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Cold water immersion

TheCatWoman

I've heard that things like cold showers, cold water swimming etc are really good for ones health, especially if one has something like fybromyalgia or other inflamitory conditions and for mental health too.

Has anyone tried it, does it work or did it just make you so cold you couldn't get warm again?

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  • I would definitely recommend an ice bath. I have one in my garden. I've had it for a couple of years. 

    I only use it from September through until probably April when the weather is cooler and the ice bath is below 15°C.

    Everything gets sort of slow in there, which is an unusual feeling for me, it's quite restful.

    I would say it definitely helps with mental health, it sort of gives you a reboot, as if you have unplugged the computer and plugged it back in again..I think I probably have a more consistent energy level throughout the day too.

    I really appreciate the hot shower afterwards though.

  • in reply to Lonehare12

    Given what I can do to technology I'm not sure thats a good analogy, Lonehare.

    If I had something like that in my garden then I can just imagine having Fearn jumping in with me, even though she's not a fan of water, although she dosent' come in the shower with me, she did try it once when she was a puppy, but didn't like it.

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    Yeah I get that, Monty my cat sits on the decking looking at me while I'm in there, possibly thinking she's lost her mind!

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