Soaking in hot springs has many advantages. Some data show that soaking in hot springs can not only relax muscles and joints, but also eliminate fatigue. It can also dilate blood vessels, promote blood circulation and accelerate human metabolism.
In addition, most hot springs are rich in chemicals, which are helpful to the human body. For example, calcium carbonate in hot springs plays a considerable role in improving physical fitness and restoring physical strength; Hot springs are rich in calcium, potassium, radon and other components, which have certain curative effects on regulating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and treating diabetes, gout, neuralgia and arthritis. Sulfur spring can soften cutin, and carbonated water containing sodium can bleach and soften skin.
Hot springs are expensive for a long time. It is unrealistic to soak in hot springs once or twice during holidays to achieve the purpose of health preservation or beauty, and it must be adhered to for a long time to be effective.
Experts remind that patients with hypertension and heart disease can soak in hot springs on the premise of taking medicine regularly, but it is best not to exceed 20 minutes at a time. When you get up, you should be careful and slow to prevent dizziness and falls due to vasodilation and blood pressure drop. Sulfur and other acid and alkali substances contained in hot springs can diminish inflammation and sterilize, which is very effective for general infectious or parasitic skin diseases, but sometimes it can irritate the skin, worsen the wound and even lead to "hot spring skin diseases". Therefore, for some patients with skin diseases, it is not appropriate to soak in hot springs. For people with eczema and atopic dermatitis, soaking in hot water for too long will accelerate the evaporation of skin moisture, destroy the protective layer of skin and easily lead to the aggravation of symptoms.
Soaking in hot springs seems simple, but not everyone knows how to soak scientifically. When soaking in hot springs, you should close your eyes as much as possible and take a few deep breaths slowly in a meditative mood to really release physical and mental stress. Moreover, soaking in hot springs should not start from a pool with high water temperature, but from a pool with mild water temperature; Soak in hot pool water for no more than 10 minute each time, and let the upper chest come out or rest in time; Do not soak in the water level above the chest for more than 10 minutes. Soak alternately with mild pool water in time or soak and rest in time after the body comes out. Hot spring temperature is high, and after soaking, there will be discomfort such as sweating, dry mouth and chest tightness, which is a normal reaction of excessive blood circulation. At this time, soak in cold water or rest in water for a short time, and drink plenty of water to relieve it.
In addition, experts remind that patients with heart disease and hypertension should soak in water together, and if they are uncomfortable, they should rest in the water immediately; Don't soak when you are hungry, because an empty stomach can easily lead to fatigue, so you must take a nap or have a rest after meals before soaking; After drinking, you must sleep and rest before soaking, otherwise bathing will stimulate blood circulation, leading to physical exhaustion and fear of accidents; Tired from a long journey, don't suddenly enter the hot spring, take a break and take a dip after your physical strength recovers; After soaking in the hot spring, the human body's water evaporates quickly, so remember to drink water in time.