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02.11.2023 - 17:25 / glamour.com
after work? Plus a few candles, bubbles and relaxing music… pure bliss.
But cold showers? That's a shocking contrast.
That said, in the name of wellness, the benefits of cold water can apparently be pretty life-changing.The likes of and are said to be fans of cold water therapy, not to mention the growing influence of wellness guru and ice bath afficionado Wim Hof.
Even in my childhood, my dad always swore by taking cold showers to push the immune system and get going in the morning.
And yes, I don't remember ever seeing him sick.
However, back then, not only because I prefer to , I continuously ignored his advice.
Until now.In a bid to boost my wellbeing, enhance my focus and just generally feel better, I've been trying the cold shower trick for the last six months to see if it really works.
Here's what I found out.Before I subjected myself to the cold water pain, I wanted to know if there's any science behind it.
Dr.
Franz Laqua, GP and balneologist tells me: "It is recognized in medicine that the immune system is strengthened by cold water treatment." He adds: "The muscles regenerate faster and the connective tissue is strengthened.
Circulation can also be stimulated by the application, the blood pressure lowered or the pulse rate regulated.""Anyone who uses cold water consciously not only strengthens the , but generally increases health and vitality," adds fitness coach and health trainer Markus Führer.
He offers ice bathing workshops using the famous Wim Hof method.Speaking of Wim Hof, the extreme athlete and record-breaker known as “The Iceman," has actually written several books on the subject.
UPDATED, with Live Nation response: A Senate subcommittee has subpoenaed Live Nation/Ticketmaster, demanding documents as part of an investigation into exorbitant ticket prices for Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and other concerts.
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Former Love Island star Molly Marsh stripped off into a bikini to take the cold plunge into her “first ever ice bath”, while attending a fitness boot camp.The Influencer and YouTube star has been keeping her followers updated on what she has been up to at the camp, and most recently shared a video as she jumped in and submerged her body up to her neck into the cold water. In the black and white video shared to her Instagram stories, Molly can be seen taking her shoes off before being assisted into the ice bath. Motivational cheers can be heard from behind the camera as Molly took some deep breaths.
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