Do you really know? Are baths or showers better for our health?
Aug 10, 2025
Dive into the debate between baths and showers! Discover how each option impacts your health, from pain relief and mood enhancement to cardiovascular benefits. The discussion also highlights the environmental effects and practicalities of water use. Can a long soak in the tub truly beat the quick refresh of a shower? Tune in for insights that will make you rethink your daily wash!
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Baths Usually Use More Water
- Baths typically consume around 100 litres while showers are about 60 litres.
- Shower water use depends on flow rate and how long you run it.
Hot Baths Relax Muscles And Ease Pain
- Hot baths relax muscles and relieve chronic pain after workouts.
- Heat increases endorphins and serotonin, which calm the nervous system.
Bathing Can Improve Circadian Rhythm
- Hot baths can strengthen and synchronise circadian rhythms to help beat depression.
- Fixing daily temperature cycles may correct rhythm delays common in depressed people.