Today we will explain you what are the advantages of bathing with hot and cold water. So, take note and reconsider what is better option!
If you are one of those who take a shower with hot water afterwards, here we bring you its advantages.
Promotes sleep
If you take a shower at night before sleeping, it helps the muscles relax and you can have a deeper sleep, which means that you can rest much better.
Cleanses toxins from the skin
By opening the pores of the skin, it also removes toxin from your body. This is especially important in women, as cellulite has been shown to be generated in part by the accumulation of toxins.
Decongestant
Steam and high temperatures are natural decongestants, so it helps us relieve symptoms of flu or nasal congestion.
Now, if you are one of those who always take a cold shower, these are its benefits
Increased energy
The water temperature helps awaken our senses and reflexes, thus increasing the amount of energy we release.
Help your breathing
Although the temperature of the cold water can create some agitation at first, breathing deeply and steadily makes this effect much less. This exercise is perfect to incorporate into your day-to-day life because your body handles better extreme or drastic situations, and your body also naturally adjusts to the temperature of cold water.
Improves the immune system
Bathing with cold water increases metabolic functions, which favors the increase of defenses and makes the body ready to fight against any foreign agent.
Estudiante de Farmacia de la Universidad Central de Venezuela. Fanático de aprender cosas nuevas cada día. Redactor de ColombiaHoy.News y anteriormente Mui.In. Me gusta mantenerme al día con temas tecnológicos y los medios de comunicación. Los tópicos de salud y biotecnología son mis preferidos. Apasionado por conocer un lugar nuevo siempre que sea posible! La cocina y la comida son mi ruta de escape para cualquier ocasión.+ info