Soaking in hot springs is an activity that many people like very much. Especially when the weather is relatively cold, many people often choose to soak in hot springs, because at this time, the body will feel very warm when soaking in hot springs. But there are actually many things to pay attention to when soaking in hot springs. So how long is a good time to soak in hot springs? Under what circumstances is it not advisable to take a hot spring bath? How to take a hot spring bath?

1. How long is the best time to soak in a hot spring?

Many people think that it is not easy to soak in a hot spring once, and they should soak as much as they want. In fact, the longer you spend in hot springs, the better. There is one principle to remember when soaking in hot springs: temperature is inversely proportional to time. Generally, you can soak for 5-10 minutes at a time; in hot springs with low water temperature, you can soak for 20-30 minutes at a time. The number of hot spring baths should be 2-3 times a day, and frequent bathing is not advisable. If you take baths too many times, it will lead to excessive physical exertion, which will easily lead to fatigue, which is counterproductive.

Some people think that leaving the material components in hot springs on the skin is good for the body, but this is not the case. Because if you encounter a hot spring with a high concentration of sulfur or alkaline components and do not rinse or dry it, after the water evaporates, the concentration of these substances left on the skin will increase dozens of times, which will cause great irritation to the skin. The sulfur and other acid-base substances contained in hot springs can reduce inflammation and sterilize, and are very effective in treating general infectious or parasitic skin diseases. However, sometimes they can also irritate skin wounds and cause deterioration, and even lead to "hot spring skin diseases".

Do not use soap-based cleaning products when rinsing. The water temperature should be lower when rinsing. Finally, dry the whole body, and then apply moisturizing lotion on the face and body to lock in skin moisture. Be careful not to rub hard when bathing, especially in the skin folds of the armpits, crotch, navel, and limbs.

Before entering the hot spring, use a small wooden bucket to pour a small amount of hot spring water on your body to allow your body to adapt to the water temperature before entering the bath to soak. This can avoid a sudden drop in blood pressure and dizziness caused by anemia. It is recommended to check whether the temperature of the spring water is suitable with your hands or feet first, and never jump into the hot spring all at once.

Don’t soak in hot springs immediately after a long trip. Take a proper rest first. You should avoid hot spring baths on an empty stomach and after meals to avoid anemia and indigestion. Fasting may cause collapse. Avoid bathing after drinking alcohol. Bathing after drinking alcohol is most likely to cause cardiac or vascular system emergencies.

Do not do strenuous exercise before bathing in hot springs. After exercise, the heartbeat and blood flow accelerate, and the heat of the hot springs is not good for the body. After exercise, it is best to rest for 10-20 minutes before soaking in the hot springs.

Massage coordination. Proper acupoint massage will enhance the health care effects of hot springs and have obvious therapeutic effects on some diseases. Women should not soak in hot springs for too long, otherwise the normal pH and beneficial bacteria ecology in the female private parts will be easily destroyed, and the female private parts will be easily infected and itchy.

If you feel dry mouth or chest tightness, take a rest by the pool, do some stretching exercises, and drink some distilled water to replenish water. Some people like to soak their whole body until they are red, so they need to pay special attention to whether there is accelerated heartbeat, difficulty breathing, etc. to avoid danger. After getting out of the bath, you should put on your yukata and go back to your room to rest. Be careful not to catch a cold. You should drink appropriate water or drinks to replenish the lost moisture.

2. Under what circumstances should you not bathe in hot springs?

1. Cancer patients and tuberculosis patients should not bathe in hot springs. These two types of patients may have metastasis of their disease after bathing in hot springs.

2. Patients with severe skin diseases should not use hot springs because it may cause cross-infection.

3. Patients with cardiovascular disease should take hot spring baths under the advice and observation of doctors.

4. Diabetic patients cannot bathe in overheated hot springs. Too high a temperature will speed up metabolism and increase the burden on diabetic patients.

5. Pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy and labor, women during menstruation or those with wounds on their bodies should not bathe in hot springs.

6. The elderly, those with dry skin or those with itchy skin in winter should not soak in hot springs for too long. Remember to drink water to replenish the water lost due to rising body temperature.

In the steamy hot spring pool, remember to take care of your facial skin to prevent your face from being steamed in the high temperature for too long. You can apply a mask or wipe your face with a cold towel.

3. How to soak in hot springs correctly

The first step is to test the pool temperature. First use your hands or feet to check whether the temperature of the spring water is suitable. Never jump into the hot spring swimming pool all at once.

The second step is to enter the pool feet first and sit on the edge of the pool, stretch out your feet and soak slowly, then continuously splash the hot spring water all over your body with your hands, and finally let your whole body be immersed in the spring water from time to time.

The third step is to warm first and then heat. There are swimming pools with different temperatures in the hot spring area. Soaking from low-temperature springs to high-temperature springs should be done step by step and gradually adapt to the temperature of the spring water.

The fourth step is to control the time. Generally, hot spring baths can be soaked repeatedly in batches, each time for 20 to 30 minutes. If you feel dry mouth or chest tightness, go to the pool to rest and do some stretching. Gymnastics, and drink some distilled water to stay hydrated. Some people like to make their whole body red, but they should pay attention to whether their heartbeat speeds up and their breathing becomes difficult.

The fifth step is massage and coordination. Proper acupoint massage will enhance the health care effect of hot springs and have obvious therapeutic effect on some diseases.

The sixth step, pay attention to washing your body, try to use less shampoo or body wash, just use water to wash your body.

In addition, there are three ways to enjoy hot spring health care: soaking, showering and swimming. "Dipping" means repeated soaking in pools of different temperatures. Tourists who can withstand high temperatures can swim in hot spring pools at 40℃. Soaking, it feels particularly stimulating, as if there are thousands of fine needles on the skin for acupuncture treatment; "showering" means spraying the whole body from head to toe in front of the hot spring shower, or using a wooden bucket to hold hot spring water and showering it multiple times, and "swimming" means Taking a dip in the hot spring swimming pool, thermal massage and swimming exercise are definitely a high-intensity sport.

4. The harm of soaking in hot springs for a long time

(1) Aggravating dry and itchy skin

The water temperature of hot springs is relatively high and contains alkaline substances. If the time is too long, not only will the water on the body surface evaporate easily, but the alkaline substances in the hot spring will take away the sebum on the skin surface, aggravating the dryness and itching of the skin.

(2) Increase heart pressure

When the human body is in a high-temperature environment, the heart has to bear greater pressure. If you soak in hot springs for too long, your heartbeat will accelerate and your blood pressure will increase. The side effects include rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing. When you stand suddenly and are stimulated by cold, the blood in the brain suddenly decreases, which may easily cause dizziness and fall. People with high blood pressure and heart disease should be especially vigilant.