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HOW DOES COLD WATER STIMULATES WEIGHT LOSS ?
The
human body contains two types of fat tissue, white
fat & brown fat.White fat is stored when we
consume more calories than our body needs, this white
fat is not used for energy. This is the type of fat that lot of us
struggle to lose, while it accumulates at the waist, lower back,
neck, thighs, the struggle to banish it can be distressing.
Brown
fat is a good pal which generates heat to keep our bodies warm, it doesn't accumulate like white fat does. Thus, losing brown fat is
an easy procedure. A 2009 study conducted
by Joslin
Diabetes Center, a Harvard Medical School
affiliate, found that exposing the body to extremely cold
temperatures for short amount of time on daily basis activated brown
fat in 23 and 24 participants by a 15-fold increase, meaning anyone
could lose up to nine pounds in an year if they embrace this habit
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF COLD SHOWER ?
1. Increases Alertness
That
cold freezing water pouring down your body making you jump as
high as you can seems more horrifying than torture. However, within that action, how the body reacts is what counts. The deep
breathing in response caused by the cold water shock increases the
oxygen intake. Thus, the heart rate will also increase, releasing a
rush of fresh blood thought out entire body.
2. Polishes Hair and Skin
Hot
water dries out the skin, so using cold water has the tendency to
tighten your cuticles and pores, which will prevent them from getting
clogged by dirt for example.
3. Improves Immunity and Circulation
As
cold water hits the body, the arteries try to become efficient in pumping blood to the organs, which can be like a workout for your
cardiovascular system, therefore boosting our overall heart health. For example, it lowers blood pressure, clears blocked arteries,
and improves our immune system.
4. Speeds Up Muscle Soreness and Recovery
Maybe
you saw some athletes taking ice baths after an intense training
session, and wondered why are they doing such a thing. Exposing the
body to a quick cold bath after breaking a sweat at the
gym can be effective regarding muscle soreness.
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