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Let's talk physical well-being .
The science behind cold-exposure to your body is as clear as icey water and it's great!
Frequent exposure to #cold is linked to a number of different health benefits. For example, scientists have found evidence that exposure to cold speeds up #metabolism . Another benefit of exposing your body to cold is that it reduces inflammation, swelling, and sore muscles. Therefore, many athletes use ice baths and other types of exposure to cold as a means to speed up recovery after physical exercise. Furthermore, cold body therapy is also linked to improved quality of #sleep , more focus, and even an improved immune response.
I have started seeing the cold as a true benefit rather than an enemy. I often go out of my way to embrace it, like wearing skimpy clothing and just standing around in the garden for awhile, telling myself that "it does get better". And it does. It helps me keep my thoughts at bay during uncertain times and while I am by no means an expert in that field, I do feel the need to lecture others about it.
I do love me a hot bath and when taking a cold shower I usually start with warm water then slowly turn it colder until it becomes almost unbearable, which is when the #benefits kick in. Once you indulge in this systematic torture of yourself you are much more likely to see stressful events in your everyday life as something that you too, can overcome.
So what about you, are you going to take that cold shower today?
Have you learned anything new about yourself from being exposed to the cold or are you new to this simple trick that might finally cure you from your moodswings and #suicidal thoughts?
If you're willing to give it a try: write about it in the comments. Tell me what you felt afterwards. Let's grow strong together! I know the first times are hard but it does get better and it will inevitably benefit you. So hop on in!
#coldshower #coldexposure #wellness #wellbeing #growstrongtogether #conversation #conversations
The science behind cold-exposure to your body is as clear as icey water and it's great!
Frequent exposure to #cold is linked to a number of different health benefits. For example, scientists have found evidence that exposure to cold speeds up #metabolism . Another benefit of exposing your body to cold is that it reduces inflammation, swelling, and sore muscles. Therefore, many athletes use ice baths and other types of exposure to cold as a means to speed up recovery after physical exercise. Furthermore, cold body therapy is also linked to improved quality of #sleep , more focus, and even an improved immune response.
I have started seeing the cold as a true benefit rather than an enemy. I often go out of my way to embrace it, like wearing skimpy clothing and just standing around in the garden for awhile, telling myself that "it does get better". And it does. It helps me keep my thoughts at bay during uncertain times and while I am by no means an expert in that field, I do feel the need to lecture others about it.
I do love me a hot bath and when taking a cold shower I usually start with warm water then slowly turn it colder until it becomes almost unbearable, which is when the #benefits kick in. Once you indulge in this systematic torture of yourself you are much more likely to see stressful events in your everyday life as something that you too, can overcome.
So what about you, are you going to take that cold shower today?
Have you learned anything new about yourself from being exposed to the cold or are you new to this simple trick that might finally cure you from your moodswings and #suicidal thoughts?
If you're willing to give it a try: write about it in the comments. Tell me what you felt afterwards. Let's grow strong together! I know the first times are hard but it does get better and it will inevitably benefit you. So hop on in!
#coldshower #coldexposure #wellness #wellbeing #growstrongtogether #conversation #conversations
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