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Benefits of cold water immerson
A natural anti-depressant
When immersed in cold water, the immense strength of the electrical impulses that travel from the nerve endings in the skin to the brain are now thought to have an anti-depressant effect. When coupled with increases in mood-boosting dopamine and norepinephrine, the benefits need to befelt to be believed.
Energy & endurance
Cold water immersion increases mitochondrial biogenesis in muscle and fat tissues. This means it encourages the production of mitochondria - making energy at a cellular level, using oxygen as fuel more efficiently. This useful for those interested in improving cardiovascular fitness or increasing muscle endurance and performance.
Combats inflammation
Inflammatory diseases are the biggest killer in the modern world. The risks only increase with age. Cold exposure suppresses the acceleration of disease inflammation and the related pain signals.
Improves immune function
Our immune system is influenced by multiple factors and is highly complex. In insolation, the benefits of cold water immersion are hard to measure. But several studies now link cold exposure to immune boosting benefits such as increased production of killer T cells and lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell key to immune function.
Fat burning
The cold triggers our metabolism, by releasing free from fatty acids and glucose. It can also protect against insulin resistance that can lead to diabetes and atherosclerosis by inhibiting glucose production. The collaborative effects of vasodilation and vasoconstriction work together to switch our metabolism to fat burning mode.
Mindset Builder
Facing your fears takes grit and determination. Yes, you were scared, but you went ahead and did it anyway. It feels good, doesn't it ? Taking a dip in ice water, especially when you don't feel like it, brings an immense sense of power, achievement and self-confidence. You are comfortable being uncomfortable. So, what else could you achieve today ?
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Brass Monkey Ice Guide
Multiple sources now prove that a practice of cold water therapy is unequivocally good for us. For your free Ice Guild and the science behind cold water therapy, please visit the Brass Monkey on the below link...
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