I thought this article was very interesting. Although I do think that taking warm baths may be helpful with releasing stress and helping people relax, I do think that the lower percentages of cardiac events/diseases in those that bath regularly most likely comes from their activity level, lifestyle, and mental outlook. Its not the warm bath itself, its the practice of decompressing and taking little moments for yourself to feel calm and that's what likely helps our cardiovascular system. That's just my take!
@brianahetlandiectskin-com I used to love baths. But as I have gotten older I care more about cleanliness and know that I am going to have to scrub the bath out, run the water, and then take a whole other shower afterwards and I just feel like its so much work ):
I used to love baths as a kid and hated taking showers. I am not sure when that changed, but now I rarely take baths. The bathtub in my bathroom has jets, and I feel like before I take a bath, I need to run the tub first to clean out the jets. So, by the time I actually get to the bath, I have filled the tub twice, which in turn seems like a waste of water. I think if I had a tub without jets, I would take more baths, because they are relaxing and are a great way to unwind from a long day. Now that I know that there are medical benefits, I might try to figure something else out.
@shelbydelong152gmail-com I agree! I have a hard time believing that just soaking in warm water can truly help your heat. But the fact that people that bath regularly take the time to relax and give themselves mental breaks probably means that they are more likely to live a healthier life, which in turn gives a longer life span.
@emmamidgettiectskin-com I go through the same thing! I need to clean my tub and myself before soaking in it. Sometimes it feels like way too much work to "relax." I definitely enjoy a bath, but having to put so much forethought into it, sometimes takes the relaxation out of it.
Bathing was the first form of hygiene for us. Its start after birth and up until someone introduces you to taking showers. Baths feel beneficial , your body is relaxed , the circulation is better and it smells amazing.
@ashlee-hawleygmail-com I feel like it can work. If the sauna can help lower your risk of heart related issues why cant a hot bath? It relaxes your entire body including your mind.
@shelbydelong152gmail-com Yes it is much more time consuming and it's a bigger clean up I agree. And I personally have to take a shower after sitting in the tub. I feel like I'm rinsing all the impurities off. I always sleep so amazingly afterwards .
