We all know how nice it can be to indulge in a relaxing hot bath. But not many know that this little personal luxury can in fact be precious. We all know how nice it can be to indulge in a relaxing hot bath. But not many know that this little personal luxury can in fact be precious for our health too.

Together with Ariston, hot water specialist par excellence, let’s discover a few tips on how to benefit from our next bath.

It helps improve blood circulation

Immersing ourselves in hot water up to the neck is an excellent thing to do for our blood vessels. The water exerts pressure on the body and makes the heart beat faster, as if we were doing some light physical exercise. So let’s treat ourselves to an extra hot bath or two a week: our hearts will certainly benefit. And if we’re worried about increasing our consumption too much, no problem: with Ariston’s NUOS EVO A+ heat pump water heater we can save up to 70% on energy bills compared to traditional solutions.

It cures headache

The beneficial effects of a hot bath on the blood vessels help not only the heart but also the head. Most headaches are caused by constriction of our blood vessels and the action of hot water may in fact help lower pressure and relieve headaches.

It helps us regain shape

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2008 showed that a number of people suffering from type 2 diabetes managed to reduce their glucose levels by taking regular hydromassage baths. The study also showed that a 20 -30 minute hot bath everyday for six days can enable us to lose up to 2 kg in a month.

It lowers blood pressure

According to a study conducted in 2008 by the National Aquatics and Sports Medicine Institute at Washington State University, taking a hot bath can help lower blood pressure. But if we have any heart issues, it’s best to consult our doctor before taking hot baths, in order to avoid excessively raising our heart rate. It’s also useful to remember that the latest water heaters, like Ariston’s Lydos Hybrid, make it easy to regulate the temperature of our hot water.

It helps us sleep better

When we immerse ourselves in hot water, the sudden increase in body temperature helps relax our muscles, which is a considerable benefit not only physically but also mentally. This is ideal, at the end of a long and tiring day, for effortlessly falling asleep. Only one tip here: limit the hot bath to 20 minutes (and be careful not to fall asleep in the bath)!

It relieves coughs and flu symptoms

The steam from a hot bath can help dissolve the phlegm that collects in the throat and thus relieve coughing bouts.

Taking a 10 to 15 minute hot bath can also help us recoup energy and combat flu symptoms more rapidly. The only thing to do now is take a nice hot bath: click here to choose the water heater that’s just right for you. We all have some little ritual that makes our hot bath special: please leave a comment to reveal what yours is!