The thought of showering with cold water makes most people shudder, but the benefits of such a shower are immeasurable. Experts emphasize that this type of hydrotherapy brings numerous health benefits.
* Muscle contraction is necessary for a good flow of lymph, which is important for the elimination of waste materials from the cells. Just showering with cold water leads to the contraction of the muscles of the whole body. Taking a cold shower also removes lymphedema in the legs and joints, which, by the way, is an indicator of poor circulation.
* Alternating showering with hot and cold water improves circulation, which is important for health. Alternating narrowing and widening of blood vessels prevents hypertension, varicose veins, and arteriosclerosis.
* Cold water strengthens immunity, because it increases the production of white blood cells, responsible for the body's resistance.
* Weight loss is another important health benefit because cold water speeds up the metabolism and stimulates the burning of fat cells. In this way, not only is it easier to lose weight, but muscle tissue is also easier to recover.
* Cold water tightens the skin and pores, and promotes the shine of the hair. In addition, it helps in detoxification, as well as the disappearance of acne.
* Cold water leads to deeper breathing, important for overcoming stress, shock and vasoconstriction, i.e. narrowing of blood vessels. Deeper breathing also speeds up recovery from exhaustion, and also eases chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, characteristic of smokers.
* Cold water alleviates depression because it stimulates the so-called blue dot in the brain, responsible for greater production of noradrenaline. And it is precisely the hormone noradrenaline that alleviates depression, reports Novosti.
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