Why should you avoid hot showers? - #17722
I’ve always loved taking hot showers, especially in the winter. It feels so relaxing, and I thought it was good for my muscles and overall stress relief. But lately, I’ve been hearing that hot showers aren’t actually that great for you, and now I’m wondering—why should you avoid hot showers? Recently, I noticed that my skin has been drier than usual, even though I use a moisturizer right after showering. My scalp also feels itchy sometimes, and my hair seems oilier even though I’m not using any new shampoo. Could my love for hot showers be messing with my skin and hair? Another thing—I’ve been feeling a little dizzy after stepping out of the shower, especially when the water is really hot. At first, I thought it was just because of the steam, but now I’m wondering if it has something to do with my circulation. Does Ayurveda say anything about this? Could hot showers be affecting my body’s energy or making me feel more tired instead of refreshed? I also read that hot showers can cause problems with digestion and even increase stress for some people instead of reducing it. That was really surprising to me because I always thought heat was calming. So now I’m really curious—why should you avoid hot showers, and what is the ideal water temperature for bathing? Should I be switching to lukewarm or cold showers instead? And does the best shower temperature depend on the time of day or my body type? If Ayurveda has a recommendation on this, I’d really like to know how to fix my shower routine before it causes more problems.
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