The use of hot water has been a household practice long before the invention of water heaters and centralized water heating system where water is heated manually in metal containers over fire or stove.
Be it in the modern or ancient times, the use of heated water has become a tradition vital to every country especially in regions where the cold winter restricts the accomplishment of various activities of daily living.
Hot water, be it for bathing, making hot coffee, warm milk or tea offer various health benefits at the most affordable price but incomparable results.
Hot water baths or showers with a temperature of 96 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit is beneficial to the body as it does not only promote circulation to relax and calm tired muscles but also soothes aching nerves especially after prolonged standing or walking using close-fitting shoes.
Being a vasodilator, warm water soaks is one of the rehabilitative treatments of choice for orthopedic problems such as rheumatoid arthritis, muscle stiffness due to prolonged immobility due to fracture of a limb and among others.
The application of hot water bags to a sprain, alternated with cold compress, for example, reduces swelling by promoting circulation of blood into the tissues in a series of contracting and relaxing manner thereby reducing pain and swelling.
As a natural home remedy, warm showers also relieve nasal congestion brought about by allergens that cause rhinitis as well as alleviation from flu symptoms especially after aromatic herbs such as mint leaves and ginger are boiled, placed in a bowl for the steam to be inhaled.
The inhaled steam does not only alleviate nasal congestion but also relieve tension headaches.
Furthermore, taking a bath washes some allergens that may further worsen allergic symptoms.
Menstrual cramps, which is women's most dreaded nemesis occurring every month, is relieved simply with the application of hot water bags every 15 minutes and works best when alternated with cold compress.
Bathing with the use of warm water accompanied by essential oils also promotes a more moisturized skin as the warm temperature of the water opens skin pores to absorb water for hydration.
As the skin is exposed to various toxins and bacteria from sweats and environmental pollutants, washing it with warm water not only removes various elements but also keeps them away from thriving on the skin causing skin diseases and body odor.
Indeed, using hot or warm water has so many benefits for humankind.
Thus it is basic to every household to see to it that there is a source of readily available hot water anytime of the day, especially in countries where the winter season brings various ailments and disruptions to normal daily living.
Be it in the modern or ancient times, the use of heated water has become a tradition vital to every country especially in regions where the cold winter restricts the accomplishment of various activities of daily living.
Hot water, be it for bathing, making hot coffee, warm milk or tea offer various health benefits at the most affordable price but incomparable results.
Hot water baths or showers with a temperature of 96 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit is beneficial to the body as it does not only promote circulation to relax and calm tired muscles but also soothes aching nerves especially after prolonged standing or walking using close-fitting shoes.
Being a vasodilator, warm water soaks is one of the rehabilitative treatments of choice for orthopedic problems such as rheumatoid arthritis, muscle stiffness due to prolonged immobility due to fracture of a limb and among others.
The application of hot water bags to a sprain, alternated with cold compress, for example, reduces swelling by promoting circulation of blood into the tissues in a series of contracting and relaxing manner thereby reducing pain and swelling.
As a natural home remedy, warm showers also relieve nasal congestion brought about by allergens that cause rhinitis as well as alleviation from flu symptoms especially after aromatic herbs such as mint leaves and ginger are boiled, placed in a bowl for the steam to be inhaled.
The inhaled steam does not only alleviate nasal congestion but also relieve tension headaches.
Furthermore, taking a bath washes some allergens that may further worsen allergic symptoms.
Menstrual cramps, which is women's most dreaded nemesis occurring every month, is relieved simply with the application of hot water bags every 15 minutes and works best when alternated with cold compress.
Bathing with the use of warm water accompanied by essential oils also promotes a more moisturized skin as the warm temperature of the water opens skin pores to absorb water for hydration.
As the skin is exposed to various toxins and bacteria from sweats and environmental pollutants, washing it with warm water not only removes various elements but also keeps them away from thriving on the skin causing skin diseases and body odor.
Indeed, using hot or warm water has so many benefits for humankind.
Thus it is basic to every household to see to it that there is a source of readily available hot water anytime of the day, especially in countries where the winter season brings various ailments and disruptions to normal daily living.