The 1-2 punch in the bathroom - Trident Industri AB
The 1-2 punch in the bathroom - Trident Industri AB
The 1-2 punch in the bathroom - Trident Industri AB
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Bath or<br />
shower?<br />
Some people prefer tak<strong>in</strong>g a bath, o<strong>the</strong>rs prefer a shower. Why is that?<br />
Is it simply a matter of taste? Or is <strong>the</strong>re more to it?<br />
Does modern medic<strong>in</strong>e perhaps have a plausible explanation?<br />
We went to <strong>the</strong> bottom of it and asked someone who should know:<br />
Dr. Bernhard Strobl, general practitioner <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> world-famous<br />
spa resort Bad Ischl and certified spa physician.<br />
Dr. Strobl, you are a spa doctor <strong>in</strong> Bad Ischl. An<br />
obvious question: What is your basic evaluation on <strong>the</strong><br />
issue of “tak<strong>in</strong>g a bath and tak<strong>in</strong>g a shower”?<br />
Dr. Strobl: Young people often prefer a shower; it’s<br />
a matter of time. With <strong>the</strong>m th<strong>in</strong>gs often have to go<br />
fast. Older people would ra<strong>the</strong>r spend more time and<br />
take a bath. But ultimately many decide on a shower<br />
simply due to lack of space.<br />
What are <strong>the</strong> advantages of showers?<br />
Dr. Strobl: Showers are practical: <strong>The</strong>y’re quick,<br />
so <strong>the</strong>y take little time, protect <strong>the</strong> environment and<br />
save energy and resources.<br />
Who should ra<strong>the</strong>r take a bath?<br />
Dr. Strobl: Well - whoever prefers full baths should<br />
not do without <strong>the</strong>m. One simply owes it to one’s wellbe<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are also plenty of o<strong>the</strong>r reasons why a<br />
full bath can be recommended: when by adm<strong>in</strong>ister<strong>in</strong>g<br />
additives a <strong>the</strong>rapeutic effect is to be achieved, for<br />
example as part of a <strong>the</strong>rapy for dry sk<strong>in</strong>. Or as a<br />
heat <strong>the</strong>rapy for rheumatic compla<strong>in</strong>ts. Or simply to<br />
<strong>in</strong>crease one’s personal well-be<strong>in</strong>g - for <strong>in</strong>stance with<br />
aroma <strong>the</strong>rapy.<br />
Who should ra<strong>the</strong>r not take a bath?<br />
Dr. Strobl: Those with cardiovascular problems<br />
should ask <strong>the</strong>ir doctor if tak<strong>in</strong>g a bath is OK for<br />
<strong>the</strong>m, or whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y should ra<strong>the</strong>r avoid it.<br />
What are <strong>the</strong> medical (<strong>the</strong>rapeutic) benefits of<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g a bath?<br />
Health tips from <strong>the</strong> expert<br />
Dr. Strobl: Baths are relax<strong>in</strong>g. Sooth<strong>in</strong>g. Circulationenhanc<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
And through <strong>the</strong> use of additives <strong>the</strong>y can<br />
be used very well for <strong>the</strong>rapeutic purposes.<br />
Can you give us some examples of how one can<br />
improve <strong>the</strong> positive effect of a bath?<br />
Dr. Strobl: <strong>The</strong>re are a number of useful possibilities<br />
- that one can also conveniently apply at home: by <strong>the</strong><br />
addition of substances used <strong>in</strong> spas such as a mud<br />
bath or Dead Sea bath salts. Lipid-replenish<strong>in</strong>g oil<br />
baths <strong>in</strong> turn are useful <strong>in</strong>, for example, certa<strong>in</strong> sk<strong>in</strong><br />
diseases. It is best to simply ask your family doctor<br />
what is good for you...<br />
And f<strong>in</strong>ally a very personal question: What do you<br />
prefer - shower or bath?<br />
Dr. Strobl: Shower! But for relax<strong>in</strong>g after ski<strong>in</strong>g or<br />
cycl<strong>in</strong>g a bath <strong>in</strong> a whirlpool simply can’t be beat!<br />
Dr. Bernhard<br />
Strobl is a general<br />
practitioner<br />
and spa doctor<br />
<strong>in</strong> Bad Ischl.<br />
One of his<br />
hobbies is<br />
mounta<strong>in</strong> bik<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
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