Benefits of cold showers
According to Dr. Sunita Nagpal, a general practitioner at the Salubitas Medical Center (Nam Delhi, India), cold showers help increase heart rate and blood flow, making you wake up and enjoy immediately. When cold water comes into contact with the skin, blood vessels constrict. This forces blood to be transferred to vital organs, improving circulation and oxygen supply.
Strengthens blood circulation: Cold water helps increase blood circulation, making you feel more refreshing.
Enhancing alertness and concentration: Increasing heart rate, helping you awake and focus more.
Strengthen the immune system: Helps prevent diseases and reduce the number of sick days.
Reduce stress: Reduce cortisol levels, help you feel more relaxed.
Support weight loss: The body burns calories to warm up after exposure to cold water.
Strengthen muscle recovery: Helps relieve pain and swelling after exercise.
Is cold showers safe in winter?
Dr. Nagpal recommends that cold showers in the morning of winter can be safe if your body is used to exposure to cold water. However, for those who are not used to it, sudden exposure to cold water can shock your body, causing you to feel dizzy or reduce your body temperature. To avoid this, you should start with warm water and gradually switch to cold water.
Who should not take a cold bath?
Although cold showers have many benefits, people with heart disease, high blood pressure or respiratory problems such as asthma should be cautious. Exposure to cold water can increase heart rate and blood pressure, causing danger to people with cardiovascular or respiratory problems. If you have any health problems, consult your doctor before starting the habit of bathing in cold water.
Should a cold or warm bath to keep your body healthy every day?
According to Dr. Nagpal, both warm and cold showers have their own benefits. Warm bath helps relax muscles and reduce stress, while cold shower helps improve blood circulation and boost immunity. A good approach is to start with warm water and finish with cold water for a few seconds, helping you enjoy both benefits without putting too much stress on your body.
In short, cold bath can bring many health benefits, but need to be done properly and suitable for the body.
