In the history of different countries, the attitude towards purity of the body has ranged from being elevated to a cult to complete disregard. The ancient Greeks and Romans enjoyed taking baths and steaming in special baths. In medieval Europe, caring for the body was considered a sin. In the 21st century, the choice of a place where you can wash for the benefit of body and soul is unlimited.
In Russia, the most common options for a place to wash are a bathhouse and a bathroom. Each of the options has its own advantages and disadvantages. Which option to choose depends on personal preference and physical ability.
Wash in the bath, be reborn
Back in the Middle Ages, when civilized Europe completely ignored the ablution procedures, in "wild" Russia, rich and poor people regularly visited the bathhouse. For a long time, the Russian people knew that the Russian bath is a healing and cleansing power. The bathhouse helped to overcome illness and disease. The offer to swim in the bath is a sign of hospitality in Russia. It was customary to lead the guest to the bathhouse first, and then feed and put him to bed.
The bath in Russia was in use among the Slavs already in the 5th-6th centuries, even the Scythians, who lived in Russia, used hot water and steam.
If possible, you need to wash in the bath once a week. The beneficial effect of any bath is to warm up the body and cleanse the body globally. Everything in the human body is exposed to the cleansing action of the bath - from the skin to the internal organs.
Under the influence of hot steam, the pores of the skin are opened and cleaned from skin secretions and dirt. After bath procedures, the skin becomes tightened, looks younger and fresher.
After the bath, metabolic processes in the body are activated. The accumulations of sputum in the lungs and mucus from the nasal cavity begin to drain well. Together with them, pathogenic bacteria are excreted. When using a broom, phytoncides are released, which relieve inflammatory reactions in the body and strengthen the immune system.
Wash yourself whiter - you will be sweeter
The bathroom is equipped with a shower and bath. Some people like to relax in a hot bath, others prefer a quick refreshing shower. In fact, experts advise taking a shower at least once a day. This is to wash away dirt and sweat that make it difficult for your skin to breathe. A morning shower will allow you to wake up faster and tune in to a working mood.
Bathing takes longer than showering. But it is not recommended to take a bath every day, as the protective layer will be washed off from the surface of the skin. Baths help you relax and relieve stress. By adding honey or salt to the water, you can achieve a tonic effect.
In ancient times, people took baths to cleanse dirt and for religious reasons.
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There are contraindications for visiting the bathhouse and taking a bath. The bathhouse cannot be visited with exacerbation of chronic diseases, with severe hypertension, atherosclerosis of blood vessels, and oncological diseases. People over 60 should take a steam bath with caution. There are fewer contraindications for taking baths. These include pathologies of the cardiovascular system, varicose veins, high blood pressure. Colds and inflammatory diseases in the acute stage are also a contraindication for taking baths.
