14 DAY TRIAL // Sometimes, it’s the little things that can make all the difference, as we all know. One of our best friends during the cold season, heath experts say, is a short hot shower, as it can work miracles on our bodies, from relieving neck pain to breaking fever and helping us unwind after a stressful day at work.
For starters, a hot shower is a great way to warm up before a morning workout, especially if you’re more of an outdoors person this time of the year, as FitSugar also points out.
Then, a hot shower can also come very handy if you feel a cold settling in and the symptoms are relatively new, as it can help you break a fever, while also relieving body aches and helping you fight the cold in the most natural way possible.
Speaking of aches and pains, experts consider there is no better way to alleviate a stiff neck or shoulder pain than a hot shower – that is, except for a professional massage. Letting hot water run over the painful area will help muscles relax and the pain will go away. If you’re to get a massage or do some moves to soothe shoulder tension, it is guaranteed that you’ll wake up next day feeling as good as new.
Last but not least, a hot shower is also the perfect way to relax when you’re feeling too stressed or tired. If your skin is too dry to allow you to enjoy a long, scented, relaxing bath, then five minutes in the shower can work just as well for you. Make sure, though, that you use natural products instead of the soap and shower gel you can get in supermarkets, to protect your skin and nourish it at the same time.
On that same note, after you come out of the shower, remember the key element for a healthy, gorgeous skin – the moisturizer, no matter if you have regular or dry skin, but especially in the latter case.