Who doesn’t love a hot shower or a bath? It’s an excellent way to relieve tension and relax from a stressful day! Or maybe you’re struggling to wake up in the morning and need that little boost from a cool bath for a refreshing start to your day 🌿
For many of us, including myself, taking a shower is simply easier and quicker compared to preparing a full bath. Especially in these busy times, it can be difficult to find time to indulge in a bath; often, a shower seems ideal. So why should you take a bath?
Practicing self-care and making time for yourself is essential. Let’s explore some benefits of taking a bath down below!
Baths can relieve sore muscles
Having your body submerged in warm water can relieve tension in your muscles. When a tense body enters a warm bath, the hot water increases the body temperature and relaxes the muscles. Relaxing the muscles soothes us physically as well as mentally!
Get a good night’s rest 💤
A nice hot bath at night can help you get a better night's sleep. Hot water relaxes your body and better prepares us for falling asleep. Having said that, be careful not to fall asleep in the bath!
Have cleaner and healthier skin
Steam from a bath opens up your pores and purifies your skin. Bathing can also moisturize your skin and remove dead skin cells. The result is fresher and cleaner skin!
Shed some calories in the bath
An hour of soaking in a hot bath burns calories equivalent to half an hour of walking! It can also reduce inflammation and improve metabolism! 🛁
Soothing baths for stress relief
Taking a bath allows you to hit ‘pause’ on your busy lifestyle. Increasing body temperature can improve circulation, which can calm you down, detox your body and release endorphins! These endorphins help reduce stress that builds up throughout the day. A long, relaxing bath can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle!
Helps us feel better about ourselves 🌟
After a long day of school or work, a nice warm bath helps us feel refreshed and confident. It is a great way to reduce daily anxiety and to make us feel good all around!
Perhaps tonight, you can prepare a warm bath and light up some candles or drip nourishing essential oils for some at-home aromatherapy! Take a deep breath in and out. Relax your body and recharge!
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