#Why people love hot shower
Despite our full knowledge that lengthy hot shower will cause the skin to crack and dry, most take hot showers anyway as it is refreshing, relaxing and stress-relieving, and has a number of health benefits.
#Helps with cardiovascular system Especially for chronic heart failure patients, hot shower is a way to naturally expand blood vessels and improve circulation. It also reduces blood vessel tension, reducing the risk of coronary stenosis.
#Helps with joint and muscle recovery The main cause of our comfort in the hot shower, as the hot shower will relax the muscle and relieve fatigue. Research also reveal that hot shower helps with joint movement.
#Helps with brain recover Research reveal that hot shower will significantly increase BDNF protein level in the brain, which helps with nerve cells growth and nurturing, along with learning and memory centers in the brain.
#Helps with sleeping For people with sleeping problems, hot shower before sleeping is a good way to help. Various organizations, such as the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in the United Sates, confirm that hot shower does help with sleeping.
#Reduce pimples Hot shower expands skin pores, allowing easier cleaning.
#Cold shower might not be exactly favorable but refreshing Not exactly favorable for many because it is not as comfortable as the hot shower, especially when it is cold outside. Still, cold shower is not any less healthy than the hot one.
#Improve skin moisture
It is well-known that hot shower will dry the skin because hot water will wash away oil cells. On the other hand, cold shower will keep our skin fresh, tight and full, and keep our skin pores tight too.
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#Reduce cortisol
Cortisol is a body hormone that if excessive in amount, the body system might fluctuate and cause depression. Research reveal that cold shower will reduce blood cortisol and stress level.
#Allevate muscle injury
Professional athletes usually have ice bath to alleviate injury and muscle damage after competition.
#Reduce itch
Adam Friedman of Albert Einstein College of Medicine states that cold water will balance the skin and reduce allergy symptoms.
#Refresh yourself
When feeling groggy in the morning, try a cold shower. The first few seconds will boost all the body systems, whether heart rate, oxygen level and alertness.
