Is there any benefit to your health from taking a cold to lukewarm shower every day?
2006-12-25 05:20:07 · 11 answers · asked by TheTruthHurts 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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.
2006-12-25 05:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A shower which is too warm or hot dries out the skin. The water should be as close to room temp as possible. I've been told not to take hot showers because I'm diabetic & I know some heart patients aren't suppose to. Also, when I went to a health spa there was a sign telling us not to spend more than 5 min in the sauna or hot tub. It didn't say why but it was for health reasons. So all things considered, lukewarm showers are best for one's health.
2006-12-25 13:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if there is a benefit to a lukewarm or cold shower but I do know that after you take a sauna it is good to take a cold shower to close the skins pores up.
take a look at this link about cold showers
2006-12-25 13:29:33 · answer #3 · answered by Cymbaline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another benefit of cold showers is that your skin does not dry out. Hot water causes your skin to dehydrate because it evaporates the water in it. If you take colder (or at least lukewarm ones) and drink plenty of water, you'll be fine.
I used to swim and our indoor pool was anywhere between 78 and 85 degrees, plus the hot showers I would take afterward caused my skin to itch uncontrollably.
2006-12-25 13:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by plant a tree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll clean up your act, not to mention being aware of every part of your body in a good healthful environment.
2006-12-25 13:26:53 · answer #5 · answered by badmanbrown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't hurt, at least your getting clean. As for a direct benefit, not that I have heard of.
2006-12-25 13:22:46 · answer #6 · answered by redhotboxsoxfan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, its suposed to wake you up a bit more and you will be more attentive to things during the day. and less grumpy than if you take a warm shower.
2006-12-25 13:26:10 · answer #7 · answered by abluebook 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its gud as it cools u donw, relaxes u, but u gotta be careful cos if its too cold then it can cause paralysis due to the shutting off of blood supply to your skin
2006-12-25 13:23:11 · answer #8 · answered by CoolBoy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dad wont let me take a warm shower inside he takes me out back and sprays me with the hose
2006-12-25 13:28:00 · answer #9 · answered by Princess1988 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, some people believe it makes your hair more shiny?
2006-12-25 13:22:05 · answer #10 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋