People who often soak in hot springs will find that although hot springs cannot cure all diseases, they contain various beneficial mineral elements for the human body. They can promote blood circulation, strengthen the body, nourish the skin, and have anti-aging effects. Therefore, soaking in hot springs is becoming more and more popular. Do you know what precautions should be taken when soaking in hot springs?
Shower before soaking
Before soaking in a hot spring, it is necessary to shower and cleanse the body, so that the body can adapt to the water temperature and absorb the mineral elements of the hot spring more easily. Usually, rinsing with hot spring water is enough and there is no need to rinse with plain water. However, if the skin is allergic or the concentration of the spring water is too high, the body should be rinsed with plain water without using soap or shower gel to preserve the mineral substances absorbed by the skin surface.
Choose the right hot spring water
Different hot springs have different effects on the body. You should choose the hot springs and soaking methods according to your own physical condition and needs. Generally, soak from warm to hot, for 10-30 minutes each time, 1-2 times a day, not exceeding 3 times. Soaking before sleep is most appropriate. If it is for treatment, it should be soaked continuously for at least 2-3 weeks to see results.
Avoid soaking in excessively hot or acidic hot springs
Not every hot spring is suitable for soaking. It is better not to soak in excessively hot or acidic hot springs. Soaking in a hot pool should not exceed 10 minutes. The temperature of the hot spring is best between 30-45°C.
Stay hydrated
You should replenish water during the hot spring soak to prevent dehydration. The bathroom should maintain air circulation. If you feel uncomfortable, you should immediately get up and rest. People with dry skin should not soak for too long in hot springs.
Avoid specific times for soaking in hot springs
You should try to avoid soaking in hot springs immediately before or after meals. It is recommended to wait at least 60 minutes after a meal before soaking. After a long journey, it is not advisable to immediately bathe in a hot spring. Rest for a while until your energy recovers before entering the pool for soaking. It is also not advisable to bathe immediately after excessive mental exertion or intense exercise, as it can cause cerebral ischemia or hot spring shock.
Who should not soak in hot springs
People with acute illnesses such as acute pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, or those with fever from acute colds; syphilis, gonorrhea patients; malnourished or physically weakened patients after illness; severe diabetes patients with vascular complications, severe eczema, skin inflammation, or skin with ulcerated wounds, should not soak in hot springs.
Tips
1. Patients with diabetes, liver disease, gastrointestinal disease, hypertension, heart disease, and vascular disease can take hot spring baths when their conditions are stable.
2. Hypertensive patients should not immediately expose themselves to cold air after bathing, as it can cause a stroke.
3. Insomniacs should soak in slightly warm hot springs, preferably lying down. If you experience headaches, nausea, or palpitations, it is not advisable to continue soaking.
4. The sulfur and other acid-base substances in hot springs have certain anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects, which are quite effective for general infectious or parasitic skin diseases. However, sometimes they can irritate skin wounds and cause deterioration, or even lead to "hot spring dermatosis".
