I have a friend who has been doing the same rituals every morning for many years: she takes a contrast shower and rubs her skin with ice cubes. And not only does she herself, but also advises and almost imposes her habits on others. However, recently her skin became very inflamed, and the doctor strongly advised not to use the ice cube procedure. It turns out that what we have been recommended for years as good habits in order to cheer up in the morning can actually turn out to be harmful? Natalia Krivtsova, Saratov
Good habits that should be practiced in the morning to invigorate the mind and body are varied. Of these, most often popular rumor recommends a glass of water on an empty stomach, rubbing an ice cube on the face, taking a contrast shower. However, are all these habits really useful and should they be practiced? Dear readers! We remind you that the editors do not give individual recommendations. In all special cases, you should contact your doctor. Only he will be able to take into account the specific characteristics of your body and provide the most effective assistance. And all our recommendations are of an exclusively general nature.
Let's start with the notorious glass of water on an empty stomach. What kind of recommendations regarding a morning glass of water you will not hear from “knowledgeable people” or on the Internet.
However, allergists and immunologists note that it is quite possible to start the morning with coffee, or with a lemon drink. After all, lemon has a lot of useful properties. The easiest way is to drink it with water. In order to prepare this healthy drink with your own hands, you will need juice and water, and the water can be warm boiled or cold mineral. Water with lemon is used both in its pure form and with all kinds of additives: with honey, mint and other fruits and herbs.
And by the way, you can drink water with lemon almost always: on an empty stomach, before every meal, after a meal, and so on. The main thing is that such a habit is beneficial.
The obvious advantages of water with lemon is that the fruit is rich in vitamin C, and also helps speed up the metabolism . In addition, in the list of its useful properties - the removal of excess fluid from the body. The fruit has a pronounced tonic effect, which will perfectly help to cheer up in the morning.
However, doctors remind that with uncontrolled use of water with lemon, especially if there are certain contraindications (dental sensitivity, kidney and gastrointestinal tract diseases, stomach ulcers), such unpleasant consequences as heartburn and stomach pain can occur. If all this is manifested, it is necessary to stop using and consult a doctor.
The situation is similar with the use of ice cubes. This is a really popular way to tone the skin , especially in the morning, after which the face acquires a healthy glow. For wiping, both frozen cubes of ordinary water and decoctions of various herbs are used (you should be careful here, as some plants can cause allergies). But is there any real benefit from such manipulation?
Experts state that this procedure is not entirely safe, and in order to avoid problems, contraindications should be taken into account. It is better to refuse to use frozen cubes if a person has sensitive skin or rosacea is present (the disease is accompanied by a violation of skin color, loss of its elasticity).
You should also refrain from rubbing with ice cubes if the skin is inflamed or there are open sores on it. It is not necessary to practice the procedure for those who have recently undergone a chemical peeling procedure.
At the same time, according to immunologists, for those who have no contraindications, wiping with ice can be very useful . It will help relieve puffiness, remove bags under the eyes in the morning, invigorate after sleep, improve complexion by normalizing blood flow and speed up the process of skin cell renewal, which will make it more youthful and elastic.
Finally, another frequent recommendation for a brisk morning, which has been very popular for decades, is a contrast shower . It is believed that the temperature difference during water procedures will help you wake up quickly, and also give a positive charge for the whole day. And this is largely true.
But, as in previous cases, it must be borne in mind that a contrast shower has certain contraindications . So, a contrast shower is not recommended for people with diseases of the skin, blood, cardiovascular system, as well as for thrombophlebitis, malignant tumors.
In order for a contrast shower to only benefit, you need to take it correctly. The procedure should last no more than 10 minutes. The water temperature should be changed from 3 to 6 times, ending with cold. First, you should stand a little under warm water (comfortable for yourself), when the body gets used to it, you need to change it to hot (40-45 degrees), and then switch to cold (10-20 degrees).
After a contrast shower, be sure to thoroughly rub the skin with a towel to increase blood circulation. A contrast shower can be taken both in the morning and in the evening, but doctors believe that the best time is in the morning, but not immediately before going outside. In the evening, the procedure should be more gentle; finish the shower with water at room temperature.
All these habits will be useful if they are performed wisely and taking into account contraindications - only then they will help to achieve the desired effect without causing harm to health. If in doubt, before including this or that healthy morning habit in your daily routine, you should consult your doctor.
Dear Readers! We Remind You That The Editors Do Not Give Individual Recommendations. In All Special Cases, You Should Contact Your Doctor. Only He Will Be Able To Take Into Account The Specific Characteristics Of Your Body And Provide The Most Effective Assistance. And All Our Recommendations Are Of An Exclusively General Nature.
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