While most of us dread the early morning ritual of having a bath during winters, there is nothing like a relaxing warm shower to get the day started. But imagine a twist in the plot: what if I told you that taking a cold shower (yes, during winters) keeps illness at bay, would you buy it?
Well, you have to! Here are some of the benefits of having a bath in cold water:
It stimulates weight loss
During a cold shower, brown fat (the good fat) is activated that burns calories, keeping your weight under check and simultaneously keeping you warm!
It improves circulation
A cold shower improves circulation, keeping the body warm in addition to maintaining good overall cardiovascular health.
Boosts immunity
It increases the number of disease-fighting white blood cells, thereby making you less susceptible to illness.
Quickens muscle recovery
Ask any sportsman as to why he/she loves cold showers and ice packs!
Ups your fertility
Taking a hot bath has been known to be an effective male contraceptive! Cold shower is the way to go according to a study.
I believe it’s time for you to muster up some courage and reap the benefits of that icy cold blast of water!
A word of warning though, a cold shower might not be the best idea for those who have a weak heart and those susceptible to heart attacks. So don’t make it an ice bucket challenge, but a normal cold shower would do.
