Burns fat
Cold exposure activates adipose tissue. There are 2 types of fat in the body: white and brown. The second is responsible for heat exchange and protection of internal organs. Under the influence of cold, brown fat accelerates the production of heat (by 15 times). As a result, white fat is also burned, and excess calories disappear.

Relieves depression
Cold activates the sympathetic nervous system and increases the release of the hormone norepinephrine in the brain. It sends signals from peripheral nerve endings to the brain, resulting in an antidepressant effect. Also, swimming in cold water reduces the level of the stress hormone cortisol.

Increases immunity
A cold shower accelerates the metabolism, which leads to an increase in the production of leukocytes, which are responsible for the state of the immune system and protect the body from diseases.
Of course, when you're already sick, you can't get up under a cold shower. This is only a measure of prevention.

Restores muscles
Cool water reduces muscle inflammation by constricting blood vessels. It also removes excess lactic acid that is produced after training and causes muscle pain.

Improves skin and hair condition
Hot water dries the skin, cold water does not have this effect. It makes it elastic and helps maintain a natural fat balance. And in hair, the cool water closes the scales when rinsing, after which your hair looks more shiny and beautiful.

Increases blood circulation
A cold shower will help the blood circulate faster to maintain body temperature. This promotes cheerfulness, better concentration, and later you will notice that your hands and feet are no longer cold.

Improves sleep
It is better to fall asleep in a cool room. The same with water. Cold gives the body much more comfort, it will be easier for you to fall asleep.

Persuasive
If you have forced yourself to take a step under the cold water and do it every day, you feel practically victorious, ready to overturn mountains. It lifts your mood and makes you more confident in your abilities. Cold acts as a source of so-called eustress - good stress that makes you stronger. Teaches to feel one's body

A cold shower enhances your physical sensations. The mind is cleared, and you feel your body much better. This ability stays with you outside the bathroom.

Gives a charge of cheerfulness
Even a minute under a cold shower will wake you up, and all 10 will give a huge boost of vitality - you won't need any coffee to wake up.

Increases endurance to the cold (and eliminates weather dependence)
Weather dependence worries a lot of people, but most often, those who have been used to being cooped up since childhood and are not at all physically adapted to temperature changes. A cold shower will serve as hardening, make the vessels stronger. You will be able to tolerate the cold much more easily and will react less to changes in the weather.

How to force yourself to take a cold shower
To bring a positive effect, the water does not necessarily have to be very cold. A cool one is quite enough. And the main thing is to get used to it gradually.

Start with a warm shower, then switch to cool water for a short time - from 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
The time of cold water can be gradually increased, up to 10 minutes.
If the body is ready and there is a desire, you can take it only cold, but not longer than 10-15 minutes.
Some studies indicate how cold water needs to be to be beneficial - but in reality, your body just needs to perceive it as cold to be beneficial. Later, you can reduce the temperature yourself.

Those with a weakened immune system and serious heart disease should be careful with a cold shower.

Mrs. Intrigue 🔥