"Caffeinated beverages cause an acceleration of heart rate, they cause acceleration of blood pressure. That's why if you're having your blood pressure checked, don't drink caffeinated beverages. As there is an association with heart rhythm disorders and caffeinated beverages."
"Certainly I think the benefits of cold immersion or sea swimming are well defined. You also can find doctors who have opinions against them, but I think on balance it's felt that these therapies are thought to bring more good than do harm."
Caffeinated beverages cause acceleration of heart rate and raise blood pressure. Caffeine exposure can transiently elevate readings and reduce the reliability of clinical blood pressure measurements, so avoiding caffeinated beverages before a blood pressure check is advised. There is an observed association between caffeinated beverages and cardiac rhythm disturbances. Cold-water immersion and sea swimming confer physiological and potential cardiovascular benefits. Some clinicians caution against cold immersion therapies for certain individuals, but the prevailing assessment considers the overall effects to be beneficial for most people. Individual risk factors and medical conditions should guide personal decisions about cold exposure and caffeine intake.
Read at Irish Independent
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