If you want to feel good, take HOT showers & baths, people

By E
@Karusa (703)
Italy
December 22, 2023 5:59am CST
I read that during a hot bath or shower, the body reacts to heat by releasing certain chemicals called "dynorphins" into the brain –— which are responsible for the initial discomfort we experience. Simultaneously, the body also releases "endorphins", the famous hormones that improve mood & ease tension. What's interesting is, once secreted, dynorphins make endorphins more effective. This allows them to have a stronger euphoric effect on us. In my own experience this is 100% true
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (13122)
• Ireland
22 Dec
@karusa I take cold showers. I feel wonderfully invigorated afterwards.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
22 Dec
For me, it is a cleansing ritual..as hot as I can, then I rinse in cold as I can. Seals the deal. Keeps me youthful.
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E
@Karusa (703)
• Italy
22 Dec
I only do cold in the summer
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
22 Dec
@Karusa I do it all year round even when it is freezing outside.
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E
@Karusa (703)
• Italy
22 Dec
@RebeccasFarm No chance for me..... scorching hot is my preference
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472000)
• Switzerland
22 Dec
I always take a hot bath when I feel tired in the evening. It makes me feel so much better.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472000)
• Switzerland
22 Dec
@Karusa I sleep better after a good long bath.
E
@Karusa (703)
• Italy
22 Dec
Hot baths are great before bedtime, they help me sleep so well
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