There’s nothing better than sinking into the tub after a stressful day. As the water seeps into your pores, you’re suddenly able to forget about the day’s pressures…at least for a little while. But did you know that time in the bath offers a whole host of health benefits? Here are just a few ways that a warm bath can help your health:
- It dilates your blood vessels and helps circulation
- It relaxes your muscles, helping to relieve aches and pains
- It helps relieve nasal or bronchial congestion
- It provides a sense of relaxation, which is important for overall physical and emotional health
Experiment with Epsom Salts
Experts have known for years that soaking in a tub with Epsom Salts is a good means of relaxation. But recent research has found that these special salts, which sell for just a few dollars a container at most drug stores, may have other therapeutic qualities as well. Epsom Salts are made from the mineral magnesium sulfate. When this mineral is absorbed through the skin, such as in a bath, it has been found to reduce swelling and relax muscles. And as an added bonus, it’s also a natural emollient and exfoliant—the perfect therapy for your skin.
A Word About Stress
Stress can affect your body in a variety of ways. In addition to making you feel drained, anxious, or even angry, it can prevent your body from most effectively absorbing all of the essential vitamins and nutrients it needs to stay well. This can weaken your immune system and make it tougher to fight off germs. So it IS true that taking even a 10 minute bath as often as your skin can tolerate the hot water without drying out really does a body good.
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