How often is it better to soak in a hot spring?

Every summer, the body's pores are open. At this time, there is no need to take a hot spring bath because the body will automatically sweat to help the body's metabolic cycle. However, every autumn, winter and spring when the weather is dry and cold, taking a hot spring bath has become a very popular way of life. It not only warms you up, but also opens your pores and helps the body's metabolism. How many days is the best time to take a hot spring bath?

How long is the best time to soak in hot springs?

Don’t think that the longer and more often you soak in hot springs, the better. This is wrong. Each "soaking" time should not be too long. If the time is longer or the number of times is too frequent, the moisture and oil of the skin will be lost faster. The time varies depending on the hot spring. For general hot springs, the time for each session should not exceed 15 minutes, and for high-temperature hot springs, it is better not to exceed 10 minutes, so as not to increase the burden on the heart. Then leave, replenish water appropriately to prevent dehydration caused by excessive evaporation of body fluids, and take a short rest before soaking again.

If you soak in a hot spring for too long, your sweat will not evaporate easily, and your body heat will be difficult to dissipate, making it easy to develop symptoms of heat stroke. If you feel uncomfortable, leave immediately and take a rest for a while, and drink some water or beverages to relieve the discomfort.

What are the disadvantages of soaking in hot springs for a long time?

1. Aggravate dry and itchy skin symptoms

The water temperature of hot springs is relatively high and contains alkaline substances. If you soak in it for too long, it will not only accelerate the evaporation of water on the body surface, but the alkaline substances in the hot springs will also take away the sebum on the skin surface, aggravating the dryness and itching of the skin.

2. Increased pressure on the heart

The human heart has to bear greater pressure in a high temperature environment. If you soak in a hot spring for too long, you are likely to experience adverse reactions such as accelerated heart rate, increased blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. If you stand up suddenly and then are stimulated by the cold, the blood flow to the brain will suddenly decrease, which can easily lead to the risk of dizziness and falls. People with high blood pressure and heart disease should be especially vigilant.

How often should I soak in a hot spring?

How many times a week you can soak in a hot spring depends on your personal situation, but each soak should not be too long. The soaking time in a pool is about 8-15 minutes. It is better to get up and take a break, drink some water to replenish water and then continue soaking. 1-2 times a day is appropriate, not more than 3 times. It is best to soak before going to bed.