Cold Shower Benefits for Your Health

THE WIM HOF METHOD - TIPS FOR TAKING COLD SHOWERS. At Practical Inspiration we learn from Wim Hof, also know as the Ice Man (Iceman), who is a great example on why we should take cold showers. So in this video, we look to give tips on taking cold showers and how to use the Wim Hof breathing technique for helping you take cold showers.Show more

We've said in the past as to why you should take cold showers and the potential benefits you get from it. But how do you take cold showers? In this video, we give 5 tips to helping you take cold showers...

1. Adjust to Cold Showers

Taking a cold shower instantly can often lead to discomfort and potential issues. If you are sensitive to cold water, try to adjust gradually. This will help you body adjust to the temperature change and it will reduce the shock factor, which if not controlled can have health issues

2. Do Breathing Exercises

Our breathing patterns can have a significant impact on how our body adjusts to varying conditions and environments. Breathing is also essential when dealing with the cold and is fundamental in cold showers. If left uncontrolled, this can cause a heart attack in people with a weak heart, so it's vital to take precaution and prepare by controlling your breathing

3. Prepare Yourself Mentally

Just as breathing can help prepare you for cold showers, equally valuable is preparing yourself mentally. As you breathe, focus on you breath and concentrate the mind to be focused, understanding full well what conditions you are entering. This will help significantly to reduce the shock when entering the water.

4. Make it a Habit

If you have a cold shower once every so often, it will be difficult to adjust to the cold water and you will feel discomfort each time. However, make it into a habit and you'll find that you quickly attune yourself to cold showers each day. So if you take cold showers, try to do it everyday.

5. Take Quicker Showers

When you take cold showers, try not to stay in the shower for an extended period of time. This will help you avoid potential risks that might come together with exposure to cold, most obviously pneumonia.