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Skin Health
One of the main problems with a hot shower is that it tends to dry the skin by stripping it of its natural oils. Dry skin can be itchy, become chapped or cracked, and exasperate conditions like eczema. When the normally plump cells of moist skin become dry and shriveled, fine lines and wrinkles also [...]
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Saunas Before Showers
The low cost and portability of infrared saunas are bringing the health benefits out of the spa and into the home. For several reasons, it is extremely beneficial to use an infrared sauna immediately before a cold shower.
1. Stimulate Circulation to Skin and Muscles
An infrared sauna followed by a cold shower is much like the [...]
Athletic Recovery
Cold water can help alleviate inflammation and muscle soreness from intense exercise. The concept dates back to the tale of semi-legendary hydrotherapist Vincenz Priesnittz, who, seeing a deer hold a wounded limb in a stream, became inspired to heal the masses with his cold water treatment. Jockeys have known for years that cold water wraps [...]
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Alleviate Depression
Ironically, I didn’t start taking cold showers because I knew they were healthy. It was just a moment of spontaneity one day when I was standing in the steaming hot water and for lack of a better word, realized I was “bored” with the consistent warmth. So I cranked up the cold water, and to [...]
Strengthen Immune System
Cold showers are sometimes touted as a preventative tonic for colds, flu, and infections. However, are these reported benefits just a placebo effect – the power of suggestion, or do cold showers have a direct and measurable effect on our immunity?
Once again, studies show at least some support for the popular wisdom. An experiment in [...]
Precautions and Guidelines
As for all therapies, the precondition is “first, do no harm”. Following these guidelines will help you receive maximal benefit from cold water therapy and avoid adverse effects.
1) Listen to your body.
When you exercise, you probably notice a point where you feel satisfied with your workout. Up to a point, exercising leaves us feeling [...]
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