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Hi, Can I take a bath after eating food? Some people said, it is bad for health. Please tell me should I take bath after food or not?
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Digestion requires a lot of energy and a good amount of blood flow toward the stomach. When you take a bath or shower right after eating dinner, it causes a slight decrease in body temperature. It is advisable to wait at least 30 to 45 minutes after any meal before bathing.
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Yes you can but gap need to be 30 mts.
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After a few minutes. Not immediately.
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