The Health Benefits of a Warm Bath or Shower

Dreaming about soaking in a warm, bubbly tub at the end of a hard day brings calm, relaxing thoughts to mind. Unless, of course, you’re not the warm bath type.  But if you are, we can help you do much more than dream about it – we can help make your evening bath or shower an even more rewarding experience than your imagination can conjure up.

Here’s how:

Music and lighting:  How can you relax to the fullest without first setting the right mood?!  For starters, avoid harsh bathroom lighting that may be great for putting on make-up, but not so much for melting away tension. While you’re at it, put on some relaxing music and light a few candles.

Essential oils or diffuser: Adding lavender to your bath water helps with relaxation and decreases anxiety, sage helps to clear the mind, and chamomile eases tension.  For your added benefit, spray a bit of essential oil on the bathroom wall, or use a diffuser and just breathe in the relaxation!

Fresh plants: Plants in the bathroom help create a relaxing atmosphere for your bath or shower, while choosing fresh sprigs of eucalyptus, lavender, or rose can make your shower an extra special experience.  Just hang them from the shower head, let the steam release the natural aromatherapy, and enjoy the spa like effect.

Use the good stuff: You may only have 10 minutes to shower, but treat yourself! Get out the good towels and your favorite bath products. Use that bath scrub you got as a gift, or use a bit extra of your body wash or shampoos. And to top it all off, have a towel warmer installed in your bathroom for a glorious conclusion.

At Your 1 Plumber, we have more to share than good information about enhancing your bath or shower experience.  We can put on our plumbing clothes, grab out tools, and work wonders in your bathroom, too.  Like replacing your existing tub with a walk-in model for a whole new level of luxury and comfort. Or replacing your shower head with a ceiling- or wall-mounted rainfall shower for the ultimate feeling of tranquility.  Contact us today for some fresh thinking and plumbing expertise that we can apply to your personal benefit, anytime you like.