The winter solstice has arrived, and as the temperature plummets, people are starting to feel the chill hit. In this cold season, bathing has become a health regimen of choice for many people. A proverb that has been passed down through the ages says: "The winter solstice is good for bathing, and the four seasons are healthy." "So, what is a bath?Why is there such a prevalent tradition of bathing on the winter solstice?
In ancient times, people had long known the health effect of bathing in the winter solstice. A message from Weibo said: "The winter solstice is suitable for bathing, and it is healthy in all seasons." This traditional wisdom has been passed down to this day, and even the emperor loved this way of health preservation. So, what's the secret of soaking in the hot springs?
Soaking in the soup can be regarded as a traditional Chinese medicine**, which soaks the whole body in warm water to achieve the effect of relaxing tendons and activating the body, dispelling dampness and detoxification, and relieving physical fatigue. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, hot springs can treat symptoms such as musculoskeletal contractures, stubborn muscles and skin, inadequacy of hands and feet, loss of eyebrows and hair, and various scabies. Therefore, bathing in the soup can not only maintain the health of the body, but also help with some chronic diseases.
Specifically, the winter solstice bath has the following benefits:
Soaking in warm soup water can more effectively expel moisture and toxins from the body. At the same time, the minerals and trace elements in the hot spring water are absorbed through the pores, which is beneficial to the health and nutrition of the hot spring water.
Soaking in the soup not only excretes a lot of toxins, but also burns off excess body fat. Scientific studies have shown that soaking in hot springs for half an hour can burn 300 calories, which is equivalent to running two kilometers, so soaking in hot springs can achieve the effect of detoxification**.
In the hot springs, the pores of the whole body are relaxed by the warmth of the hot spring, which is effective in eliminating fatigue and moisturizing the skin. For office workers who sit in front of the computer for a long time, bathing is an effective way to relieve symptoms such as shoulder and neck pain.
Soak in the soup on the winter solstice to welcome the healthy four seasons
During this winter solstice season, you might as well try the ancient health regimen and feel the comfort and relaxation brought by bathing. Whether it is to dispel dampness and detoxify, consume calories, or relieve physical fatigue, it is the health benefit brought to us by the winter solstice bath.
So, this winter, let's put down our busy work, find a warm place, soak in the soup, and let the body and mind be relieved. The winter solstice should be bathed, and the four seasons are healthy, so let's welcome the healthy and happy four seasons together.
Are you ready for the winter solstice bath?Come and share your bathing experience!