Which Water is Best for Your Bath

We are always confused about whether to take a bath with hot water or opt for cold water to bath? Is not it! How do we decide which one is better for us?

Water for Bath

Well dears, since the choice is subjective, before coming to any conclusion, we need to consider factors like the ongoing season, your age, habits, age-old practices, disease, etc. Read on for more details with comments.

Benefits Of A Cold Water Bath

1. A cold water bath tends to stimulate the nerve endings and gives you a kick start in the morning. It also helps in getting rid of laziness.
2. Coldwater baths increase the release of depression-beating chemicals such as beta-endorphins, and thus help you treat depression.
3. Studieshave shown that a cold water bath improves the reproductive health in men by stimulating the release of testosterone.
4. Italso helps in improving the lung function.
5. Coldwater baths stimulate the lymphatic and immune systems of the body, thereby boosting the production of cells that fight against infections.

Benefits Of A Hot Water Bath

1. As we all know, warmer temperatures tend to kill the germs more.

When it Needs Cold And Hot Water Baths

Ayurveda suggests that the temperature of water must be based on the following factors:

1. Based On Age

For youngsters, it is suggested to bathe with cold water.

2. Based On The Body Type

3. Based On Diseases

If you’re suffering from any Pitta related disease, such as indigestion or liver disorders, a cold water bath will be very beneficial for your health. And if you’re suffering from Kapha or Vata related disorders, then a hot water bath is preferred.

4. Based On Your Habits

5. Based On What Time You Bath

How To Bath According To Ayurveda

You should follow the process slowly so that every part of your body is exposed properly to water. Here’s how you should bathe:

1. Start off by washing your hands and feet.
2. If you’re bathing with cold water, your approach should be from the head to the toe.
3. And if you’re bathing with hot water, start by washing your toes first and then move upwards to the head.
4. When it comes to soap, avoid chemically-loaded soaps available in the market as the skin absorbs all the chemicals from the soaps.
5. Indulging in a good oil massage with mustard oil or sesame oil before a bath is said to be beneficial for your body. It revitalizes the muscles and improves the texture of the skin.
6. Though you must not rush while bathing, doing it for too long is also not suggested. Also, for better hygiene, bathing twice a day is enough.
7. You can add a few neem leaves in water and leave it for some time. Then, take a bath with this water. It will improve the health of your skin.

This is all about cold shower vs hot shower. In case of any queries, please comment me.