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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Cold water therapy: How it can benefit your health
Caption: Cold water therapy: How it can benefit your health. Immersion in cold water can have a number of health benefits, including improving your mood and sleep. Cold water therapy is a great way to improve your overall health and can be easily replicated at home with a bathtub. "Cold therapy involves immersing yourself in cold water, usually an ice bath, for a short amount of time," states Brian Clarke, wellness expert at UK Saunas. "Studies have shown that this practice has many benefits, like reducing inflammation, improving your immunity, and increasing metabolism. Additionally, the numerous cold receptors in the skin trigger an initial shock response that stimulates the production of various hormones and chemicals in the body.” Brian has revealed five ways in which cold water therapy can benefit you. Treats sore muscles If you have sore muscles from exercise, cold water therapy can help relieve the pain. "Cold water causes vasoconstriction, which is the narrowing of blood vessels. This process helps reduce swelling and flushes out waste products such as lactic acid, alleviating muscle pain after physical activity,” Boosts the immune system Cold water therapy can also help boost your immune system, making you less likely to get sick. "A Netherlands study has shown that those who practised cold therapy experienced a strengthened immune response," he states. "This was a result of an increase in the production of anti-inflammatory substances and a decrease in inflammatory signals, which activates your immune system.” Helps with depression Immersion in cold water can also help if you suffer from depression. "Ice baths can induce a 'shock' effect on the body, triggering electrical nerve impulses that travel from the brain through the nervous system. This reaction has been found to produce effects similar to those found in antidepressants.” Improves mood If you are looking for a mood boost, cold water could be the answer. “Being exposed to cold temperatures can increase noradrenaline production, a hormone that stimulates the brain and can improve attention and motivation, leading to a better mood.” Helps you sleep better Last but not least, cold water therapy can help you sleep better. "It is suggested that cooler body temperatures are optimal for sleep, so taking an ice bath for 5 to 10 minutes before bed might help you achieve more deep and restful sleep each night,” Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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