Research shows a good soak can replicate the effects of cardiovascular exercise without moving a muscle.
They also received a hot mud treatment on their backs during the study.
Pain intensity significantly decreased in both groups after one month of treatment.
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This temporary decrease inblood pressureis similar to the effects of exercise and may have similar cardiovascular benefits.
One of these processes is body temperature.
Normally, we cool off by a few degrees as we prepare to sleep.
Aside from that, just run some water, lean back and enjoy these surprising benefits of warm baths.
And it’s relaxing.
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