Benefits Of Cold Shower

Will sleeping in a cold room or taking cold showers, increase resistance to colds?
( 3 Mar 2009)

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Sleeping in a cold room has no evidence of increasing your resistance to colds. In fact it may make your problem worse. And if the room is very cold and very dry then it may cause some serious complications as it would dry out the mucous membranes in your nose and will cause a very dry throat too so you would probably wake up with a sore throat, cold or a bad headache.

If you like sleeping in a cold room then make sure you have a humidifier to balance the moisture in the room.

Taking cold showers is thought to help blood circulation, stimulate the glandular system, prevent premature ageing, and build resistance against cold and infections. A cold water shower increases the oxygen intake of our body and thus our blood and cells receive more oxygen that contributes to a healthy immune system.

Cold water shower also helps to bring the blood to your capillaries thus it increases circulation throughout your body and cleanses the circulatory system. This helps to flush the internal organs and provide new supply of blood and oxygen. It reduces blood pressure and helps to strengthen the mucous membranes that help to resist colds, coughs and other infections. It also helps to eliminate the toxic waste in the body by contracting the muscles. It also increases your energy levels and improves the growth of hair and nails. Cold water is recommended for healthy hair as it gently cleanses and helps to maintain the shine. It improves hair growth since it boosts blood circulation in the scalp. It closes the cuticles of your hair, which makes the hair stronger by preventing dirt from entering it.

If you live in a very cold place then what you can do is try switching between hot and cold showers. Start with hot water and then switch to cold water. Hot water gets the blood rushing to your skin and cold water makes it go rushing back to your organs. This switching between hot and cold temperatures forces the blood to circulate rapidly and improves blood circulation. This helps to prevent varicose veins, hardened arteries, hypertension, etc. and also helps to improve your skin tone and gives you a healthy pink glow. Cold water also helps to close the pores so dirt and other impurities cannot enter it and thus helps in preventing acne and other skin infections. Besides it totally wakes you up and energizes your mind and body leaving you refreshed and invigorated.

answered by G R on 3 Mar 2009, 1:16:34

Benefits Of Cold Shower

Will sleeping in a cold room or taking cold showers, increase resistance to colds? ( 3 Mar 2009)

Will sleeping in a cold room or taking cold showers, increase resistance to colds?
( 3 Mar 2009)