Experts 'reveal' strange bathing tips that can help you sleep better

Bathing is one of the simplest self-care acts that brings many pleasant feelings.

However, recently, the trend of "dark showering" has been spreading on social networks, as many people experience and realize that bathing in dim light brings a deeper feeling of relaxation, helping them sleep better.

According to Nidhi Pandya, an ayurvedic practitioner based in India, while bathing in bright light helps to energize and refresh the mind, bathing in dim light calms the nervous system. Turning off or dimming the lights helps the body go into a state of relaxation.

Dim light helps reduce the stress response and supports the body's natural circadian rhythm, helping the body transition from day to night, not only washing away dirt but also washing away mental stress, explains Nidhi Pandya.

Bathing in dim light helps calm the nervous system

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Here's why bathing in dim light helps you sleep better:

Reduce stress

Dr. Stefanie Mazer, a psychologist working in the US, said: Bathing in the dark helps reduce visual stimulation, thereby calming the nervous system, according to the health news site Real Simple.

Improve sleep

Dr. Michael J. Breus, a doctor specializing in sleep disorders in the US, said: Taking a warm bath about 90 minutes before bed will reduce body temperature, thereby stimulating the production of melatonin. Bathing in a dark space will increase this effect even more.

Balance your mood

After a stressful day, bathing in dim light can be calming. Even a quick shower can help calm the mind, says Dr. Mazer.

Increase concentration

Dim lighting makes it easy to focus on the feel of water on your skin, the gurgling sound, and your breathing – all of which bring the mind into a natural meditative state.

On the trend of bathing in dim light in the world

In fact, bathing in dim light has been around for a long time. In India, people often bathe at dusk, under the soft light of oil lamps, as a ritual to shake off the day's energy and prepare for sleep. In Japan, bathing at night in wooden bathhouses dimly lit by lanterns is a long-standing tradition, helping the body relax and regenerate, according to Real Simple.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chuyen-gia-bat-mi-meo-tam-ky-la-co-the-giup-ngu-ngon-hon-185251110223113424.htm