The Healing Powers of a Hot Bath

Cultural traditions of hot baths date back long before our time. From Ancient Rome to the modern age, bathing has been used as a technique to unwind and melt away the stresses of life. These days, most of us associate a hot bath as an act of relaxation, but recent research confirms taking a hot bath does in fact provide benefits for our mind, body, and skin. 

Here are 4 reasons to indulge and draw a hot bath tonight.

Help to Fall Asleep Faster

Our body temperature naturally drops at night to signal the production of melatonin, the hormone that controls our sleep cycles. This is why it is recommended to sleep in a colder room. A hot bath may seem contradictory to this, as soaking in warm water will increase your body temperature. However, when exiting a bath your body cools down more rapidly, therefore triggering the production of melatonin and preparing you for a good night’s sleep.  

Help to Relieve Muscle Tension 

As you may have experienced, soaking in hot water relaxes the body. As you enter a warm bath, your body temperature increases, which induces better blood flow and circulation to relieve sore muscles.

Moisturize Your Skin 

While a scorching hot bath can irritate your skin, a warm bath can hydrate and heal. Don’t let the post-bath wrinkled skin discourage you, as soaking in warm water benefits the skin by leaving it moisturized for longer. Amplify the hydrating effects by adding essentials oils such as lavender or eucalyptus oil, along with a carrier oil such as coconut oil. 

Elevate Your Mood

In our fast-paced world, it is important to set aside time in your day to take a step back and relax. Soaking in a warm bath allows us to physically feel better, which can help ease mental stress and anxiety. Bathing induces feelings of comfort and easiness, and that kind of security allows your body, and subsequently your mind, to relax.

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Bath Pillow:
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