Can bathing in the dark cure insomnia? You will be surprised to know the benefits:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The hectic life, office stress and the habit of sitting in front of the screen for hours have taken away sleep from today’s generation. If you too keep tossing and turning throughout the night and are a victim of insomnia, then a new lifestyle trend can help you. it is being called ‘Dark Showering’.

It may sound a bit strange, but people all over the world are adopting this method for better sleep and mental relaxation. Let us know what is this trend and the science behind it.

What is the ‘dark shower’ trend?

As the name implies, a dark shower means bathing in complete darkness or in very dim light (like candlelight). In this, the bright lights of the bathroom are switched off and one takes a peaceful bath with lukewarm water. This trend is not just for cleaning, but works like a ‘therapy’.

How does bathing in the dark help?

According to experts, there are several psychological and physical reasons behind dark showering:

Increase in Melatonin: Our sleep cycle depends on the hormone ‘melatonin’, which is produced rapidly in darkness. Turning off bright lights while bathing signals the brain that it is time to sleep.

Reduction in sensory overload: After a day of noise and bright lights, bathing in the dark calms your senses. It works like ‘sensory deprivation’ which makes the brain feel instantly relaxed.

Relief from stress: Lukewarm water and darkness together reduce muscle tension, thereby reducing cortisol (stress hormone) levels.

Keep these 3 things in mind while taking dark shower

If you want to try it, safety comes first:

Keep Light Light: Instead of complete darkness, use a small candle or dim light so that there is no fear of slipping.

water temperature: The water should neither be too hot nor too cold. Water suited to body temperature gives the best results.

Magic of Fragrance: A few drops of lavender or chamomile oil in bath water can make this experience even more magical.