Winter has knocked in most parts of the country. Along with this, people have also started wearing sweaters and shawls. The routine has started changing completely. Everyone likes the rosy cold of winter, but bathing in this season becomes a problem. Most people like to bathe with hot water in winter, while some people also bathe with cold water in this season. Now the question is, what kind of water should one take a bath in winter, cold or hot? Let us know about this in detail. Health expert Dr Tariq Azad is giving information about this.
Which water should one bathe with in winter, hot or cold?
According to experts, neither you should take a bath with very cold water nor should you take a bath with very hot water in winter. Taking a bath with lukewarm water can be beneficial. This does not cause cold and blood circulation is also good. The risk of infection is less. There is better cleaning of the body. At the same time, some people take a bath in hot water, then it can cause skin-related problems like moisture of the skin and there can be problems of itching and rashes. Apart from this, if hair is washed with hot water then it also starts having negative effects.
Bathing with cold water is also good in winter but only for those people whose immunity is strong otherwise, it can cause health problems like pneumonia, cough, pain in the throat and fever. Let us tell you that bathing with cold water removes muscle stiffness. It works like cold compression. Apart from this, bathing with cold water reduces stress. Your mood improves and you can feel refreshed. However, if you want to take a bath with cold water, then do so only after consulting a doctor considering your health.
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