After a long stressful day, there is nothing more enjoyable and relaxing than a nice bath in the comfort of your condo. While space is a valid consideration, there are a lot of perfectly sized bathtubs that can work in a small condo design, and a lot of ways to maximize your space. Whether it’s for hygiene, leisure or health, bathing has been practiced for centuries, from ancient Greece and modern Japan to public baths in Turkey and geothermal pools in Finland. Making space for a bathtub in your condo allows you to experience the healing and relaxing power of bathing. Need more convincing? Here are 9 reasons why you should have a bathtub in your condo.
1. Help your immune system fight off cold and flu
Include a bathtub in your condo space planning to benefit from the immunity-boosting effects of bathing. A warm bath is effective in preventing and treating the symptoms of cold and flu. The inhalation of steam is excellent to alleviate discomfort, clear out the nasal passages, and reduce inflammation. Because a warm bath makes blood flow easier, it can help relieve body pain when you’re suffering from a viral infection. The elevated body temperature due to warm bathing also helps fight off infections and expedite healing.
2. Improve your heart condition
Having a bathtub in your studio condo allows you to take better care of your heart. A warm bath will make your heart beat faster, akin to the effect of a healthy workout. Spending a few minutes in a warm tub improves your body’s circulation because your blood becomes less viscous and your vessels become relaxed. While the speed of showering can be advantageous, there’s no denying that a soaking experience can represent the ultimate in relaxation and luxury. But remember that people with a pre-existing heart condition should avoid bathing in extremely high temperatures. For people who are generally healthy, regular bathing can help lower blood pressure and improve cardiac function.
3. Experience better mood
Do you feel like your mood is out of control? Soaking in a bathtub in your condo can help improve your state of mind. In a 2002 study by the University of Wolverhampton, participants reported an improvement in their emotions after a period of regular bathing. Moreover, the study suggests that the comfort and sense of security provided by bathing is possibly associated with the warm conditions of the womb. By aiding the release of mood-enhancing hormones such as endorphin, serotonin and cortisol, bathing can also alleviate conditions that affect emotions such as chronic fatigue syndrome.
4. Breathe easier, feel lighter
A bathtub in small condos can have a good influence on your breathing and lung health. Being immersed in water helps increase your oxygen intake by stimulating your lungs to take in air. Water temperature is a vital factor. The steam created by warm water helps clear your sinuses and lungs. On the other hand, quickly submerging yourself in colder water helps reduce pulmonary diseases due to the resistance the cold temperature places on your lungs.
5. Beneficial for brain and nervous system
With the different pools in DMCI properties, hydrotherapy is something residents can conveniently avail of. Swimming is a good exercise and the submergence in water can have a calming effect on your nervous system. But for those nights when you just want to relax in your condo, bathing can benefit your brain and nerve functioning. Because bathing provides postural stability, it is a gentle yet effective way to relieve the spine of pain and stiffness.
6. Ease your muscles, joints and bones
Living in a DMCI condo opens up plenty of possibilities to enjoy and relax. Why not amp up your condo benefits by having a bathtub? Given the stresses of modern life, bathing can give you relief from body aches. Stretching and moving in warm water is a great way to ease tired joints, muscles and bones. Bathing provide low-impact beneficial effects, like those received from a hot pack and after yoga meditation. While especially beneficial for the elderly and those with osteoarthritis, bathing is fantastic for virtually anyone.
7. Minimize pain in the birthing process
A condo with a bathtub is great for mothers-to-be. By maximizing relaxation and minimizing pain, bathing can help women in the first stages of labor. Natal bathing can contribute to the healing process of both the body and the mind. Being immersed in warm water has no adverse effects to both mother and baby. In fact, because of the general relaxation bathing provides, pregnant women and new moms can heal better and faster. A good trick is to add Epsom salt and essential oils in the warm water for a more relaxing experience.
8. Get quality sleep
When was the last time you slept like a baby? A good night's sleep is associated with a lot of benefits, from a stronger immune system to a happier disposition. However, not everyone can easily drift off to dreamland at night. Having a bath before bedtime can help your body to produce melatonin, the hormone that makes you sleepy. Once your body cools down after a warm bath, slip into bed and embrace the tranquilizing effects.
9. Bring back the glow to your skin and hair
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Including a bathtub in your condo can help you achieve healthier skin and hair. The steam of a warm bath cleanses and hydrates the body. Warm water opens up the pores, helping your body to detoxify and remove impurities. If you suffer from psoriasis and other skin conditions, your doctor may likely prescribe medicated bathing. For tighter-looking pores, a good trick is to splash yourself with cold water after a warm bath. This will reduce sweating and contract your pores while retaining hydration.
With these 9 reasons why you should make space for a bathtub, you should have a better understanding of the benefits of bathing. Having a bathtub transforms your condo into a spa sanctuary where you can take better care of yourself. Remember that if you have a pre-existing health condition, it’s best to first consult a health professional first before installing a bathtub.