The Benefits of a Hot Bath

Key Takeaways

• Hot baths at 40°C (104°F) for 30 minutes can significantly reduce anxiety and depression.
• They lower cortisol levels, the stress hormone, leading to reduced stress and anxiety.
• Hot baths increase serotonin levels, promoting a sense of well-being.
• They improve sleep quality by helping the body cool down after heating.
• Hot baths can relieve chronic pain and stiffness, especially with added Epsom salts.
• They may lower blood pressure by increasing nitric oxide, a vasodilator.
• Hot baths can help stabilize insulin levels and enhance immunity by inducing a fever.