Many people seem reluctant to take a cold shower, especially in winter. While we have the option to adjust the water to a comfortable temperature, people do not always realise the multiple benefits that cold water can bring. Let's focus on these benefits.
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The benefits of a cold shower?
Summary
- Cold shower: beneficial for health
- Cold shower: beneficial for the skin and sleep
- The surprising effects of a cold shower
Published November 5, 2021,
updated on August 8, 2024,
by
Stéphanie, PhD, Doctorate in Life and Health Sciences
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3 min read
Cold shower: beneficial for health.
Taking a cold shower improves blood circulation. This can be explained by the fact that cold water has the ability to stimulate the arteries and thin the blood in the veins. Consequently, blood pressure increases and the flow of oxygen, as well as the nutrients contained in the blood, can easily reach vital organs. This is beneficial for the functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, and nervous system. Moreover, good blood circulation helps to prevent the onset of varicose veins and dark circles, as well as alleviate heavy leg issues.
Besides this, a cold shower also provides benefits for the immune system. Indeed, when cold water courses over our body, our production of lymphocytes increases. These are a type of white blood cell found in the blood, whose role is to defend the body from external attacks such as viruses, bacteria, and infections. Furthermore, the body reacts quickly to low temperatures. Moreover, a cold shower boosts muscle fibres. It's like a whip crack that makes you more focused and productive. Therefore, a cold shower is ideal for starting the day.
Cold shower: beneficial for the skin and sleep.
Cold water presents itself as an ally that benefits our skin. For instance, if you immerse your face for a few seconds in cold water, your pores will instantly close. If you do this frequently, the skin on your face becomes supple and will have a smooth appearance, unlike hot water which tends to dry out the skin. In fact, many people use cold water, or even iced water, to tone their face and prevent the onset of wrinkles.
Another advantage of cold water is that it closes the hair cuticles. As a result, the hair becomes silky and shiny after washing. By combining cold water with Typology shampoo, which contains 10 ingredients and is free from fragrance, sulphate, and silicone, you will restore flexibility and vitality to your dry or damaged hair.. Furthermore, it also turns out that a cold shower just before going to bed promotes sleep. Therefore, those who suffer from insomnia or restless sleep should take a cold shower in the evening, ideally an hour after dinner.
The surprising effects of a cold shower.
There are also a few other surprising benefits of cold showers. Firstly, it appears that a cold shower could aid in weight loss. In fact, when the body is exposed to low temperatures, it draws from the brown adipose tissue, also known as brown fat, to warm itself. This heat production burns a significant amount of calories. Of course, the body is not programmed to function in this way. Therefore, it is pointless to replace exercise sessions with a cold shower.
Furthermore, cold water is also believed to be beneficial for male fertility. Indeed, the production of male reproductive cells is said to be abundant and of high quality when men frequently shower in cold water.
Finally, it is undeniable that cold showers are beneficial for the environment, as they use less energy and the coolness encourages shorter showers (thus reducing potable water consumption).
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