Despite their lack of convenience and high time requirement, there are many reasons why baths are surprisingly better for your health in comparison to taking a shower. Although there have been many myths surrounding the benefits of baths, this article aims to dismiss a number of these.
Baths can reduce stress levels, not only are baths a great way to relax with a glass of wine after a stressful day, it has been scientifically proven that the warmth from a bath actuates your parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for an individual’s relaxation ability. Furthermore, baths are also associated with a reduction in stress hormones and higher balanced serotonin levels. Aqualisa’s Unity Q Smart Bath provides further relaxation benefits as you are able to seamlessly fill your bath through the Aqualisa App, which controls both the temperature and fill of your bath. Therefore, a warm bath is ready for you when you get home after a long day.
Baths also relieve sore muscles owing to heat therapy increasing the elasticity of connective tissue and blood flow within the muscle, a warm bath has been recommended throughout countless medical articles and papers to help your tight and sore muscles relax. Epsom Salts are a great addition to your warm bath owing to their ability to reduce arthritis inflammation.
Baths can also elevate your mood, one of the most obvious benefits of having a bath is that it can make you feel good. Scientifically, however, a warm bath is related to a boost in endorphins and serotonin, two of the neurotransmitters in control of an individual’s happiness and wellbeing. Psychologist Neil Morris identified that bathing diminishes feelings of depression because “baths give you a wonderful combination of isolation, quiet, and comfort”.
Baths have been proven to relieve cold and flu symptoms as the hot steam from a bath can help loosen mucus and clean your nasal passages especially if the windows and doors are shut when filling up the bathtub. It is also recommended to add essential oils to your bath, for example, Lavender and Chamomile, which aid the reduction of cold symptoms and make you feel relaxed.
