Brrrr! A cold shower…every morning is good for you! Seriously. At first, this idea seems bizarre and gives the impression that trying to be healthy will take the fun out of everything. But no this is an interesting concept. A cold shower is really good for the mind, body and soul. Ahhh, the refreshing sting of icy cold water first thing in the morning. It is something to consider trying. Taking a dip in a mountain lake is cold yet refreshing. And so is drinking a cold glass of water. First of all, cold showering is good for the environment, less energy is being used. And less water. Any person taking a cold shower will spend less time in the shower thus using less water. Cold water is guaranteed to wake up an early riser quicker than a hot shower. The cold water will jolt the mind. Check out the article from Treehugger
5 reasons why you should take cold showers
SOURCE: Treehugger
Author: Katherine Martinko
Cold Showers – Treehugger
If you do the hardest thing you can do first thing in the morning, the entire day will seem easier by comparison.
The scientific evidence is there. Studies have shown that cold showers stimulate blood circulation, act as an anti-depressant, improve athletic performance, and can help with weight loss by burning off stubborn brown fat deposits.
1. It improves blood circulation.
2. Cold water is an anti-depressant.
3. Cold water is good for your skin and hair.
4. Cold water can improve athletic performance.
5. Cold water builds mental strength.
In an article for the New York Times, Richards explains that there’s another reason for doing turning the tap all the way to cold or jumping in a lake when you’re still cozy warm from bed that goes beyond the health benefits. He believes you should implement a daily cold shower precisely because it’s the hardest thing you can do first thing in the morning. Once you’ve got that under your belt, everything the day throws at you will seem easy by comparison.
