The saying "people take three baths, life is thinner than paper" is widely spread among the people, but few people know the specific meaning of it.
In fact, "three baths" refers to "hot bath", "cold shower" and "evening bath".
These three baths are common in our daily lives, but if you do not pay attention to the method and time of use, it may cause adverse health effects. This article will analyze in detail how to use these three baths and precautions.
1. Hot bath
Hot baths are one of the most common ways to bathe in our daily lives. Hot water effectively removes dirt and oil from the body, making people feel physically and mentally comfortable. However, if you do not pay attention to the method and time of use, it will have adverse effects on the body.
How to use: The time of taking a hot bath should be controlled in about 15-20 minutes, the water temperature should not be too high, it is best not to exceed 40 ° C. During bathing, you should pay attention to changes in water temperature so as not to burn the skin. After washing, you should dry your body in time and pay attention to keeping warm.
Note: Taking a hot bath for a long time will cause excessive dehydration of the body, which can easily cause dry skin, itching, and even skin diseases. In addition, hot baths can also cause blood vessels to dilate, increase blood pressure, and easily cause dizziness, palpitations and other uncomfortable symptoms. Therefore, the time and temperature of hot baths should be properly controlled.
For example: Xiao Zhang takes a hot bath every day, the water temperature is usually very high, and the bath time is also very long. Gradually, he began to feel dry skin and some red acne appeared on his back. Later, he went to the hospital to see a doctor, and the doctor told him that he should properly control the time and temperature of bathing and apply moisturizer frequently.
2. Take a cold shower
Cold showers have a significant health care effect on the body, can relieve fatigue, promote blood circulation, and enhance immunity. However, if you do not pay attention to the method and time of use, it will also cause adverse effects on the body.
How to use: The time of cold shower should not be too long, generally controlled in about 5-10 minutes, the water temperature should not be too low, preferably around 20 °C. During the bathing process, you should pay attention to the change of water temperature to avoid uncomfortable symptoms such as colds. After washing, you should dry your body in time and pay attention to keeping warm.
Note: Taking a cold shower for a long time will cause excessive contraction of the body, which can easily cause uncomfortable symptoms such as muscle tension and joint pain. In addition, cold showers can also affect the function of the cardiovascular system, easily causing dizziness, palpitations and other uncomfortable symptoms. Therefore, the time and temperature of cold showers should also be properly controlled.
For example: Xiao Li likes to take cold showers, but he usually takes a long bath and the water temperature is very low. Gradually, he began to feel sore muscles and painful sensations in his joints. Later, he went to the hospital to see a doctor, and the doctor told him that he should properly control the time and temperature of bathing and exercise frequently.
3. Bathe at night
Bathing at night is a common habit in our daily life, but if you do not pay attention to the method and time of use, it will also affect the health of the body.
How to use: The time to bathe at night is best about 2 hours before going to bed, the water temperature is controlled at about 35 °C, and the bathing time should not be too long. After bathing, you should dry your body in time and pay attention to keeping warm.
Note: Bathing too late at night will affect the quality of sleep and easily lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as insomnia. In addition, bathing at night will also affect the normal function of the endocrine system, which can easily lead to problems such as menstrual disorders. Therefore, the time and temperature of bathing at night should also be properly controlled.
For example: Xiao Wang likes to take a bath at night, but he usually takes a bath shortly before bedtime, and the water temperature is also very high. Gradually, he began to feel insomnia, and his menstruation became irregular. Later, he went to the hospital, and the doctor told him that he should properly control the time and temperature of bathing at night.
Hot baths, cold showers and evening baths are all common bathing methods in our daily lives, but if you do not pay attention to the method and time of use, they will cause adverse effects on your health. Therefore, we should pay attention to controlling time and temperature when bathing to avoid harm to the body.