Benefits of Cold Water Exposure and Polar Plunges

siimland (46)in #health • 8 years ago

Is cold water exposure good for you? What are the health benefits of winter swimming? All of that and more in this video

There are many benefits of cold water immersion and polar plunges, starting with a stronger immune system and ending with increased happiness

Here are some of the effects

Triggers anti-inflammatory norepinephrine release that reduces short-term pain from injuries
Reduces muscle soreness (DOMS)
Boosts happiness and wellbeing
Bolsters the immune system that kills viruses and fights off tumor factors
Increases the antioxidant glutathione and superoxide dismutase, which support the liver functioning, optimize cellular processes and protect against oxidative stress
Increases brown fat, which increases metabolism and burns energy to produce heat, which doesn’t happen with regular white fat
Increased norepinephrine, or adrenaline, which is a hormone that boosts your energy, focus, mood and sleep cycles

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