Before that time bathing was used generally for cleansing and also sanitary factors. If he were alive today the medical professionals of the globe would be grabbing all of all his time however as a matter of fact he more probable would be at residence as a health and fitness expert selling gym subscriptions. Whereas the Greeks suched as to take part of the health facility after a strenuous workout, the Romans concentrated on the leisure, interacting socially as well as medical treatments. Asclepiades, a Greek doctor that worked in Rome, prescribed hydrotherapy for both healing as well as preventative objectives. There were others that associated recovery and health to taking the waters such as Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) as well as Galen (131-201 AD). ” From Rome we have three different kinds of bathroom. Bathrooms at home (balnea), Exclusive Bathrooms (balnea privata), and also state funded public baths (balnea publica). Ultimately the Romans ended up being a lot more concentrated on the bath for relaxation as well as enjoyment. The Dark Ages were not just dark, they likewise smelled rather bad. With the autumn of the Roman Empire showering was formally banned. Makes you pleased you really did not live back then doesn't it.