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Academic Essay Writing

Cahya Fuadi Muchlis

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1. "It is best to avoid showering at night if you already have a rheumatic disease. Or if
necessary, use warm water so it does not recur," Dr Eka Mulyana told AFP on
October 13, 2021.
= If you have a rheumatic ailment, you should avoid showering at night.
Alternatively, if required, use warm water to prevent it from happening again
(Mulyana, 2021).
2. Taking shower at night is considered to be a fun activity which gives an individual an
opportunity to rejuvenate and energize himself (Salina, 2011).
= As Salina (2011) said, “Taking shower at night is considered to be a fun
activity which gives an individual an opportunity to rejuvenate and energize
himself”.
3. While taking shower at night, ensure that the temperature of the water is not too hot or
too cold. (Salina, 2011).
= make sure the water temperature is not too far from body temperature (Salina,
2011).
4. There are no research studies that support or prove this," Dr Andi Raga Ginting told
AFP on October 9, 2021.
= Although there is no empirical evidence to support this statement (Ginting,
2021).
5. Mahesa Paranadipa (2017), from the Indonesian Doctors Association, said that the
state of our metabolism falls into two categories: before we sleep and after sleep. Our
body temperature rises as we go about our day. So when we take a shower at night
and the overall temperature of our bodies are relatively colder, the water could
"shock" you, Mahesa said. "It's like pouring cold water into a hot glass, it will break,"
he explained.
 = Paranadipa (2017) stated that our body temperature increases as we go about
our day, when exposed to colder water when bathing at night, it will shock our
body’s metabolism.

Is taking a shower at night dangerous?

Showering at night is always a dilemma for those of you who work outside until late
at night. Because of various activities, many people are still doing activities until the evening
so they only have time to take a shower before they fall asleep. Shower at night would have
provided freshness. Especially after a long day and make your body sweat. As Salina (2011)
said, “Taking shower at night is considered to be a fun activity which gives an individual an
opportunity to rejuvenate and energize himself”. Even though it will make the body feel clean
and comfortable, the habit of taking a shower at night can actually have a detrimental effect
on the health of the human body.

One of the negative impacts of a night bath on human health is disturbance of the
body's metabolic processes. Paranadipa (2017) stated that our body temperature increases as
we go about our day, when exposed to colder water when bathing at night, it will shock our
body’s metabolism. Drastic changes in body temperature cause some body functions to be
disturbed, especially with metabolic processes in the body. This happens because the body is
trying to balance the body temperature with the outside temperature which is trying to burn
more calories.

The second detrimental from a night shower is rheumatism. The habit of showering at night is
not recommended, because it can cause the joint capsule will shrink every time the body
poured with cold water or when the temperature is cold. So that will cause pain in the joints
that have been attacked by Rheumatism. Although there is no empirical evidence to support
this statement (Ginting, 2021). But, If you have a rheumatic ailment, you should avoid
showering at night. Alternatively, if required, use warm water to prevent it from happening
again (Mulyana, 2021).

In conclusion, a night shower is not recommended because it can cause various detrimental
effect on the health of the human body. But if you are forced to take a night bath, make sure
the water temperature is not too far from body temperature (Salina, 2011). That way, the
body can adjust body temperature normally without any side effects on the body.
Reference List :

 Mulyana, E. (2021, October 09). Experts say showering at night does not cause
rheumatic diseases. AFT. Experts say showering at night does not cause rheumatic
diseases | Fact Check (afp.com)
 Salina (2011, September 21). Is Taking A Shower At Night Bad: Tips For Taking Bath
Before Sleeping. Tandurust. Is Taking A Shower At Night Bad: Tips For Taking Bath Before
Sleeping (tandurust.com)
 Ginting, A. R. (2021, October 09). Experts say showering at night does not cause
rheumatic diseases. AFT. Experts say showering at night does not cause rheumatic
diseases | Fact Check (afp.com)
 Paranadipa, M. (2017, October 05). We Asked An Expert If It's Actually All That Bad
to Take a Shower at Night. Vice. We Asked An Expert If It's Actually All That Bad to Take a
Shower at Night (vice.com)