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A collection of readings, series and notes exploring the sensory and personal rituals of bathing. Explore how time with self can be a restorative experience for mind and body.

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How Sauna Bathing Boosts Longevity And Vitality
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How Sauna Bathing Boosts Longevity And Vitality

Sauna bathing has been practiced for thousands of years, with its roots stemming from Northern Europe. The ancient ritual is known for providing relaxation and boosting the immune system. Emerging research suggests that beyond its therapeutic use, sauna bathing offers several health benefits.

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How Cold Plunging Can Enhance Your Well-Being
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How Cold Plunging Can Enhance Your Well-Being

A cold plunge - the act of immersing yourself in cold water for an extended period of time - is well known for its numerous health and well-being benefits. Whether its diving into the ocean, submerging in an ice bath, enduring a cold shower, or utilising professional facilities the practice is all about enjoying its positive effects.

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How Bathing Improves Sleep Quality
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How Bathing Improves Sleep Quality

Soaking in a brief, ten-minute warm bath before bedtime can significantly speed up the transition from wakefulness to sleep.

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How Steam Can Improve Your Health
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How Steam Can Improve Your Health

Enveloping oneself in steam, whether through a warm bath or shower, offers a range of health benefits. It enhances circulation, heart health, and skin by opening pores, facilitating deep sweating, and clearing sinuses. Additionally, steam promotes relaxation and strengthens the immune system.

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The Benefits Of Bathing For Your Nervous System
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The Benefits Of Bathing For Your Nervous System

Immersing oneself in a warm bath allows us to enter a state of relaxation. The parasympathetic nervous system predominates in quiet and restfull conditions, signalling the body to enter a state of recovery.

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