Contrast Water Therapy and Exercise Induced Muscle Damage

Hydrotherapy has been used for a long time to treat different diseases and promote health.

When exposed to mild cold, the body's non-shivering thermogenesis (NST) plays a crucial role in increasing calorie-burning, mainly by using fats for energy

This study looked at the effects of a new home treatment method, a whole-body cold shower therapy, on 121 patients with chronic inflammatory arthritis.

The study aimed to investigate the effect of a 5-minute head-out ice-cold water bath on the balance between oxidants and antioxidants in response to exercise.

Regular cold baths can improve our body's defenses against harmful substances and reduce stress in our body

The study looked at ten healthy people who regularly swim in ice-cold water during the winter. They were tested before and after being exposed to the cold. The researchers found that the participants had much lower levels of uric acid during and after the exposure to the cold

Cold water swimming, also known as winter swimming or ice swimming, is becoming more popular as a special form of endurance sport. It involves swimming in cold to ice-cold water, mainly during winter or in colder regions.

This study shows that cold exposure reduces the symptoms of autoimmune disease by suppressing T cell activity through the modulation of monocytes. The study suggests that cold-induced metabolic adaptations may compete with autoimmunity as an energetic trade-off that can benefit immune-mediated diseases.

In this three-hour deep dive into cold water immersion, Dr. Susanna Søberg, an internationally leading expert on cold and heat as a stress management tool for physical and mental health, answers questions about the safety and benefits of cold water exposure.