Immersion in cold water has a major impact on the body- Elevates the heart rate and has positive effects on brown adipose tissue
Exposure to cold water or cold air appears to increase the production of the protein adiponectin which protects against insulin resistance
Repeated cold water immersions increased insulin sensitivity
Numerous health and wellness claims such as increased libido , better mental health can be explained by other factors such as exercise and trained stress handling
Those seeking voluntary cold water immersion must be educated about the possible health risks including
and heart and lung problems related to the shock from the cold..
The cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean are right on our doorstep not to mention the impressive skyline