5 times when you shouldn't take a shower.

You shouldn't shower when you're hungry, after eating, after exercising, after being in the sun, or at night when your body is tired.

Bathing helps cleanse the skin and pores, improves immune function, reduces muscle aches, increases blood flow and brain health, and reduces fatigue. In the summer, many people bathe frequently or soak in water to relax and relieve stress.

However, Dr. Doan Hong from the Vietnam Institute of Applied Medicine stated that bathing at the wrong time can affect health, even endanger life.

Here are 5 times when you shouldn't take a shower, according to Doctor Hong.

On an empty stomach and after eating

After eating, the body needs to concentrate blood flow to the digestive organs. At this time, the digestive system begins to work vigorously to digest food. If you shower at this time, blood flow will increase throughout the body because the blood vessels are heated and dilated, which can affect the digestion process by slowing it down or interrupting it, causing indigestion.

You shouldn't take a shower when you're hungry. At this time, your blood sugar is already low. Showering can deplete your body's energy and further lower your blood sugar, leading to insufficient blood flow to the brain, lack of oxygen, dizziness, or even fainting.

Take a shower immediately after exercising.

After exercising, the heart beats faster to supply oxygen to the muscles. If you shower immediately, blood will circulate throughout the body, leading to localized ischemia (lack of blood flow to the heart and brain). You may feel dizzy, nauseous, tired, faint, or even have a stroke, which can be life-threatening. Therefore, after physical activity, you need time to rest and should not rush to shower immediately.

My body is tired.

When your body is tired, it's difficult to regulate its temperature, making you more susceptible to colds, dizziness, or strokes. It's best to rest for a while to allow your body to recover.

Coming home from being out in the sun.

You might be tempted to shower immediately after coming in from the sun because your body is radiating heat, sweating, and feeling hot. However, showering right away can clog pores, prevent sweat from escaping, lower your body temperature, and make you more susceptible to catching a cold.

Nighttime bathing

At night, the temperature drops, and showering at this time, especially with cold water, can easily cause blood vessels to constrict. Blood circulation becomes difficult, leading to headaches and body aches. More dangerously, you could suffer a stroke or other cerebrovascular accident.

Thuy Quynh

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