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I wonder if any study has been made regarding the diving reflex and 'cold plunges': could the extremely cold water and the following peripheral vasoconstriction
by p1dda 3y ago
I wonder if any study has been made regarding the diving reflex and 'cold plunges': could the extremely cold water and the following peripheral vasoconstriction lead to a central blood pressure rise to a degree that may be dangerous to the brain?
- seanhunter 3y agoIt certainly puts stress on the cardiovascular system. eg https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/26/woman-likely-suffered-sudden-cardiac-death-during-water-therapy-in-uk-inquest-hears https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/26/woman-likely...
- p1dda 3y agoThanks for the link.