Get rid of the spring chill by soaking in a hot spring

□ Gao Yacen and Huang Zipei

A day's plan begins in the morning, and a year's plan begins in spring. Taking a hot spring bath in spring can drive away the spring chill, relax the body and mind, and replenish the essence and calm the mind.

Hot springs have many benefits. As the water temperature of hot springs is moderate, the thermal effect can improve the blood circulation of the human body, dispel cold and keep fit, relax the muscles and joints, and relax the body and mind, which is conducive to eliminating fatigue. Hot springs also have the effect of promoting blood circulation, relaxing muscles and tendons, and can relieve pain for some patients with arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Hot springs also contain certain minerals, which are helpful for some patients with osteoporosis.

At the same time, because the water temperature of the hot spring is controlled just right, it can make people's blood vessels dilate or contract, which can effectively enhance metabolism. In addition, the minerals and chemicals in the hot spring can play a role in beauty and beauty, and frequent hot spring bathing can also promote blood circulation.

It is worth mentioning that hot spring bathing can also help relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and even treat neurasthenia and postherpetic neuralgia caused by certain diseases. At the same time, it also has a certain improvement effect on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

The underground hot spring mineral water is rich in a variety of beneficial salts, as well as special components, trace elements, radon, etc. It has certain medical and health functions and regulates the body to prevent and treat a variety of common diseases. The underground hot spring mineral water can be used for bathing and recuperation to treat diseases. It can achieve the effect of curing diseases through human skin absorption and has high medical value.

Although hot springs have many benefits, there are some precautions to keep in mind. First, it is best to shower before taking a hot spring bath to acclimate your body to the hot spring. Second, the duration of hot spring bathing should not be too long, and it is generally recommended to be around 20-30 minutes. In addition, pregnant women, people recovering from surgery, or people with other special conditions can do so under the guidance of a doctor.

(The author is the attending physician of the Acupuncture and Massage Rehabilitation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine)