Do You Take Showers Or Baths? The Answer Could Have A Huge Effect On Your Health
5. BATHS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN
Hot water is known to dehydrate your skin, so many people think showers are better than baths in the skin department, but that’s actually not the case.
Your body has natural oils that it needs, and both showers and baths can strip your body of these nourishing oils. The difference between the two bathing methods is that you can put additives — like essential oils, mineral salts, bath bombs, oatmeal, honey, etc. — into your bath.
These additional bath time ingredients can moisturize and replenish your skin. Just don’t forget to slather on the lotion to lock in the moisture when you get out of the tub!
6. BATHS ARE GOOD STRESS-RELIEVERS
Many adults take baths for one reason: stress relief.
Sitting in a bath forces you to stop multitasking and just take a few moments for yourself.
According to TubYoga, increasing your body temperature can improve circulation, calm your nervous system, detoxify your body, and release endorphins. These endorphins make you feel good and can get rid of the stress that builds up throughout the day.
Plus, you can light fragrant candles or drip essential oils into the bath for some at-home aromatherapy.
7. BATHS CAN BURN AS MANY CALORIES AS CARDIO
Taking a hot bath can actually burn as many calories as working out!
A one-hour bath can burn around 130 calories, which is the equivalent of a half-hour walk.
Again, taking baths shouldn’t replace exercising, but it can be a great addition to your workout regimen — you’ll reap not only the emotional benefits, but the physical benefits as well!
YAY, BATHS!
I, for one, can’t wait to get home tonight and run myself a nice hot bath!
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