People who take a bath before going to bed believe that it helps to cleanse their bodies, cleanse the body, create a feeling of comfort, and relaxation, and eliminate fatigue. However, health experts say doing so can lead to difficulty sleeping, reduced sleep quality, and increase the risk of certain diseases.
Reasons to avoid taking a shower before bed
1. Showering right before bed can decrease sleep quality.
An article posted on the Vinmec Hospital website suggests that while taking a late-night bath before bed can help you relax, it can also have adverse health effects.
Taking a hot or cold shower before bed can disrupt sleep and make it difficult to fall asleep. The reason behind this is that when the body temperature is slightly lower than normal, the body is better rested and more relaxed. This makes it easier for you to fall asleep and enjoy a good night's rest.
Conversely, taking a hot bath before bed raises the body temperature and disturbs the body's equilibrium, potentially leading to difficulties in falling asleep and insomnia.
2. The effects of showering right before bed affect hair and cause headaches.
Bathing and sleeping with wet hair can make the scalp very cold, potentially having an adverse effect on the blood vessels. If this condition persists, it can lead to chronic headaches.
Additionally, washing your hair and taking a bath before going to bed will slow down the evaporation process of water in the hair. This can cause the nerves below the scalp, ears, neck, and shoulders to experience cold and fail to retain warmth.
3. Showering right before bed cools the lungs
The lungs are the first organs damaged by the cold due to late bath time, especially the habit of cold showers. When the lungs are weakened, you are prone to respiratory-related diseases such as pneumonia, and lung congestion...Even when the respiratory system is compromised and gradually loses its resistance, lung infections can occur.
4. Showering right before bed can lead to sudden death.
Bathing too late can alter body temperature, causing blood vessels to constrict, and preventing blood from reaching the brain. This can result in lung disease and, in the worst case, stroke, which is especially dangerous for people with diabetes, as well as for those with drunkenness, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure
