Statistics show that the population of Russia fell out of love with the bath and switched on the shower. Meanwhile, this hygienic procedure there are many useful health properties.
Another two or three decades ago, the Russians in their apartments loved to take a bath, and today there was a massive fashion for showers. This is largely due to the fact that in modern apartments put counters on water, and people prefer to save. And someone sincerely believes that being in hot water for a long period of time is not very useful for health. But whatever your personal reasons for refusing a bath, do not rush to replace it with a shower stall. Baths have been used since ancient times not only because they were pleased. In fact, bath strengthens health.
For example, Cleopatra has retained its spectacular beauty, taking baths from donkey milk, and Winston Churchill was chosen for two hot baths a day to reduce stress levels. Short bath has a relaxing and refreshing effect on the body. The expert recommends to spend on it not more than half an hour, because it can really work wonders. Studies show that baths significantly reduce blood pressure, which is extremely important for tens of millions of Russians suffering from hypertension. Recall that high blood pressure threatens a stroke.
Baths improves vision and the health of the kidneys. They accelerate the heartbeat, providing a payload to our hearts. Bath increases sweating, eliminates toxins, viruses and bacteria, increases the temperature of key muscles of the body blocks pain receptors and provides pain relief. Baths reduce stress levels and anxiety, improve mood, reduce inflammation, provide good night’s sleep, but the motion of a body in water is very useful for joints, muscles and bones. (READ MORE)