What are the taboos of bathing?

Before taking a bath, you must know what the taboos of bathing are. Although bathing has many benefits and can effectively improve human health, not everyone is suitable for bathing, and there are many taboos that need to be vigilant when taking a bath. Especially those who are in weak health or have health risks should not take it lightly, otherwise it will cause great harm to the body.

1. It is not advisable to take a bath when blood pressure is too low

Because the water temperature is high when bathing, it can cause the blood vessels to dilate. People with low blood pressure are prone to insufficient blood supply to the brain and collapse.

2. It is not advisable to take a bath after drinking

Alcohol inhibits liver function and hinders the release of glycogen. When taking a bath, the body's glucose consumption will increase. If you take a shower after drinking alcohol, your blood sugar won't be replenished in time, which can easily cause dizziness, blurred vision, and general weakness. In severe cases, you may even suffer from hypoglycemia and coma.

3. It is not advisable to take a bath after a full meal

When you take a shower after a full meal, the blood vessels on the skin of your entire body will be stimulated by the hot water and dilate, more blood will flow to the surface of the body, and the blood supply to the abdominal cavity will be relatively reduced, which will affect digestion and absorption, cause hypoglycemia, and even collapse and fainting.

4. It is not advisable to take a bath immediately after work

Whether it is physical labor or mental labor, you should rest for a while before taking a shower, otherwise it will easily cause insufficient blood supply to the heart and brain, or even fainting.

5. Don’t take a bath when you have a fever

When a person's body temperature rises to 38°C, the body's heat consumption can increase by 20%, and the body is relatively weak, so accidents are prone to occur when taking a bath at this time.

6. The water temperature should not be too high

Water temperature that is too high can easily destroy the oil on the skin surface, causing capillary dilation and aggravating the degree of skin dryness. At the same time, it will increase the burden on the heart, because the blood vessels in the skin throughout the body will dilate significantly, causing a large amount of blood to flow to the skin all over the body, causing ischemia and hypoxia of the heart. Especially for the elderly who suffer from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and hypertension, water temperature that is too high can increase blood pressure and heart rate, increase the burden on the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, and increase blood viscosity.

The above article gives a clear introduction to the taboos of bathing. Of course, there are many other precautions that should not be underestimated. Only by mastering the correct methods and techniques can you benefit from your health after taking a bath. In addition, some people are also more concerned about medicinal baths. When using some Chinese herbal medicines, it is best to consult a doctor before using them with confidence.