Many people feel that showering seems a bit of a hassle. But did you know that showering can bring many health benefits?
Promote blood circulation
In addition to hot springs that promote blood circulation in the body, cold showers can actually do the same! When cold water comes in contact with the body, it stimulates the flow of blood from the external organs to the internal organs. Therefore, taking a cold shower can help circulate blood to the internal organs and promote the flow of arterial blood vessels.
Muscle recovery
Cold water slows down the heart rate and increases blood circulation, thus allowing muscles to recover. You can see that athletes always take cold showers because it shortens the recovery time of their muscles after exercise.
Boosts immunity
Cold baths increase the production of white blood cells, which has the effect of strengthening the immune system. The metabolism is increased and the function of white blood cells is activated, which can enhance the effect of immunity.
Weight loss
Our body has two types of adipose tissue, one is white fat and the other is brown fat. White fat is converted into fat due to excessive energy intake in the diet, while brown fat is produced in cold weather to keep the body warm. Therefore, cold baths stimulate the activity of brown fat, improve blood flow and increase the metabolism of basal energy.
Increase antioxidant function
Cold baths reduce harmful uric acid in the body and increase the body’s resistance to free radical oxidation. It also increases the production of protective glutathione, which helps cells adapt to oxidative stress.
Have healthy hair
Rinsing with cold water facilitates elasticity and hydration, thoroughly removes dirt from pores, tightens skin pores through elasticity, prevents external dirt buildup, and prevents hair loss.
Hydrated skin
Cold water can keep the skin hydrated. When washing your face, you can wash it with warm water first and then with cold water, which can keep your skin firm.
