By Louise Allingham and Karina Stathis, Daily Mail Australia
01:17 06 November 2023, 01:22 06 November 2023 Updated
A doctor has revealed that taking a cold bath or shower can improve your overall health, leaving you looking as well as feeling rejuvenated.
Dr. Poonam Desai recommends adding a quick soak in cold water or a cold shower to your daily routine for a variety of amazing health benefits.
The American doctor said that exposure to the cold can increase collagen, reduce wrinkles, keep stress levels low, reduce inflammation and even improve the quality of your sleep.
“Did you know that brief exposure to cold has so many health benefits?” Dr. Poonam asked online. video.
“When I say cold exposure, I mean taking a cold shower, cold bath, or jumping into an ice bath, but try to do it for short periods of time.”
She suggested breaking up your weekly 11 minutes of cold exposure into multiple 2-3 minute sections.
Dr. Poonam explained that there is a list of benefits that cold exposure brings, including the ability to increase collagen.
“What that means is that it can help reduce wrinkles and increase skin elasticity. It may also reduce stress, reduce inflammation, and improve sleep,” she says. Told.
“If you haven’t experienced the cold yet, definitely add it to your daily routine. Cold weather has many benefits for our overall health.”
Dr. Poonam cautioned that you should always consult your doctor before starting any new routine and that cold exposure may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who are pregnant.
Cold plunges are all the rage these days, as more and more people become interested in how much they can improve their health.
Wim Hof, known as ‘The Iceman’, believes that exposure to cold can improve depression, anxiety, energy levels and even prevent diseases such as cancer.
The 63-year-old was able to withstand sub-zero temperatures, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts and standing in a container of ice for 112 minutes.
Wim previously told FEMAIL that depression can also be treated with cold therapy. Complete immersion increases adrenaline by 540 percent and dopamine by 250 percent, both of which are known to moderately reduce symptoms.
“You’ll notice that your heart rate slows down during the day and your stress levels are reduced. You’ll feel more energized. Improved blood flow will deliver better nutrients to your cells. You’ll no longer be sick. I realized it wasn’t,” Wim said.
He recommended starting with a cold shower for 15 seconds one day and 30 seconds the next, and continuing to increase the time in 15-second increments until you reach 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
Wim, the inventor of the Wim Hof Method, is a type of meditation therapy and a practical way to become healthier, happier, and stronger.
It consists of three components: deep breathing, exposure to cold water, and focused thinking.
