This Is What A Bath Everyday Does To Your Body

Day 1: Your mood will be instantly elevated

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You'll instantly feel elevated once you're in the bath; trust me, they are relaxing spaces. Apparently, according to a leading psychologist, baths have a tremendous impact on depression because they promote quietness, isolation and comfort. Who knew?!

Day 2: Calories will be dropping off

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Believe it or not, a long hot bath will have great effects on your calorie burning! It's similar to aerobic exercise and increases the metabolism of the body, meaning you don't have to worry about putting on any pounds when you're getting in the bathtub.

Day 3: Your body temperature will be at its optimum

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It can be hard for our bodies to regulate their temperature and the bathtub can be a great environment for this. By this point in your bath-everyday-journey you might have noticed that your body is finding it easier to regulate its natural temperature.

Day 4: Cold and flu will become a lot easier to manage

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Being sick with the cold and flu is the absolute worse and sometimes it feels like we can do nothing to help ease the discomfort. Well, if you're someone that always gets sick, you might have noticed at this point that the steam from the bath has worked fantastically on your stuffy nose.

Day 5: You'll feel more alert and awake

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Baths are actually great at energizing us believe it or not, and here's when you might start to feel the benefit. The heat of the bath begins to make you sweat which then allows you to feel more refreshed than you would've already. Great for mornings then!

Day 6: You're ready to face the day by now!

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On day 6, barely even a week, you might feel so energized that you're feeling unstoppable and are ready for the day ahead of you. These are the wonders that baths can do to us and you shouldn't take them for granted. If you haven't already, give it a go!

Day 7: Your mental health will get a significant boost

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With the baths causing an elevated mood, it's safe to say that you might have noticed a more prolonged effect in your mood about a week later. You might feel more at peace with life and happy. Baths are thought to be one of the best methods of improving our mental health.

Day 8: Any rashes will be soothed by the bath

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Rashes and irritated skin can be hard to soothe and sometimes feels as though nothing ever does sooth it. If your bath has been the right temperature, you might notices that these blemishes have started to become more hydrated and you feel more comfortable with them.

Day 9: Your blood pressure will drop

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High blood pressure can be deadly if left untreated for a long period of time. After having your bath at this point, you might have noticed that your blood pressure has dropped for around two hours after you got out. This is because the steam and hot water allow the vessels to dilate.

Day 10: If you have any wounds, they'll love you now

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Wounds need time to heal, that's for sure, yet it's been proven that baths can have a great impact on the speed in which wounds can heal, because the water is naturally washing out any bad bacteria. Although, be careful not to get chemicals in your open wound!

Day 11: You'll start to prefer your baths over showers

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On day 11 you might be realizing what you were missing out on and are reluctant to ever swap out your baths for showers again. Don't get me wrong, showers are quick and easy, but if you want a proper wash and soak, a bath is the best way forward for sure.

Day 12: Your glucose levels will benefit dramatically

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If you struggle with diabetes you might have noticed a big change in your blood glucose levels by this point. When you're in the hot water, it increases the energy that your body is exerting and which means using more of your glucose levels. Fantastic news all around!

Day 13: Your immunity levels will be given a boost

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Baths are also fab at deterring away any unwanted germs and bacteria and by this point you might have already noticed. Hot baths will kill the bacteria and germs on your skin, meaning you avoid any unwanted nasty illnesses when you go out this weekend.

Day 14: Your skin will start looking fresh and youthful

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A soak in some hot water will definitely have a positive impact. By this day, you should notice that the hot water has deep cleansed your skin leaving you looking radiant, fresh and possibly more youthful. Obviously, you should be using shower gel too.

Day 15: You'll begin to crave a bath like never before

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You're just over two weeks in and you can now barely make it through the day without thinking about the amazing bath you're going to have. Whether it's the rose-scented candles or cozy bubble bath, your body might start to crave that warm and fuzzy feeling.

Day 16: Sleeping just got a lot easier

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At this point in your bathing journey you might have noticed that your sleep has benefited greatly from your baths everyday. Apparently, when we sleep, our body temperatures cool down releasing melatonin. After a bath, it cools down more rapidly, releasing more of this sleep-inducing hormone.

Day 17: Your blood flow will be better than it was before

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Your bath will make your blood flow easier by this point in the cycle! Essentially, it allows for more oxygenated blood to work its way around your body, meaning you'll be able to breathe deeper and slower when taking in the steam. I'm getting in the bath now!

Day 18: You'll smell a lot better

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There's no better wash you can have than being in the bath. Think about it, the shower just runs water over your body yet the bath really gives it all a deep clean, meaning that you might start to smell a little bit less than you did before. The perks of bathing ay!

Day 19: Achy joints and muscles will be soothed

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Aching joints, bones and muscles are really not great, especially when you work out often. Stretching and moving in your bathwater can have a positive affect on your mobility and even give you an extra workout while you're at it. The warmth and pressure is great for soothing aches.

Day 20: No more dry skin!

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When you have dry skin it can often mean that your skin is lacking in the natural oils it needs to keep it from going dry. Being in the bath can really help the skin restore to its natural state and help the dry patches of skin you have all over your body.

Day 21: Your nervous system will massively improve

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Baths can be excellent for your nervous system, especially if you're soaking in tubs like this one. Hydrotherapy is one of the biggest therapies used when it comes to multiple sclerosis of the spine, as the temperature and pressure of the water eases the pain.

Day 22: Your hair has never felt better

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While washing your hair isn't great and we definitely don't recommend it, the regular bathing will help your hair feel refreshed and vibrant after drying. It's a method people have been using for ages and if you struggle with healthy-looking hair you should give it a go.

Day 23: Your brain will start to feel the benefit

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By this time you might have noticed that the baths you are taking have really began to positively affect your brain health, both physically and mentally. Being submerged in the water is great at easing any kind of pain and inflammation, don't take it for granted.

Day 24: Breathing will be easier than ever

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Increasing your lung capacity and oxygen intake by submerging yourself to the chest is an excellent idea. The water's temperature and the pressure on your chest and lungs both play a role in this. Hotter water produces more steam, which can be used to relieve congestion in the nasal passages and chest.

Day 25: Your heart health will begin to improve

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A warm bath can make your heart beat quicker and can offer it a healthy work out. Your heart will benefit from this extra activity but soaking in really hot water might place unneeded strain on your heart, especially if you have a pre-existing heart disease.

Day 26: Too hot can cause you burns

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Obviously, having a bath every day is probably going to have some negative impact too. At this point, you should've hopefully agreed upon a decent temperature, but if the water is too hot it might actually start to leave burns and redness across your body!

Day 27: Unfortunately, your skin pores might have gotten bigger by now

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Studies have suggested that hot water, temperature and steam can have a negative effect on your skin pores by relaxing and loosening them, leaving them visible to the naked eye on your face. It increases the chance of germs and dirt getting caught in them.

Day 28: It might tear through your skin's natural moisture

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It's a well known fact that we all have useful natural moisture on the skin, but the hot water in our bath acts fast when dissolving and taking away the natural oils from our skin. You might have noticed that your skin is showing cracks by this point.

Day 29: Heart attack risk may have increased by now...

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Bathing a lot over a long period of time has actually proven to have a negative effect on the heart. Some studies reckon that because of the reduced blood pressure levels you are more at risk of developing a heart attack as you continue to bath more often.

Day 30: Oops, the water bill has shot up!

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And now, for day 30, you've finally realized that while you're loving your bath every single day, your water bill isn't. Baths can be of great benefit to your body, but we should be conservative in how we use our clean water supply. Don't forget to think about the environment!