Is it true that baths and saunas can be dangerous to health: useful to know

16.05.2024 12:34

Since ancient times it has been believed that a bathhouse can improve health and, if used properly, certainly will not spoil it.

But modern experts are more cautious in their conclusions. Let's find out how a completely harmless visit to a bathhouse or sauna can end.

Bath and health

There are several stereotypes of behavior in the bathhouse, as well as several myths that have become established in society.

By eliminating them as bad habits, you won’t have to worry about your overall health in the bathhouse.

Firstly, a bathhouse or sauna will not cause harm if you do not drink alcohol or do not visit the steam room after drinking a large amount of alcohol.

Bathroom
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Secondly, forget that a bathhouse or sauna is another way to lose weight or an opportunity to cleanse the body of waste and toxins.

Thirdly, it is not recommended to go to the bathhouse if you have high temperature and blood pressure, infectious, oncological or skin diseases, diabetes, tuberculosis (open form), as well as cardiovascular diseases and psychoneurological disorders.

Fourthly, the bath is contraindicated in case of urolithiasis, kidney dysfunction, stomach ulcers and other gastrointestinal diseases.

Fifthly, the bath is contraindicated in the presence of burns (including sunburn), as well as after cosmetic procedures.

Previously, we talked about which vegetables and fruits are healthier to eat with the peel .

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor