Do you prefer to shower in the evening? Depending on the time of day, you can promote sleep with a shower, strengthen the cardiovascular system or relax the muscles.
- Long and hot or short and really fresh: a shower is much more than just the best way to wash off sweat or dust.
- Depending on the time and the procedure, the shower also has positive effects - from antihypertensive effects * to better sleep quality.
- Here you can find out what the different shower types should be aware of
For many, the morning shower starts the day. Others prefer to swing under the shower in the evening to get cleanly into bed. But contrary to the assumption of many, it does not matter when we shower: Depending on the time of day and the procedure, a shower can have an immense influence on our health , for example it promotes sleep or stimulates the circulation. Every type of shower should know the following effects.
Showering in the morning or in the evening - this is how you promote healthy sleep, stimulate the circulation and protect the skin
Determine your shower type - and find out how your body reacts:
- You like to shower in the evening : If you have a warm and long shower in the evening, you relax your muscles and thus counteract tension. The blood pressure also drops slightly as the vessels widen due to the warmth. The result: a hot shower in the evening makes you tired and promotes sleep. Tip: dim the light in the bathroom or shower by candlelight. The dim lighting promotes the release of the sleep hormone melatonin.
- You always shower in the morning: If you take a shower in the morning, the slightly cooler water temperature will stimulate your circulation. The blood circulates better, the body is better supplied with blood and fatigue is quickly gone.
- You shower several times a day : If you take a shower more often during the day, there are a few things you should consider to save money and protect your skin. The shorter the shower time, the less water is used, which is good for both the environment and your wallet. Frequent showerers should also take a lukewarm shower, as this is the least amount of stress on the skin. In addition, shower gel should be used sparingly - or not at all: “If you are only sweaty but not soiled, you may get by without cleaning aids. The desired refreshment comes with showering anyway and the water has a rinsing effect, ”t-online.de quoted Dr. Ernst Tabori, Director of the German Advice Center for Hygiene (BZH): “Everyone has to decide for themselves whether it is sufficient for themselves. In any case, doing without a shower gel does not make you sick. "
- In general, the less you shower, the better. This is because the protective acid mantle of the skin is attacked with every wash if pH-neutral cleaning products are not used. From the point of view of dermatologists, you should only jump under the shower every two to three days to protect your skin.
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