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COLD THERAPY
Cold therapy works by reducing blood flow to a particular area, which can significantly reduce inflammation and swelling that causes pain, especially around a joint or a tendon.
COLD PLUNGE
Cold plunges, or ice baths, offer numerous health benefits by lowering your core body temperature. One of the most significant advantages is the enhancement of mental resilience and discipline. Consistent exposure to cold temperatures helps the mind become comfortable in discomfort, improving its ability to manage other types of stress.
Research indicates that cold plunges can also boost physical recovery, reduce inflammation, and increase circulation. These benefits make cold plunges an excellent addition to any wellness routine.
According to Healthline, "Cold water immersion may help improve recovery from exercise by reducing inflammation, relieving muscle soreness, and enhancing circulation." [source: Healthline]
Experience the revitalizing effects of cold plunges at Journey Within Wellness Center and take a step towards better physical and mental health.
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Benefits of Cold Plunges
Boosts Immunity
Cold exposure increases white blood cell count and natural killer (NK) cells, which fight infection and protect against disease. A review in the North American Journal of Medicine and Science supports this, and a Dutch study found that people who ended warm showers with 90 seconds of cold water for 30 days called in sick less often.
Eases Pain
Cold plunges may relieve chronic pain and reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness. A 2022 study showed that people with autoinflammatory arthritis experienced less joint pain and a better quality of life after daily cold-water immersion for four weeks. Cold therapy may also reduce pain perception by releasing norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter linked to the fight-or-flight response.
Decreases Stress Levels
Cold water immersion slows your heart rate and directs blood flow to your brain, reducing stress by stimulating the vagus nerve. This nerve regulates internal organ functions like digestion, heart rate, and breathing. A 2018 study found that cold stimulation increased heart rate variability and lowered heart rate, indicating reduced stress. Additionally, combining cold water immersion with sauna therapy can decrease cortisol levels, the stress hormone.
Cold water immersion also can:
-decrease inflammation
-offer a huge rush of endorphins
-spike dopamine
-improve sleep and mood
-boost injury recovery
-reduce swelling
-potentially increase testosterone
-promote lymphatic drainage
-regulate hormones
-accelerate metabolism