Bath for Rejuvenation of Body

Cold water bathing in early morning hours is considered as a normal routine from time immemorial in some countries like India, China and Japan.

Of course in the present day world, due to urbanization, just like in other spheres, there is a change in this system also. In earlier times , villagers used to take bath in ponds,rivers or streams.But in the present day,with a multistorey building flats based life, the situation has changed. Due to the scarcity of water in some towns, a good bath is a luxury.

Hippocrates considered to be the father of modern medicine treated various diseases with water therapy.Another person who practiced water therapy was Vincent Preissnity, an Austrian. His observation was sick animals normally got into running water of streams and rivers for bath and got natural treatment.

While some people like hot water bath, others prefer cold water bath. Both has got its own advantages and the individual likes and body conditions. A bath gives a nourishing touch to the body and removes the physical and mental tiredness.

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