While showering, have you ever paused for a moment to appreciate how the water’s temperature feels so good on your skin? Well, you’ll be delighted to know that there are benefits to gain whether you choose hot or cold water for your bath time.
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Hot Water
Relieve tension and soothe stiff muscles
If you have a powerful showerhead, even better! Let the hot water work like a minimassage on your shoulders, neck, and back.
Studies have shown that taking a hot shower can amp up your oxytocin levels and ease anxiety. Anyone working with stress can use more of the love hormone in their life!
A hot shower also acts as a natural decongestant to relieve cold symptoms, since the hot steam moisturizes nasal passages. Source: PopSugar
Cold Water
Boost the metabolism
Although many people do not know it, a cold shower can actually boost the body’s metabolism. When this happens, it prepares the body to fight off dangerous diseases, including diabetes, rheumatic disease, and even depression. Source: VKool
Strengthen immunity and circulation
Remember how I mentioned that cold showers speed up your metabolic rate, which helps you lose fat? The increase of this rate activates your immune system, which releases virus-fighting white blood cells that will help you get sick less frequently. Cold showers also increase your overall blood circulation, which can help you avoid hypertension and the hardening of arteries. Source: LifeHack
Refine hair and skin
When it comes to hair and skin, one of the most natural ways to maintain your appearance is with cold showers. Hot water has the tendency to dry out our skin, so it’s best to use cold water to tighten your cuticles and pores, which will prevent them from getting clogged. Cold water can “seal” the pores in the skin and scalp too, preventing dirt from getting in. Source: Medical Daily
Get to enjoy even more health benefits when you use a steam shower! For more information, feel free to contact us!
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