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As someone who has taken cold showers. I can say that there are definitely physiological changes resulting from cold showers. The hard part is forcing yourself
by Zarath 9y ago
As someone who has taken cold showers. I can say that there are definitely physiological changes resulting from cold showers. The hard part is forcing yourself to step into freezing cold water while knowing that relief is just at the turn of a dial.
- xupybd 9y agoI'm interested, can you please elaborate on the changes you noticed?
- dboreham 9y ago"shrinkage" ?
- kenning 9y agoIt doesn't necessarily have an impact on health but it reliably creates an intense response: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_reflex https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_reflex ctrl+f "cold"
- stevenwoo 9y agoCold showers have been a part of some exercise/health regimens for a while. https://www.outsideonline.com/2086911/iceman-cometh https://www.outsideonline.com/2086911/iceman-cometh
- tsomctl 9y agoI get in while it's hot, and then turn it to cold.
- 5580 9y agoI agree. The attitude of foregoing comfort up front for the greater reward of a cold shower (in my opinion). Delayed gratification. It requires me to immediately face harsh conditions until I adjust to the cold and then it is awesome.