Writer Anna Bader tests the benefits of cold water therapy by taking cold showers every day for six months – here's what happened.
Is there anything more glorious than lying in a warm bathtub after work? Plus a few candles, bubbles and relaxing music… pure hygge. But cold showers? That's a shocking contrast. In the name of wellness, the benefits of cold water can apparently be pretty life-changing. The likes of Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner are said to be fans of cold water therapy, not to mention the growing influence of wellness guru and ice bath afficionado Wim Hof.
'If you suffer with certain conditions, I wouldn't advise cold water therapy,' warns Dr. Franz Laqua. 'These include heart disease, certain allergies, tumours, lymphedema or lesions.' It's always best to get clarification in advance. Otherwise: 'Cold water from the shower can be used by anyone,' says Dr. Laqua. To start, he advises: 'It's best to end your daily shower with a short cold water session.
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