Bhubaneswar: During winters, cold showers feel like an icy hell for most of us. At the end of the cold, chilling day, jumping into a cold shower is the last thing you would want unless you have been working in the fields and building a sweat for the last several hours.
All said and done, cold showers are actually good for you in over a dozen ways. With the ability to change everything from your mindset to even your health, here are some scientific reasons why you should go for a cold shower the next time you step in for a bath.
- Increases Alertness
During winters, getting up in the morning and starting your day can be the hardest part of the day, especially if it is chillingly cold outside. However, a cold shower can do wonders for you. The sudden rush of cold water speeds up your heart and forces your body to take in more oxygen, waking up your brain at a faster rate.
- Boosts Immunity
Research has proven that people who regularly have cold showers possess more white blood cells than those who prefer a hot shower. Cold showers activate your immune system by boosting up your metabolism, thus creating more white blood cells which are responsible for fighting diseases and infections.
- Stress Buster
Not many people are aware of the fact that cold shower significantly reduces the level of Uric acid in our body, which works wonders for stress reduction. Furthermore, Cold Shower enhances the Glutathione level in your blood which lowers stress and anxiety.
- Higher Testosterone & Improved Blood Circulation
Research has proven that hot water showers have the tendency to change our DNA, making it produce less and less testosterone. On the other hand, cold shower increases testosterone levels which play an important role in body growth.
Furthermore, cold showers stimulate the entire nervous system and improve blood circulation.
- Better Hair & Skin
Cold water to tighten your cuticles and pores, which will prevent them from getting clogged. Coldwater can seal the pores in the skin and scalp too, preventing dirt from getting in.
- Weight Loss
Cold showers help in boosting weight loss. Some fat cells, such as brown fat, can generate heat by burning fat. They do this when your body is exposed to cold conditions like in a cold water shower.
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