3 Benefits of Cold Water Therapy
- nh-retreats
- Jul 19, 2024
- 1 min read
If you haven’t heard about it yet, Cold Water Therapy is where it’s at…
At least that’s the word on the street, lets dive into some facts.
#1 Can boost your immune system
Research suggests that cold water can stimulate the body’s immune system, this means your body’s ability to fight off those general colds, coughs & illnesses is primed! It is thought that repeated exposure to cold water gives your body the ability to build a tolerance to stress.
#2 Can reduce anxiety & depression
When you take the plunge, you flood your body with feel good endorphins & fire up a ton of electrical impulses to the brain. You literally switch your body straight onto full power. These feel good endorphins are known to combat symptoms of anxiety & depression. Repeated cold water exposure can effectively offset those blue days!
#3 Can improve mental focus
Similar to what we said above, cold water exposure quite literally switches your body on. The external stimuli can be quite intense, but this is excellent for brain power. Cold water increases your alertness & dials in your focus.
*all advice is purely our personal opinion formed from reading referenced research, if you are unsure or have a medical condition always consult your doctor. We are not offering medical advice.