In the height of summer, some do not hesitate to take invigorating cold showers. Others are absolutely not ready to be exposed to cold water, regardless of the outside temperature. And yet, taking cold showers is beneficial in more ways than one!
Intuitively, it's easy to imagine that taking a cold shower in the morning gives you a boost. However, this is all the more true in periods of high heat. According to an article by ConsoGlobe published on July 31, 2020, taking a cold shower is a vitality gesture the benefits of which are manifold. Cold showers would not only have an immediate benefit like a boost, the effects of which fade immediately after putting on clothes. It is about benefits settling over time , especially if you often take this kind of shower.
First, the cold has a positive effect on blood circulation. Indeed, this allows to better irrigate the organs and blood carries nutrients more easily. Moreover, athletes know it well:a cold shower after an intense effort can reduce muscle pain. It is also about facilitating recovery.
Cold shower is also a powerful antidepressant. According to a study published in 2007, a shower of 2 to 3 minutes at 20°C generates a large electrical flow to the brain. This same research has highlighted a better dynamic of endorphin production thanks to cold water. Remember in passing that endorphins are peptides that act as neurotransmitters. These are secreted by the hypotalamic-pituitary complex during intense physical activity, but also in the event of excitement, pain and orgasm. Results ? You feel less fatigue andmore well-being.
Also worth mentioning is Abbé Sébastien Kneipp (1821-1897), the originator of a method consisting of taking cold showers and baths. According to him, cold water preserves health by strengthening immunity. In particular, there is a increase in the production of T lymphocytes, kinds of white blood cells that play a very important role in immune responses.
Furthermore, if the cold shower in the morning gives a boost, the one in the evening allows you to sleep better. When falling asleep, the body lowers its temperature, so a cold shower just before helps facilitate the process . Other more unexpected virtues are related to cold showers. These include male fertility, fat burning, and preservation of skin tone. Finally, taking a cold shower consumes less energy than a hot shower, in particular thanks to a more limited exposure time.
