Five benefits of having cold shower daily
Is anyone here fond of cold showers? Did you know that some people have taken up the habit of having a cold shower in the morning? Here are five benefits of having cold shower daily.
1. MUSCLE RECOVERY
Most people prefer to take a cold shower after a workout. While that may help decrease the body’s core temperature, scientific investigations do not conclude that cold showers help with DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). But when showering for muscle relaxation, one study showed that taking a cold shower more than 48 hours after a workout helps the most.
2. IMPROVED BLOOD CIRCULATION
Regular cold water immersion causes the veins nearest your skin to circulate blood more quickly.(2) Increased circulation leads to a higher oxygen requirement in the body. You’ll start inhaling more deeply to oxygenate all body parts, including the brain. An oxygenated brain is an awake brain!
3. STRONGER IMMUNE SYSTEM
There are many natural ways to boost the immune system. Now, you may be able to add a cold shower to the list! One research study showed that people who took regular cold showers were less likely to feel sick and to call in sick to work.
4. DEPRESSION TREATMENT
A study by the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine showed that cold showers might help with symptoms of depression.
5. METABOLIC BOOST
Humans have two types of fat: brown fat and white fat. Brown fat is necessary for our daily health and functioning; it also keeps us warm. A study in mice showed that activating brown fat increased metabolic functioning. And what’s true in mice may also be true in humans!(4)
