Time you tried some cold showers
Your first cold shower experience could be spine-chilling and a short-lived one. But believe us when we say that turning the temperature down to freezing cold actually has more benefits for our body and skin than you can think of. The cold showers are also known as James Bond or Scottish Showers.
WTN reveals why scientists feel that chilly water revitalises the entire body, as uncomfortable as it may be.
Fat burner: There are two types of fat in our bodies – white and brown. The white fat is the calorie accumulation we see on the waist, back, neck and thighs, while the brown fat burns calories to keep the body warm and aid weight loss plan. This brown or the good fat gets activated when subjected to cold and works around 15 times more vigorously. Also,it boosts glucose level in the blood which in turn suppresses food cravings. Secondly, this increased metabolism helps become even more efficient throughout the day and help work briskly.
Betters immunity and circulation: Good circulation helps combat skin and heart ailments as blood gushes to the arteries. When exposed to cold water, the heart undergoes the process of vasoconstriction –tightening and constriction of arteries and veins – which aids circulation. Increased metabolic rate activates immune system and releases more white blood cells, higher concentrations of plasma, T helper cells, and lymphocytes, thus, boosting immunity. It is also known to lower blood pressure and clear blocked arteries. In 1800’s cold showers were prescribed to keep sickness at bay.
Relieves stress, fights depression: Cold water releases dopamine, a compound present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including adrenaline. It makes you happy, promotes hardening, increases tolerance to stress, disease and energises you for the whole day. It also improves mood disorders like depression.
Deepens breathing: Just as an extension of the above lines, cold water makes you inhale very deeply in order to combat shock stress, fulfil the need for oxygen to respire and keep oneself warm. This opens up the lungs encourages more intake of oxygen.
Repairs torn muscles faster: Ice baths for athletes is recommended as it helps muscles heal faster, reduces soreness and minimizes the chance of painful muscle inflammation. Cold water shortens recovery time by bringing lowering the heart rate and increasing circulation.
Boosts hormones: Cold shower is a natural way to increase hormone production, and helps when trying to conceive a child. Male reproductory organs remain outside as they are not meant to get too hot for it could reduce the sperm count.
Good for hair and youthful skin: Cold water tightens cuticles and pores and prevents them from clogging, prevents dirt from accumulating within the scalp and makes hair shinier and healthier. It also, detoxifies the skin and clears the blemishes, thus, giving you a youthful skin. Hot water on the other hand can strip your skin and scalp of healthy natural oils and leave it dry.
–windowtonews
