Which of us does not want to be healthy as long as possible? This desire to really bring to life. Only for some reason, most people try to achieve positive results using vitamins and dietary supplements. This is not to say that the direction to the goal was chosen incorrectly. However, not everyone remembers that the desired effect can be achieved faster by taking a contrast shower. The benefits and harms of this procedure will be discussed in the article.
Basic scheme
In order for this procedure to be as effective as possible, some rules must be followed. A contrast shower, the health benefits and harms of which have long been known to doctors, can not only strengthen health and increase immunity, but also raise the mood, give energy and vitality.
How to perform this procedure: first take a warm shower, then a hot one, but increase the temperature until the sensations can be called pleasant. Then for 10-20 seconds should stand under a cold shower. Then again let hot water (20-40 seconds), and again cold for 30-40 seconds. The next hot shower continues for 20-60 seconds. Cold shower completes the procedure for up to 1 minute. Throughout the whole time a person will experience pleasant sensations.
Fundamental rules
In order to get the most positive effect from the alternation of hot and cold water, it is advisable to adhere to several rules, taking a contrast shower. Benefit (and harm feedback from fans will be reduced to "no") is possible only if the person is healthy. It is better to start the procedure in the summer, and increase the temperature contrast gradually. Water should be hot (not boiling water) when necessary, and cold (and not just cool) when necessary.
It is most correct to start applying the procedure from the feet during the first few days, and only after some time it is permissible to expose the whole body to a contrast shower.
How to do it - in the morning or in the evening? It is permissible both, and so, but if you carry out the procedure in the evening, then a few hours before bedtime. Otherwise, insomnia may develop.
When is the best time?
I must say that of fundamental importance in when to take a shower, no. During the day, the procedure can be repeated twice. It all depends on the regimen, the habits of a person and his activity throughout the day. For lark people, the ability to quickly move away from sleep and get a surge of vigor is to take a contrast shower. The benefits and harms for a human owl from this procedure are more likely to tend to the second, since temperature contrast can cause a shock.
Ladies who want to get rid of cellulite and stretch marks on the skin should think about evening procedures.
It is advisable that the adoption of a contrast shower be completed with a light massage and the application of therapeutic and preventive cosmetics in those areas where, according to the lady, she has problems. Cosmetics should remain on the skin until morning.
A separate topic is a contrast shower after training and physical activity. In the first case, a contrast shower prolongs the effectiveness of training and maintains muscle tone. After exercise, alternating hot and cold water helps the muscles relax and recover. And no pain of muscle fatigue the next day - the skin will be supple, toned and supple.
Body hardening and training
Taking a contrast shower, the benefits and harms of which are issues widely discussed among amateurs and doctors, the human body acquires resistance to the influence of bad weather conditions and produces conditioned reflexes of thermoregulation. A person becomes immune to the negative effects of cold water, drafts, sunlight. As a result, there is an increase in stamina and performance.
Noticeable changes in the psychological state of man.To a greater extent, this is felt by those who were not persistent in achieving their goals.
Further, in the process and after taking a contrast shower, the work of muscles and blood vessels is activated, the rate of passage of metabolic reactions increases, and excess calories are intensely burned. In a hardened person, cold does not cause a decrease in body temperature, that is, the individual, as they say, "does not freeze." On the contrary, the body of such a person produces heat. It is for the same reason that a contrast shower is a worthy competitor to far from harmless winter swimming.
In addition, health workers (at least a fairly decent group) believe that a contrast shower plays an important role in the treatment of cancer.
What is important for women?
A tightened body and elastic skin are the main factors for which women take a contrast shower.
The benefits and harms to the feet of the beautiful half of humanity are also disproportionate. After all, mainly women suffer from varicose veins. So, temperature fluctuations increase blood circulation and do not allow blood to stagnate in the vessels. Yes, and the vascular walls become more elastic. It is important that the water jets are directed from the bottom up (this is how venous blood moves). Start the procedure with pouring the feet, then move to the knees and hips. Next, do a hydromassage of the abdomen and lumbar back. Regularity is also an important factor for achieving positive results.
The total contrast shower of the whole body improves the condition of the entire skin. Hot water dilates blood vessels and opens pores, thus stimulating the removal of toxins. Cold - tightens skin pores and cleanses cells.
Further, this procedure is effective for cellulite. In this case, a circular massage of the abdomen and buttocks is performed. Do not forget about the legs: the front part is rubbed in the direction from top to bottom, the back - on the contrary, in the opposite direction.
And in general, the female body reacts to a regularly conducted contrast shower by activating all metabolic processes.
Men and contrast shower
The health and high self-esteem of a man is not only a good condition of the whole organism as a whole. A high effect on enhancing potency has a contrast shower. The benefits and harms for men in this area are incomparable.
There are certain categories of people to whom fluctuations in water temperature are dangerous and can be harmful to health, however, for healthy men, increasing potency using, in general, simple procedures is very, very attractive. The main and most important condition is that it is necessary to exclude very sharp temperature differences in the intimate area. After the procedure is completed (with cold water!), It is recommended to rub the genitals with a towel until a slight redness occurs.
To obtain positive results for both women and men, it is important to observe regularity, not to skip procedures.
"Flowers of life"
It has long been known what a positive effect a procedure such as a contrast shower brings to a child’s body. The benefits and harms of a fragile, often cold-sick child should be evaluated individually for each individual patient. And before starting the procedure, it will not be superfluous to consult a pediatrician. Perhaps the doctor will correct the water procedures, suggest some scheme that is more suitable for the child at the initial stage. However, this type of hardening will help a small person avoid too frequent colds and chronic rhinitis.
It is important that parents do not make a common typical mistake: seeing that 1, 2, 3 procedures did not give an immediate effect, they refuse to take a contrast shower at all. The result will certainly be, it will simply appear gradually.
Contraindications
Not always the effect that a contrast shower has is a benefit. Harm, contraindications also take place. Especially if you use such procedures ineptly.If the shower delivers a lot of uncomfortable sensations, you need to start it with dousing with cool water. Otherwise, colds, chronic runny nose can not be avoided.
Contrast douche is contraindicated for people with weakened immunity. Hardening puts these patients at risk when serious infectious diseases can develop. Water temperature for this category of people should be gentle.
Further, those who suffer from malignant neoplasms, cardiovascular diseases, thrombophlebitis and blood diseases, cerebrovascular disorders and hypertension should abandon the contrast shower. Any wellness procedures for this category of persons are possible only on the recommendation of the attending physician.
You can not take a contrast shower for women on critical days of the menstrual cycle.
Summary
If there are no contraindications and serious diseases, each person should include a contrast shower in his life. The benefits and harms for the face, legs, the whole organism as a whole cannot even be compared. Regular procedures will provide a person with a supply of vigor for the whole day, cleanse skin cells, help in the fight against many problems, such as overweight, cellulite, varicose veins, etc. Strengthening the immune system will allow you to feel great in cold periods of time, without fear of wind blows catch a cold or runny nose.
In addition, a contrast shower brings as many pleasant sensations as transparent and ringing forest air, caressing the touch of sea waves.