Hot spring water is rich in a variety of trace elements beneficial to human health. It has certain effects on relieving neuralgia, relieving fatigue, alleviating arthritis, and beautifying the skin. Moreover, hot spring therapy is non-invasive and has no toxic or side effects, which meets modern people’s pursuit of natural health. However, despite its benefits, hot spring bathing is not suitable for everyone, especially people with diabetes.
People with Diabetes
People with diabetes can take a hot spring bath only when their blood glucose is well controlled and stable.If blood glucose is unstable, they are likely to sweat a lot in the hot spring, leading to dehydration and fluctuations in blood glucose.
In addition, most people with diabetes are accompanied by peripheral neuropathy, with abnormal sensation and numbness in the palms and soles.They have poor sensitivity to temperature and may suffer burns from prolonged soaking without noticing.
People with Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
The high temperature of hot springs can cause heavy sweating, rapid heartbeat, and increased oxygen consumption of the heart.Meanwhile, the sharp temperature change between the hot spring and the outside causes rapid vasodilation and constriction in a short time, which can trigger stroke and myocardial infarction.
People with Allergic Dermatitis
Minerals and trace elements in hot springs have certain skincare and beauty effects, and can even help treat some skin diseases when used properly.However, people with open wounds, ulcers, severe infections, or fungal skin diseases such as eczema are not suitable for hot spring bathing.It not only pollutes the water but also worsens the wounds.
Women in Early or Late Pregnancy, or During Menstruation
Studies have confirmed that high heat adversely affects fetal development.In addition, hot spring bathing during this period can disrupt the normal pH and flora of the vagina, increasing the risk of infection.
Cancer Patients
Hot spring bathing consumes a lot of physical energy.Due to their weak physical condition, cancer patients cannot tolerate excessive water and sweat loss during bathing.
Infants and Young Children
Infants and young children should avoid hot spring bathing.They are less sensitive to water temperature; prolonged soaking in hot water removes the epidermal lipid layer, losing its protective barrier and easily causing burns.
Older children’s skin also cannot stand long soaking, which can make the skin dry, itchy, rough, rashed, or even broken, leading to folliculitis.