As I was driving in my car the other day, a French Doctor by the name of Frederic Saldman was being interviewed about a book he has just published; a book that talks about longevity and health. One of the things he recommended was to take a cold shower every day.
I love taking hot showers. Sometimes, in the morning, I'll stay in the shower longer than I need, just in order to enjoy the feeling of warm water falling on my sleepy body. So, taking a cold shower has never crossed my mind. Why would I purposely put myself through that kind of torture? I'm not that masochistic!When it comes to healthy choices, I often find myself confronted with a dilemma: do I opt for immediate pleasure or long-term benefits? As for the case of cold showers, the jury is still out on it. However, it seems that more and more scientists believe that there are more advantages to it than disadvantages.
While doing some research on the issue, I realized that even yogis are fervent believers in the health benefits of cold showers. Most specialists suggest to start your shower with warm water and end it with cold water. It is said that taking a cold shower every day:
- Strengthens the immune system
- Flushes toxins from the skin
- Increases blood circulation
- Keeps your skin tight, elastic and vibrant (keeps you looking young)
- Keeps your hair healthy
- Has an anti-depressant effect on your mood
- Contributes to your longevity potential
- Definitely wakes you up in the morning!
This blog has been making me experience a variety of new things. Taking cold showers in the morning will probably feel like torture, initially at least, but who knows, maybe, as many adherents do, I will end up loving them!
And, by the way, for obvious reasons, cold showers are not recommended for people with a heart condition!
Do any of you already take cold showers regularly? If yes, please let me know, so I can know what to expect!
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