Shower Every Day, but Don't Take a Bath
For their convenience, showers in many ways have won out over baths in our culture. In fact, many contemporary apartments and homes have only shower stalls in them and no bathtubs. Although it may seem the only option for many, showering — especially in excess — can actually rob your hair and body of their natural oils.
It can also alter your body's pH (especially if you're using certain alkaline shampoos and soaps). If the Maker has a preference, it might be the use of ritual bathing that combined washing in a shallow bath and sprinkling (showering for brief periods). This combination is especially beneficial for the thorough but gentle cleansing recommended for the female genital area.
And Watch Out for Antibacterial Soap. It seems that antibacterial soaps are often promoted as the best way to keep clean. But most of these soaps contain "triclosan," which may be absorbed through the skin and pose a risk to the liver. Plenty of regular soap, sufficiently heated running water, and thorough scrubbing will do the job just as well with no side effects.
Shorten Your Showers, Extend Your Life! Excessive showering — even in the purest water — can actually rob your hair and body of natural oils. It can also alter your body's pH (especially if you're using certain alkaline shampoos and soaps). To make matters worse, our public-water supplies are heavily chlorinated — which dries out the skin. If the Maker has a preference, it might be the use of ritual bathing that combined bathing (washing in a shallow bath) with sprinkling (showering for brief periods). This combination is especially beneficial for the thorough but gentle cleansing recommended for the female genital area or for those suffering from hemorrhoids.
Bathe Your Troubles Away. Feeling tense after a long day at work? Immerse yourself in a warm bath to soothe frayed nerves and relax sore muscles. Adding healing herbs, salts, or essential oils will increase your relaxation