Things to note when taking a bath

Taking a bath is a life behavior that everyone does. People of all ages cannot do without this habit. Only by taking a bath can our body be in a healthy and clean state. No matter what type of living habits, there are things that we need to pay attention to, because only in this way can we ensure that we can perform such habits normally. Good habits can be better maintained, bad habits cannot exist.

The so-called precautions are actually a changed lifestyle, which is what we often call bad habits. No matter whether it is a good habit or a bad habit, there will always be people who follow it. The two are actually the same because only by knowing the disadvantages can you prevent yourself from touching it. So what are the precautions for taking a bath?

Tools/Raw Materials

It is not advisable to take a bath when you are full or empty stomach. Before and after bathing, pay attention to keeping warm, choose and use soap, reduce the number of baths, and keep the water temperature moderate.

Methods/Steps

It is not advisable to bathe on an empty stomach or with a full stomach

After each meal, the human body mobilizes some blood from all over the body to the stomach and intestines to help digestion. Taking a shower immediately after a meal will, on the one hand, aggravate cardiac ischemia and even cause angina pectoris or sudden death; on the other hand, due to the reduced blood flow in the digestive tract, it will affect the digestion and absorption of food and induce symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and upper abdominal pain.

Keep warm before and after bathing

Pay attention to keeping warm during and after bathing, especially the frail elderly. The temperature of the bathroom before taking a shower should be such that you don’t feel cold after taking off your clothes. After taking a shower, dry your whole body with a dry towel and put on your clothes as soon as possible.

Choosing and using soap

Don't use too much soap. Just rub the skin with soap once every time you take a bath. Too much soap will irritate the skin and cause itching. People with dry skin, the elderly and children are suitable for using fatty soaps. Alkaline soaps or hot water should not be used for washing, so as not to wash away the sebum, making the skin drier and even flaking and wrinkled. Some people have oily skin and can use neutral or alkaline soap.

Reduce the number of showers

The frequency of bathing can be reduced appropriately, such as once every other day or twice a week. Taking a bath too often will wash away the oil normally secreted on the skin surface and the protective bacteria that normally live on the skin surface, which can easily cause skin itching. The skin's resistance will also be weakened, making it more susceptible to disease. You should not take a bath within one hour after a meal. It is better to take a bath two hours after a meal, or about one hour before the next meal. Drinking a glass of warm water before taking a hot bath can replenish the blood volume in your body. Taking a bath on an empty stomach can easily lead to hypoglycemia, fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, and even collapse.

Moderate water temperature

The water temperature should not be too high and the bathing time should not be too long. The water temperature should be between 37℃ and 40℃. Too high water temperature can cause the blood vessels in the skin to dilate, and a large amount of blood in the body will be concentrated on the skin surface, which can easily cause acute cardiovascular ischemia and cause cardiovascular spasm. If the spasm continues for 15 minutes, acute myocardial infarction may occur; if it is a large-area myocardial infarction, there is a risk of sudden death.

The above explains some things you should pay attention to when taking a bath. Only in this way can we enjoy the benefits of taking a bath. Bathing can effectively promote our blood circulation, provided that we bathe in the correct way. Only by clearly understanding the things you need to pay attention to when taking a bath can you take a bath correctly. Whether it is bathing products or the bath itself, you need to pay attention to it.