First hour in the morning. Enter the bathroom, take off your clothes, access the shower, turn on the water and a cold stream begins to come out of the shower head. It may seem like a nightmare for those who can’t stand the idea of ​​giving up hot water, but health will thank you in the long run. Cold baths, in addition to a trend in the ‘beauty’ world, provide various benefits for the body. Both on the plane more linked to the well-being of the organism and aesthetically, especially for the skin.
Much has been said about the positive impact of cold showers, however, it should be noted that not all of them have been proven by science. Although the benefit they bring to health in various aspects is clear. An example of this is a study carried out by a medical team from Amsterdam. It presents the results of an investigation that exposes how people who shower with cold water have less chance of getting sick than those who choose hot water.
The body is benefited in various aspects thanks to cold showers. One of its main virtues is its role in strengthening the immune system. It also reduces pain and promotes muscle recovery, for example, after a workout at the gym. And it brings with it other positive aspects, such as increased energy and clearing the mind, two reasons that often make cold showers part of the morning routine for some people.
However, it should be clarified that cold water showers have certain peculiarities. Doctors recommend that the water be between 20 and 25 degrees, it is not about exposing yourself to icy water, far from it. And it should last around a couple of minutes.
