The benefits of taking shower in
cold water include improved immunity and circulation, stress relief, alertness
and mental clarity – but is that enough to convince you to partake in a flow of
cold water each morning? The case for icy showers has once again been buoyed by
a recent study carried out in The Netherlands. It suggests that participants
who had a cold blast at the end of their shower recovered more quickly from
illnesses, and took fewer days off work, than those who had regular showers.
Out of the study’s 3,000 participants, two thirds chose to continue having cold
showers and reported that it boosted their energy levels as much as a strong
cup of coffee. There’s also evidence that stepping into chill water can make you
feel more mentally alert; as a result of the shock you begin to breathe more
deeply which boost your heart rate, increases circulation and releases
endorphins.
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