While cold showers don’t burn fat, they do prompt physiological reaction that can assist with weight loss. Bathing or showering in 14-32 degrees Celsius has been found to increase metabolic rate, decrease cortisol levels, and lower heart rate. Using a cold shower to lower stress and cortisol levels has the benefits of lowering cholesterol, blood pressure, risk of heart disease, and boosting weight loss among others. Cold showers activate good brown fat in the body that helps to keep the body warm. Studies have shown that brown fat activation helps to aid with fat loss.
A cold shower will for sure give you a quick boost of energy with the drop in cortisol levels, in the short term. It was found that after 90 days of cold showers participants sick leave was reduced by 29%, reporting that the main benefit was perceived increase of energy levels.
Cold water will cause less hair breakage and will flatten cuticles and lock in moisture. Cold water will also tighten pores and decrease redness and puffiness while boosting circulation. A short blast of cold water is recommended by dermatologists, and a 5-10 minute lukewarm shower.
SItting in a cold bath for 24 minutes 1 to 4 days after intense physical activity has been shown to relieve sore muscles, with the colder temperatures helping to reduce swelling and tissue breakdown while shifting lactic acid.
Taking a cold shower boost moods and provides a buffer to depression as the cold receptors in the skin send electrical impulses to brain nerve endings. Changes from cold to hot shower temperature causes the blood to move to the surface and then to the core helping with organ and brain function.
Have you taken a cold shower lately, did you notice the difference afterwards, it’s an almost positive feeling, making putting on clothing feel that much more comfy, and kick starting your day.
