Should I use hot or cold water for bathing?

When summer comes, many people like to take a cold shower when they get home because of the hot weather outdoors. It not only cools down their bodies, but also saves trouble and convenience. However, some people will take a hot shower even in the hot summer. Everyone has different interpretations on whether to take a cold or hot shower, so it cannot be forced. So, everyone has different ideas about whether to take a hot or cold shower. Let’s talk about this issue in detail below!

1. Cold showers have three benefits. First, they increase the body's ability to adapt to temperature, especially to cold air, making it less likely to catch a cold.

2. It is a good exercise for human blood vessels. When taking a cold shower, blood vessels suddenly contract, a large amount of blood flows to the inside of the body, and then flows to the surface of the body. The blood vessels expand and contract, which can prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases in the long run.

3. It can exercise one's will. Taking a shower in the summer is very refreshing, but taking a cold shower in the winter requires perseverance.

4. The temperature of bath water should be close to body temperature, that is, 35-37°C. If the water temperature is too high, it will cause the epidermal blood vessels throughout the body to dilate, reduce blood flow to the heart and brain, and cause hypoxia. Pregnant women should be careful not to use too high a water temperature when bathing to prevent fetal hypoxia and affect fetal development. Take cold showers in moderation in summer. Bathing water that is too cold will cause the skin pores to suddenly close, the blood vessels to suddenly contract, and the heat in the body to be unable to dissipate. Especially on hot nights, taking a cold shower often makes people feel weak in the limbs, sore shoulders and knees, and abdominal pain, and can even be a triggering factor for arthritis and chronic gastrointestinal diseases. Generally speaking, the water temperature for taking a cold shower in summer should not be lower than 10℃.

5. Taking a bath can not only remove sweat, dirt and oil, eliminate fatigue, relax muscles and promote blood circulation, improve sleep, and enhance the skin's metabolic function and disease resistance, but also treat certain diseases through soaking in warm water. Experts remind: The water temperature for a hot bath should not be too high, generally 35 to 40 degrees Celsius is appropriate. The frequency of washing should not be too many, because too many times will wash away the normal oil secreted by the skin surface and the protective bacteria that normally parasitize on the skin surface, which can easily cause skin itching and other symptoms. The skin's resistance will also be weakened, making it more prone to disease.

From the above introduction, we have understood the issue of whether to use hot or cold water for bathing. There are different advantages and disadvantages for bathing with different types of water, so there is no way to generalize. You can choose the temperature of water for bathing according to your own actual situation.