A bidet toilet offers users several unique health benefits. Although slow to catch on in the states, the health benefits of bidet toilets are selling themselves. More and more users are finding their way to bidet use in their own homes, if for no other reason than the healthy lifestyle it promotes. The warm water used in a bidet is germ resistant, cleaner, more sanitary and easier to use than course toilet paper. Experts say bidets are especially beneficial for pregnant women, seniors, the disabled and people with gastrointestinal problems. Physicians prefer patients use water because it is less irritating and the level of cleanliness improves. The hygienic warm water used in a heated bidet toilet provides a more effective way of cleaning for post-delivery or menstruating women, seniors who desire continued independence despite lack of mobility, and anyone suffering from hemorrhoids.

Many physicians will prescribe “sitz” baths for any of the aforementioned ailments as they allow blood to reach the impacted area, which in turn promotes healing and helps with discomfort. A sitz bath is a warm bath that covers the hips and buttocks, allowing the person to soak the specific area. A heated bidet toilet allows the user to do the same thing without immersing themselves fuller into a tub of water.

Using a bidet toilet also reduces the risk of rash or irritation that can result from using toilet paper or wipes which many contain harsh chemicals. The use of a bidet limits the spread of infection and helps prevent urinary tract infections. As you can see the health benefits of a bidet toilet are numerous and worth checking into should your physical condition dictate.

Consider giving yourself a gift this year and buying a heated bidet toilet

It’s not too late to think about treating yourself to something nice this holiday season. Think about the health benefits, convenience and joy a heated bidet toilet could bring your home. If you hop on the heated bidet train, you won’t be the only one on it. Folks all over the country are joining in and enjoying the luxurious benefits of the latest delight in bathroom gadgets. With a heated toilet seat, retractable bidet nozzle, illuminated light for night time use and self-closing seat and cover the only thing the bidet toilet won’t do is wrap your holiday gifts for you. There are proven health benefits that come with it as well, so if you suffer any maladies south of your belly button as many of do (but don’t like to talk about), then you should seriously consider giving yourself the gift that will keep on giving.

Heated bidets have been around for a long time, but are recently catching on in United States in resorts, hotel rooms and now even your next door neighbor’s home. Having a heated toilet seat is something I think we can all say in unison sounds like a pretty good idea. Waking up Christmas morning and stopping off at your newly acquired bidet toilet will be just the thing to make you merry and bright for the day of celebration to come.