Taking cold showers has become a new health phenomenon with noted benefits such as increased mood, immunity and circulation, but does taking a cold shower actually produce these benefits?
The International Business Times notes that the cold shock improves circulation and therefore cardiovascular health. Weight loss is also cited as a benefit to cold showers as certain fat is used to generate heat and keep the body warm. A writer at Refinery29 found that taking a cold shower for a month improved overall mood and energy. This is because it boosts your heart rate making you more alert, cited Dr. Holly Phillips. Additionally, hot showers have been known to dry out hair and skin, so taking a cold shower can reverse these effects.
These are just some of the proposed benefits of taking a cold shower—would you consider taking a cold shower to receive these benefits?