There are many people who choose to bathe with cold water instead of hot water, by choice, and others because they know its beneficial effects.
Cold water and hot water have different health properties if we know how to use them properly. In general, most of us use hot water to bathe, at an excessive temperature and for too long because we find the heat pleasant because the blood vessels dilate and promote relaxation. However, if this is abused, the opposite effect is obtained, weakening and taking away our energy, and our circulation worsens. Therefore, it is best to combine both temperatures to benefit from both.
Benefits of cold water:
- Reduces inflammation
- It improves blood circulation, since the blood vessels contract and in this way the appearance of varicose veins is avoided.
- Combat sagging tissues.
- Tones the skin and improves its appearance.
- Speeds up metabolism.
- Prevents the appearance of cellulite.
- It gives us vitality and energy, while providing a feeling of relaxation.
- Strengthens the immune system gradually.
- Regulates the nervous system.
The ideal would be to do it before going to sleep.
Local baths are also very good for those who suffer from problems such as arthritis or osteoarthritis in the joints.
Dr. Samantha Robson ( CRN: 0510146-5) is a nutritionist and website content reviewer related to her area of expertise. With a postgraduate degree in Nutrition from The University of Arizona, she is a specialist in Sports Nutrition from Oxford University and is also a member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
