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The Benefits and Risks of Cold Plunging: What You Need to Know
TLDR Cold plunging, a popular trend originating in Finland, involves the combination of a sauna and a plunge into cold water. While this therapy can have health benefits and improve mood, there is limited scientific research on its effects and it can pose risks, especially for those with cardiac health issues.
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Cold plunging, specifically the hot-cold combination of a sauna and a plunge into cold water, is a popular trend that originated in Finland.
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The combination of hot and cold therapy, such as going from a sauna to cold water, has potential benefits but also poses risks, and there is limited research on the effects of combining them.
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Exposing your body to temperature extremes, like through a sauna or cold plunge, can have health benefits and improve your mood, but there is limited scientific research on the topic.
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Exposing your body to temperature extremes, like through a sauna or cold plunge, can have health benefits and improve your mood, but there is limited scientific research on the topic.
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Exposing your face to ice water for about 10 seconds can break a panic attack by triggering the diving reflex and releasing dopamine and norepinephrine, but it can also be dangerous and potentially fatal for those with cardiac health issues.
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Jumping into cold water can potentially cause cardiac arrest, so it is important to consider your cardiac health and water temperature before attempting a cold plunge.
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Cold water, even at temperatures as high as 70 degrees, can have the desired effects of a cold plunge without as much risk of harm, and even taking a hot shower before a cold plunge can provide some benefits.
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