What can be common between the contrast of cold water and the mental equilibrium? More than it seems. New studies and thoughts of doctors prove: a cold shower is not just a way to wake up, but a full -fledged health tool, including mental.
How cold affects the brain and nervous system
According to Spiceer.Club, the effect of cold water activates the sympathetic nervous system - the same that triggers the body's response to stress. It helps to enter the active state in the morning, increases vigilance and reduces the manifestations of anxiety.
The psychiatrist of Harvard Medical School Ashwini Podkarns explains that when in contact with cold water, nerve receptors on the skin send signals to the brain, activating the work of the cerebral cortex. This helps to increase concentration, improve mood and overall tone.
Benefit to the heart, blood vessels and immunity
Cardiologist Olga Molchanova from the National Medical Research Center of Preventive Medicine emphasizes that a cold shower strengthens blood vessels, improves blood circulation and can prevent hypertension. Regular hardening also increases stress resistance and promotes stable work of the immune system.
Emotional control and self discipline
According to Amanda V. Porter with Cincinnati, a cold shower can have a positive effect on cognitive functions and helps to cope better with emotional loads. And the very fact of daily contact with discomfort forms resistance to stress, sequence and willpower.
How to Start: Specialist Recommendations
Doctors advise not to rush into the ice water immediately. Start with cool water and gradually lower the temperature. After a few weeks, you can move to short contrasting souls or full cold pouring.
