Actress Han Go-eun chose morning bathing as the secret to maintaining good health. Photo = Han Go-eun YouTube
Actress Han Go-eun revealed her secret to staying healthy.
Han Go-eun recently said on YouTube’s ‘Go-eun Sister’ channel, “I take a bath in the bathtub in the morning,” and “I have had this habit for over 20 years.” He added, “When I film (drama), my body gets cold, so this is a habit I developed to solve this problem.”
In particular, actors have to film dramas or movies outdoors even in winter. However, even if the weather is cold, you cannot wear too thick clothes. This is because if you wear too much clothing, your body appears too big on screen. Also, the time spent outdoors may be extended due to re-shooting, etc.
Han Go-eun explained, “After shooting outdoors in the winter, you realize that your bones get cold. On days like that, the chill doesn’t go away even in a sauna or in front of a bulgogi kiln.” He said, “Personally, I found it effective to raise my body temperature by going into a bath with warm water.”
What are the effects and precautions of taking a morning bath recommended by Han Go-eun?
Bathing is good for improving blood circulation… Patients with low blood pressure and pregnant women should be careful.
Taking a bath dilates blood vessels and promotes circulation. Because it relaxes the body, it can help relieve tight muscles when you have muscle pain. When you sweat, sodium is excreted, swelling disappears, and you feel lighter.
According to the academic journal Temperature published by ‘Taylor & Francis Limited’, repeated immersion in hot water lowered blood pressure and improved cardiovascular indicators. In Japan, research results have also been reported showing that bathing lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease and stroke.
However, if you soak in hot water, blood vessels dilate, which poses a risk of dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, and fainting. It is especially dangerous on an empty stomach or after drinking alcohol, for patients with low blood pressure, and for the elderly. Pregnant women should also be careful. If body temperature becomes too high during pregnancy, it can have adverse effects on the fetus. Therefore, if you are pregnant, it is best to avoid entering a bath that is too hot.
Is it better than a morning bath or an evening bath?
Han Go-eun said, “There are people who recommend taking a bath in the evening, but I prefer taking a bath in the morning.” Regarding the reason why he prefers a morning bath, he said, “When I wake up in the morning, I feel like my body has stopped, but when I take a bath, it wakes up my body and organs and seems to raise my body temperature.”
As Han Go-eun said, taking a bath in the morning has the effect of waking you up and improving your mood. It also has the advantage of promoting bowel movements and smoother bowel movements. However, if you had to recommend between a morning bath and an evening bath, ‘evening’ is better.
When you take a bath in warm water in the evening, your body temperature rises for a moment and then gradually falls, which helps your brain recognize that it is ‘time to sleep’ and helps you sleep well. It also has the effect of relieving muscle fatigue and tension accumulated during the day. Soaking your body in warm water increases blood flow and removes waste accumulated during the day.
Appropriate time is important… People with low blood pressure should wake up slowly.
Although bathing is good, it is dangerous to soak in the bathtub for too long. This is because sweating can actually cause dehydration. If you have skin problems such as acne or redness, it may worsen. This is because the hot heat actually dries out the skin.
For a healthy bath, the water should be at 38-40℃ and not too hot. The appropriate time is 10 to 15 minutes. When getting out of the bathtub after a bath, it is safe to get out of the bathtub slowly. If you have dizziness or low blood pressure, be more careful. It is a good idea to drink water before and after bathing to prevent dehydration.
