Is there anything more glorious than lying in awarm bathtubafter work?
Plus a few candles, bubbles and relaxing music…pure bliss.
Thats a shocking contrast.
Close up of a woman washing her hair while showering in the morning.
That said, in the name of wellness, the benefits of cold water can apparently be pretty life-changing.
And yes, I dont remember ever seeing him sick.
Heres what I found out.
Anna Bader
Cold showers: What are the benefits?
Before I subjected myself to the cold-water pain, I wanted to know if theres any science behind it.
He adds,The muscles regenerate faster and the connective tissue is strengthened.
Circulation can also be stimulated by the utility, the blood pressure lowered, or the pulse rate regulated.
He offers ice-bathing workshops using the famous Wim Hof method.
In addition to an improved immune system, these include feelings of happiness and better mental health.
According to Wim Hof himself, he takes a three-minute cold shower every morning.
How to start a cold-shower routine
Fortunately, you cant go too wrong with coldshowers.
The prerequisite is, of course, that the physical health is given.
If you suffer with certain conditions, I wouldnt advise cold-water therapy, warns Dr. Laqua.
These include heart disease, certain allergies, tumors, lymphedema or lesions.
Its always best to get clarification in advance.
Otherwise: Cold water from the shower can be used by anyone, says Dr. Laqua.
To start, he advises, Its best to end yourdaily showerwith a short cold-water session.
Then start with the legs and arms and always shower toward the heart.
This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom.
But for a better effect, I need to aim to do it for longer.
Health trainer Fuhrer tells me that the most important thing is to control my breathing.
And indeed, with calm breathing, I manage to stay longer and longer under the cold shower.
In the end, I even managed almost two minutes.
For example, the immediate feeling of well-being afterwards.
Id describe it as a pleasant warmth that spreads throughout the body and lingers for hours.
Plus the pride of having overcome the cold.
And a better mental boost (even happiness hormones are released).
But the most brilliant thing about the experiment is certainly the fact that Ireallydidnt get sick.
For me, cold showers = getting sick less.
But if you want to try it yourself, you should know one more thing.
After showering, be sure to get your body warm again.
Maybe ice bathing or winter swimming?!
This article was originally published onGlamourGermany.
