Bathing has profound physical, mental and spiritual benefits beyond simple cleaning. It directly influences all cells in the body through its effects on the nervous, endocrine, immune and metabolic systems. While the details are not fully understood, bathing improves physical health, energy levels, strength, purity, longevity, health, willpower and destroys bad dreams through stimulating various body systems. It also improves enlightened intelligence and shifts one's consciousness to a more accurate state. Reciting prayers before bathing further connects one to their culture and lineage, combating feelings of isolation. Diabetics may experience benefits from bathing thrice daily such as improved metabolism and diabetes management.