Do you shower with very hot water? You could be putting your health at risk, here is why!

A panacea for body and soul, a hot shower has a regenerating effect on our body. It helps us relax as well as makes us feel good and at peace with ourselves. 

But, according to a Swedish magazine, there is a harmful aspect to be reckoned with.

In fact, if you have the habit of showering with water that is too hot, you could be seriously endangering your health, and in particular, it would be your blood pressure and skin that pay the price.

via bustle.com

A hot shower is an important ritual from many points of view, both physical and mental, yet an activity that would seem harmless and even regenerating actually hides some pitfalls that could sometimes create serious problems.

If you are not convinced that a shower that is too hot can really put your health at risk, you should be aware of some other reasons why it is advisable to change the temperature of the water and make it cooler. It is better not to underestimate the important negative effects your body could experience!

First of all, you could put your heart at risk which is the most important organ that could be affected (especially in the presence of confirmed cardiovascular diseases).

Due to the strong heat, the body, through blood circulation, automatically, tries to cool down causing a rise in blood pressure. And high blood pressure could be a possible cause of serious consequences for our body.

Another factor that should not be underestimated is the degree of "skin protection". In fact, the most superficial layer of the skin is covered with oils that protect it from external risk factors.

However, due to the heat of the water being too high, this protective layer of oils can be removed which gives rise to a series of different problems and discomforts.

From redness to sunburn, just like being exposed to the hot sun (according to the University of Pittsburg Medical Center), to swelling that is similar to mosquito bites due to histamine, and even to an increased risk of skin cancer.

Basically, taking a shower with the temperature of the water that is not too high should be considered a small but important precaution which could have positive effects for our body.