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What is the efficacy and function of taking a hot bath?
First of all, bathing can improve inflammation and lower blood sugar levels. Bathing can release an anti-inflammatory chemical, IL-6, which has the same effect as physical exercise.

Second, promote blood circulation. Jiang Liangduo said that the warming effect of water can dilate human blood vessels, speed up blood flow, thus promoting blood circulation throughout the body and achieving the effect of warming yang and warming the body.

Third, accelerate metabolism. Heating can stimulate the secretion of human hormones, such as thyroid and adrenal hormones, so as to improve the metabolic capacity of the human body and make the garbage and toxins in the body better excreted.

Fourth, consume body heat. Taking a hot bath can relax the body and mind, restore muscle elasticity and consume a lot of calories. A recent study by Loughborough University in the United Kingdom found that taking a bath 1 hour consumes the same amount of heat as walking for half an hour, and taking a hot bath often helps to prevent diabetes.

5. Soaking in hot bath is helpful to lose weight and lower blood sugar, and the effect is stronger than physical exercise.

Sixth, eliminate brain fatigue. Taking a hot bath and drinking boiled water can speed up the blood circulation, reduce the substances that make people feel tired in the blood, improve the blood supply to the brain, and at the same time inhibit the excitement of the central nervous system of the cerebral cortex, so that the brain is at rest.

Seven, improve communication skills. A study by Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that bathing with 39℃ water can improve the communication ability of autistic patients. People who live in a milder environment have stronger communication skills, more active immune systems and stronger resistance to diseases.

Extended data:

Take a bath 1~2 times a week. Li Fangling said that bathing should not be too frequent, and it should be 1~2 times a week. Fresh grapefruit peel can be soaked in hot water for 15 minutes, and then bathed when the water temperature is close to body temperature. When taking a bath, once you have discomfort symptoms such as chest tightness and asthma, you should stop immediately, sit quietly in the vent and drink a little warm water until the symptoms are relieved.

References:

People's Daily Online-Can a hot bath help you lose weight and lower blood sugar? Research says the effect is better than exercise.

People's Network-Eight Benefits of Hot Water Health Care

People's Daily Online-Taking a hot bath can lower blood sugar.