Whether you’re a night owl or always burning the midnight oil, mornings can feel like a struggle. One of the best ways to kickstart your day is with a morning shower. Of course, we shower to keep ourselves clean, but did you know that it can help with your energy, mood, and productivity? Keep reading to see how you can benefit from a morning shower.
Reduces stress
We all deal with some kind of stress in our lives, and it can really take a toll on our health over time. For some of us, our only form of self-care is a trip to the shower every day. Fortunately, morning showers can help improve your mental health by reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety naturally. It can also serve as a healthy break from the daily hustle and bustle. You can further boost this relaxing vibe with lavender in an aromatherapy shower head. Lavender is known to help remedy stress and release negative emotions because of its soothing and calming scent.
Boosts energy
If you’re just not feeling it in the morning, a cold morning shower will quickly turn that around. While it is not the most pleasant way to wake up, it sure works! Research has found that cold showers stimulate your nervous system, which helps you to become more alert. In response to the cold temperature, your body reduces the amount of melatonin (sleep hormone) and increases your blood circulation/heart rate/breathing rate, leading you to feeling more awake. This strategy is so powerful that it is equivalent to having a cup of coffee in the morning. Aromatherapy with eucalyptus is great to get you going first thing in the morning.
Improves mood
Starting your day off on the right note has a significant effect on how you feel for the rest of it. For one, feeling clean instantly boosts your norepinephrine and serotonin levels. These hormones are like an espresso shot of energy and happiness, which is definitely needed in the morning. Additionally, you’ll also feel better about yourself. You’ll have more confidence to seize the day and keep yourself on track. The best aromatherapy pick-me-ups are citrus mango and lemon. They both work to improve your mood, counter symptoms of depression, and reduce anxiety.
Fights infections
The key to a great life is equally great health. When you take a shower, not only are you keeping clean, but you are also washing away all of the germs that could make you sick. Morning showers have also been shown to help your body produce white blood cells, which are crucial to your body’s defense system. Adding aromatherapy with jasmine to your shower will be extremely powerful in fighting off potential infections. Jasmine is believed to have antiviral, antibiotic, and antifungal properties that help boost immunity.
If you haven’t already, you should definitely add a morning shower to your routine. It can reduce stress, boost your energy levels, improve your mood, and much more. There is no harm in trying it out, and it can only level up your quality of life. And while you’re at it, try out the Aroma Sense Aromatherapy Showerhead to further enhance your morning routine. Coupled with the essential oils we recommended, we are confident that you’ll start to look forward to your mornings rather than dread them.