We all have busy lives, schedules, and commitments. However, no matter who you are making time for yourself is essential. A nice warm bath is a great way to set aside time for yourself and improve your overall well-being. There are a number of key benefits that bathing in a bathtub has to offer:
1. Soothe Sore Muscles
Athletes around the globe utilize ice water baths to reduce the amount of lactic acid buildup in the muscle. This allows them to recover faster and be at their peak performance.
If ice baths aren't your cup of tea a soothing bath with Epsom salts can help to relax muscles and loosen stiff joints. Bathing in a tub offers your body and muscles time to soak in the warm water. Ideal bath temperatures should be warm enough that you sweat but not too hot to burn the skin.
2. Moisturize Skin
A warm bath filled with your favorite bath bomb which contains moisturizing butter and oils is a great way to provide a boost in hydration that your skin needs.
3. Relax and Unwind
Sometimes we all need a break from our day to day lives. This is a great time to enjoy some solitude and forget about the worries of the day. A warm bath is also a great way to calm nerves and come out feeling rejuvenated. Paired with a glass of wine or a great book you can't go wrong.
4. Improve Sleep
Enjoying a warm bath can help improve your overall sleep during the night. Its recommended that you have a warm bath an hour to two hours prior to bedtime. This will lead to an increased core temperature of the body. Upon exiting the bath your body enters a cooling down period which can help initiate sleep and the release of melatonin as the body cools to an optimal temperature. When taking a bath to improve sleep consider utilizing a bath bomb complete with natural sleep-inducing scents.
5. Fight the Common Cold
The heat and steam from a warm bath can help relieve stuffy noses and inflammation in the sinuses leaving you feeling better than before.
