2006-10-06 11:48:18 · 8 answers · asked by urbanbutterfly 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Cold Water Massage Therapy is the one of the healthiest and inexpensive of therapies. Simple massage the body with almond oil before taking a shower. Shower in cold water until your body temperature rises and no longer feels cold, but toasty and warm. Make sure the bathroom is heated. Never get out of a cold shower into a cold room.
*** Please note: Cold showers should not be taken during a women's time of menstruation. A woman needs extra rest and gentleness during her menses. Taking a cold shower is too much for the reproductive system during menstruation. A lukewarm shower is recommended. Generally speaking, hot showers are not good as they tend to depress the various physiological systems of the body.
Cold showers have the following positive effects:
*Brings blood to the capillaries, therefore increasing circulation throughout the body.
*Cleans the circulatory system.
*Reduces blood pressure on internal organs.
*Provides flushing for the organs and provides a new supply of blood.
*Strengthens the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems.
* Contracts the muscles to eliminate toxins and poisonous wastes.
* Strengthens the mucous membranes, which help resist hay fever, allergies, colds, coughs.
Many health problems are reduced or even eliminated over time by providing proper circulation of the blood to the affected area using the cold shower massage.
"Ishnan" is the term used in the old days when people in India referred to cold showers (very cold showers). "Ishnan" is the point at which the body, by its own virtue, creates the temperature that it can beat off the coldness of the water. This happens when the capillaries open with the onset of the cold water. They close again during the course of the cold shower and it is at that point that all the blood rushes back to flush the organs and the glands. This process allows the glands to renew their secretions and "youth" (i.e. young glands) again returns to the body. "
2006-10-06 11:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by crissyll22 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually warm temperature is best. Too hot can dry out and irritate your skin but if the water isn't warm at all then you can't get the dirt out of your pores. Cold water tightens your pores, trapping dirt and excess oil.
2006-10-06 11:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Missy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily hot. Warm is good. Hot water will dehydrate your skin..But I have never heard that cold water is best.
2006-10-06 11:51:36 · answer #3 · answered by msbobbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my boyfriend thinks so. He says it helps you not to break out. I think a hot shower and then turn it to cold right before you get out to close your pores is good.
2006-10-06 11:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by pryncess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is not drying like hot showers.
2006-10-06 11:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think it matters really rather the water is cold are hot i think its how much water you drink
2006-10-06 11:51:57 · answer #6 · answered by mz.thang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE NEVER HEARD THAT, BUT HOT WATER WILL CLEAN YOUR SKIN.
2006-10-06 11:50:18 · answer #7 · answered by feliciarewell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-10-06 14:15:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋