 100 ml of pine extract is added to a 200 liter bath. The water temperature should be 35-37 degrees, the duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes.

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Potassium permanganate baths

Add it to water until a pale pink solution forms. This composition disinfects and dries the skin. You need to take a bath for 10-15 minutes and pour warm water at the end.

Milk bath

This bath perfectly moisturizes and softens the skin. Therefore, the recipe will be especially useful in the cold season, when we need intensive care. Add 1-2 liters of milk, two handfuls of sea salt and 3-4 teaspoons of honey to warm water.

Starch and soda baths

Used for skin diseases to relieve irritation and itching. Prepare a bath as follows: 3 tablespoons of starch are poured with boiling water, and then diluted in a bucket of water. After taking a bath, dry yourself with a towel.

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Ginger bath

This bath promotes muscle relaxation. Ginger root relieves stress and helps with colds, warms up the body as a whole, stimulating the blood supply process. Grate a piece of ginger root, cover with hot water and leave for 15 minutes. Then add to the bath and soak for up to 20 minutes, then dress warmly.

Mustard baths

Local hand baths are useful for bronchial asthma, colds, foot baths for hypertension. But with skin diseases and intolerance to the mustard odor, they should not be taken.

Dissolve 100-250 grams of mustard powder in warm water, strain through cheesecloth and pour the mixture into a bath (about 200 liters). A general bath should be taken for 5-7 minutes at a water temperature of 36-38 degrees, a local bath (for hands and feet) - 10-15 minutes at a water temperature of 39-40 degrees.

Apply petroleum jelly to sensitive skin areas before taking a general bath. After finishing the procedure, rinse your body with warm water and wrap yourself in a blanket for a while.

Sea salt bath

Sea salt is rich in minerals, it speeds up the metabolism and removes excess fluid from the tissues, and also cleanses the body of toxins. Add 500 grams of sea salt to warm water and soak for up to 25 minutes. At the end, do not douse yourself with fresh water, but simply wrap yourself in a robe so that the healing effect of the salt lasts for another couple of hours.