Never underestimate the power of a hot bath. 

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2/21 '18 13 Comments
I have a theory, but I’m not sure how to test it.

My theory is that 20-30 minutes of brisk exercise, followed by a hot bath and a glass of wine (or ONE alcoholic beverage to which you are not allergic) provides the same amount of relaxation as smoking a joint.

By “joint,” I mean, marijuana with no special additives, GMOs, etc. I mean the basic green stuff the baby boomers smoked when they wanted to listen to Nina Simone or Jerry Garcia, and not worry about Nixon.

I don’t think this would have the same pain relief results, particularly for severe pain sufferers, and it wouldn’t have the biochemical effects that medical marijuana studies have shown. I don’t know how you’d test it, other than throwing juggling sandbags at the relaxed participants and yelling, “Think fast!” to see what happens.

But if I could get grant money to test this, you’re damn right I’d try.
Ummm... I offer to be part of the test group.
(Imagines throwing juggling beanbags at extremely relaxed Matt)
I will have to ensure that my bladder is very empty, I’ll laugh so hard.
Yeah. I could see that.
I want that.
I hate publicly talking about the joy of a hot baths, because I know all the Moms I know can't get one without their kids coming in and yelling, "YAY! SPLASH ZONE!" But doooooood, 20 minutes in a tub of hot water, even if you have your knees up to your nose (in my case: I think I've been in one tub that fits me, ever), is worth it.
Are you kidding!? GET YOU THEM BATHS! I will never begrudge anyone luxurious soakies. And if I had my way, I’d rip out all built in tubs and replace with deep clawfoots (or nice big, comfy step ins for those with acessibility issues.)
"I think I've been in one tub that fits me, ever"

I know that pain well. VERY well.
I would never do that. Takes a lot of joules to heat all that water.
My super-ego is so mad at my id right now. It’s damn near 1 am and I stayed up too late knitting and listening to Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince. But I have a sweater back & shoulder to show for it.