What does it mean to soak in hot springs?

Hot spring is a kind of spring water, which naturally gushes from underground and has a certain temperature. It can promote blood circulation, accelerate metabolism and treat diseases.

Precautions before soaking in hot springs:

Take off the metal ornaments you wear before soaking in water, otherwise it will react chemically with the minerals in the hot spring, leading to the discoloration of the ornaments.

2. Don't take a bath on an empty stomach or when you are full, so as to avoid dizziness, vomiting, indigestion, fatigue and other symptoms.

3. Patients with hypertension and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases can soak in hot springs on the premise of regular medication or doctor's permission, but it should not exceed 20 minutes at a time. And pay attention to: wipe your body slowly with a hot spring before entering the water, and then re-enter after getting used to it, so as not to affect the normal contraction of blood vessels; When you come out of the water, you should get up slowly to prevent dizziness and fall down due to vasodilation and blood pressure drop, which may lead to stroke or myocardial infarction.

4. Patients with cancer and leukemia should not soak in hot springs, so as not to stimulate metabolism and accelerate physical weakness.

5. Diabetic patients can soak in hot springs when their blood sugar is well controlled and their signs are relatively stable. If blood sugar is unstable, it will cause dehydration and blood sugar changes because it is easy to sweat in hot springs. In addition, diabetic patients are mostly accompanied by peripheral neuropathy, abnormal sensation of palms and soles, poor temperature sensitivity, and easy to be burned due to long-term immersion.

6. Patients with skin wounds, ulcers or fungal infections such as beriberi and eczema are not suitable for soaking in hot springs, so as not to pollute the water quality and cause the wound to deteriorate. Patients with allergic dermatosis are also not suitable for soaking in high-temperature spring water, so as not to accelerate the evaporation of skin moisture, destroy the protective layer of skin and cause urticaria.

7. When or before the female physiological period comes, it is best not to soak in hot springs in the early and late stages of pregnancy.

8. It is not advisable to soak in hot springs in the state of physical exhaustion such as lack of sleep, staying up late, malnutrition, and initial recovery from serious illness, so as to avoid cerebral ischemia or shock caused by sudden contact with excessive temperature.

9. It is best not to soak in hot springs alone to avoid accidents.

Matters needing attention in hot spring bathing:

1. Soak in water from low temperature to high temperature for 15-20 minutes each time.

2. The time for soaking in hot springs depends on the temperature of the spring water. When the temperature is high, it should not be soaked for a long time to avoid chest tightness, thirst, dizziness and other symptoms.

3. Drink plenty of water when soaking in hot springs and replenish the lost water at any time.

4. When soaking in hot springs, the pores on your face will release a lot of free radicals and damage your skin. It's best to apply a mask or a cold towel on your face, close your eyes at the same time, and take a deep breath slowly with a thoughtful mood to really relieve physical and mental stress.

If you feel unwell in the hot spring, you should leave immediately and don't force yourself to continue.

Matters needing attention after soaking in hot springs:

1. After soaking in hot springs, it is generally not necessary to wash with clear water, but if it is a hot spring soaked in strong acid or hydrogen sulfide, it is best to wash it to avoid irritating the skin and causing allergies.

2. Pay attention to keep warm after soaking in hot springs, quickly dry the whole body, especially the wrinkles around the armpits, crotch, navel and limbs, and apply moisturizing lotion in time to lock the skin moisture.

3. After soaking in hot springs, a large amount of human water evaporates, so drink plenty of water to supplement.