Benefits of a hot bath

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Insomnia

If you have trouble falling asleep, try a relaxing bath before bed. Not a hasty shower, but a bath where you give a time to disconnect from everything. You can add a few drops of lavender oil to the water.

Fatigue

A warm bath can help improve mental alertness and physical energy, increasing blood flow. For an additional "energizing" effect, you can add lemon oil, grapefruit and geranium water bath with a few drops of almond oil. 

Dry, itchy skin

A warm bath can help moisturize dry, scaly skin. A home remedy is to put a bowl of oatmeal at the foot of an old sock and then tie it around the bathtub faucet. The water released through the oatmeal mineral called silica, which is known for its skin-soothing properties.

Anxiety and stress

The tangerine and grapefruit oil can help you improve your mood. Combine 10 drops or more of any of these oils with a small cup of almond oil or sunflower and swirls make in your bathroom and see the difference.

Detoxify

Beauty experts say that cellulite is the result of an accumulation of toxins in the body. A steam bath can help the body to delete these toxins. Before entering the bathroom, use a sponge massage will help increase blood circulation and improve the lymph system. But do not put very hot water because it can cause more cellulite from forming.

Muscle aches

A warm soak in the bath can help relax your muscles. He added a handful of Epsom salts, which is full of magnesium, will help relieve inflammation.

Slow movement

The heat bath improves blood flow body. You can add oils of ginger, juniper, black pepper and rosemary in water to give an additional boost your circulation.

Cold and Flu

The steam acts as a natural decongestant. A few drops of eucalyptus, tea tree, and pine or peppermint oil will help clear congested sinuses.

Tension headaches

It is believed that there is a relationship between the tension of the muscles of the neck and frequent headaches. You can soak a towel in hot water and put it around your neck when you take a bath.

You see, there are many benefits of taking a hot bath. We can enjoy the healing properties of water and give a moment of relaxation, so necessary at this time of year.