"There's been a LOT of talk in recent years about the benefits of cold. Cold plunging, hot-cold shower challenges, and ice-rolling have been marketed as everything from "beauty secrets" that decrease puffiness to "biohacks" that promote muscle recovery and longevity. What intrigues me most, however, is the mental and emotional benefits linked to exposing oneself to cold water are incredibly similar to the benefits of yoga-a calm nervous system, lowered heart rate, improved mood, better emotional regulation, sharper focus, and more."
"Lately, I started seeing "ice facials" on Instagram. People hold their breath and dunk their faces in bowls of ice water in an attempt to replicate a full-body cold plunge in miniature. Those who tout the practice claim it gives them mental clarity, presence, and calm throughout the day, particularly when practiced first thing in the morning. The takeaway of these "cold therapies" usually sounds something like, "If you're willing to put in the work and embrace discomfort,"
Cold plunging, hot-cold showers, and ice-rolling have been promoted for beauty, muscle recovery, and longevity. Cold exposure also produces mental and emotional effects comparable to yoga, including a calmer nervous system, lower heart rate, improved mood, better emotional regulation, and sharper focus. Ice facials involve holding the breath and dunking the face into bowls of ice water to mimic a full-body cold plunge; proponents claim mental clarity, presence, and calm, especially when done in the morning. A simple experiment involved one daily 10-second face dunk shortly after waking, with attention to immediate and daily effects. Some health conditions increase risks; consult a physician.
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