| The bath is a sacred place that allows anyone to | | | | comfortable as warmer water. Water of between 16 |
| shut the door on the world and spend a few luxury | | | | and 27 ° C rapidly increases blood circulation and is |
| moments on their own. This is the time to forget | | | | said to stimulate the metabolism. There is no denying |
| about bills, work and grievances. It has been said that | | | | a cold bath wakes you up physically and mentally, so |
| most people gain their ideas whilst relaxing in the | | | | it is wonderful first thing in the morning or for when |
| bath. The bath is a time when one can phone others, | | | | you want to revive yourself after a long, hard day. |
| read a book or simply switch off. The experience of | | | | However, this water temperature may only be ideal |
| the bath can differ every time. The sense of | | | | for those that are brave. |
| relaxation is heightened even further depending on | | | | In the middle of the field is bathing in water between |
| the accessories you add to the water. There are | | | | 38 - 40 ° C. This is said to stimulate the |
| various types of bath oils, bath foam and bath salts | | | | parasympathetic nervous system and increase the |
| one can add to the water to make the experience | | | | emission of noradrenalin. In turn, this reduces strain |
| that little bit better. That is what a bath is - an | | | | and stimulation both physiologically and psychologically, |
| experience. | | | | bringing about a feeling of relaxation and well being. |
| The temperature of the water is an extremely | | | | Bathing Do's and Don'ts |
| important factor when attempting to increase the | | | | Do not bathe for longer than 20 minutes at a |
| pleasure of bathing. Research has shown that once | | | | time - extended soaking can dry out skin and zap |
| the water exceeds a certain temperature, normally | | | | energy |
| around 40 Degrees, the water produces a stimulating | | | | Don't soak for longer than 3 minutes in a cold |
| effect on the body. Therefore, it would not be a | | | | bath |
| good idea to have a bath at this temperature just | | | | Always wait until at least 40 minutes after eating |
| before bed as the bath will increase the heart rate. A | | | | before bathing |
| bath temperature of just over 40 degrees will be | | | | It is recommended not to bathe more than |
| brilliant post exercise as this heat soothes aching | | | | twice a day, it can strip your skin of its natural oils |
| muscles as blood circulation around the body is | | | | Try to stay away from having a really hot bath |
| increased. This is highly recommended for athletes or | | | | just before bed as it increases your heart rate which |
| those that exercise regularly. This high temperature | | | | can make it difficult to sleep |
| does wonders for the skin as well. The steam from | | | | Heighten the occasion by adding ingredients such |
| water opens the pores, allowing the warm water to | | | | as bath oil, bath foam and bath salts |
| enter and flush away dirt and sweat. And why not | | | | With this advice, you are certain to maximize the |
| add some bath foam and bath oil to nurture and | | | | potential of the bathing experience. Follow these |
| moisturise the skin. Bath salts are also excellent for | | | | guidelines and you are sure to wash all your stresses |
| your skin. | | | | away. Just remember to spoil yourself with the |
| At the other end of the spectrum, cold baths | | | | addition of bath oil, bath foam and bath salts to |
| provides an exhilarating rush from your head to your | | | | maximize the experience. |
| toes. This temperature may not be as relaxing or as | | | | |