THE COLD BATH – BENEFICIAL RELAXATION WHEN ILL

A bath for a cold can bring relief

Admittedly, it is quite difficult to avert the disease completely once the first symptoms have already appeared, and it is only possible in isolated cases. When it comes to taking a cold bath, however, the right bath additives - for example essential oils - can at least make it more bearable and, at least sometimes, also suppress the cold. But more on that later. Because it is important to know that the warmth of the water is very good for us when we have a sore throat, cough and runny nose. Because the warm water ensures that the blood vessels can dilate, which in turn promotes blood circulation and also relaxes the muscles. This makes everything feel lighter and not so cramped. If you now use the right essential oils as a bath additive, then with a lot of luck you can decisively suppress the disease.

Chamomile or eucalyptus are helpful

For those who have a cold, eucalyptus and chamomile help, but thyme and mountain pine are also plants that contain wonderful essential oils. These not only free the upper airways and relieve inflamed areas. In combination with the heat, you may also give the weakened immune system a boost and help prevent the cold from getting worse.

Oh yes, if you don't have a suitable additive for your cold bath at home, then that's usually not a problem. A few dried herbs from the kitchen - such as thyme - do the trick too. Pour hot water over it, let the mixture steep for about a quarter of an hour and pour the brew through a sieve into the tub.

Chamomile or eucalyptus are helpful

For those who have a cold, eucalyptus and chamomile help, but thyme and mountain pine are also plants that contain wonderful essential oils. These not only free the upper airways and relieve inflamed areas. In combination with the heat, you may also give the weakened immune system a boost and help prevent the cold from getting worse.

Oh yes, if you don't have a suitable additive for your cold bath at home, then that's usually not a problem. A few dried herbs from the kitchen - such as thyme - do the trick too. Pour hot water over it, let the mixture steep for about a quarter of an hour and pour the brew through a sieve into the tub.

Take a cold bath: never with a fever

Now add some olive oil, a tablespoon is enough. The oil should ensure that the skin is kept sufficiently moist. Because in the tub, the skin loses fluid, even if it doesn't feel like it. Then you go into the bathtub and enjoy your self-made cold bath, but only for a maximum of 30 minutes. By the way, this applies to all cold baths. However, there is one thing you absolutely must observe: never go into the bath with a fever, as this puts undue strain on the already ailing circulation. Because if you have a fever, you are already really ill - and a bath would put too much strain on the entire organism.