The physical benefits of immersing your body in cold water have been known for centuries, but the greatest advantage might have more to do with your mind - via healthing_ca healthing health coldwaterplunge
While we gravitate toward warm, comfortable options, research indicates that introducing our bodies to controlled stressors — like a short, intense bout of exercise or a dip in icy temperatures — can have surprising health benefits. What exactly these benefits are, however, and how long they last, are still up for debatemethod, the most widely known cold-water immersion method that includes a meditation and breathing practice, found that participants may have a better immune response.
Other claims, like increased weight loss, still aren’t fully understood, she explains. While some studies have shown that cold exposure converts fat to a form that is arguably easier for the body to burn, these studies were conducted in rats which have different physiologies than humans.
“Do they have 10 years later, more, more protection against heart disease? Do they have lower blood pressure? Do they have any of those things? We don’t really know,” says Cheung.As with any activity that puts stress on your body, there are some risks that should be taken into account before taking the plunge.
Surprisingly, what one would think is the most obvious risk — hypothermia — doesn’t present too much of a concern, as long as a swimmer doesn’t spend more than a few minutes in the water and has a plan to dry off and warm up immediately after getting out, he says. However, there is a serious risk of drowning as the cold water can cause muscles to seize up, making it difficult to swim to shore in case of emergency.
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