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Harnessing the Power of Cold Water Therapy for Long COVID Recovery
S4E23 Cold Water Therapy A Path to Recovery from Long COVID w Nigel
Key Takeaways
Nigel shares his journey with long COVID, detailing his physical fitness before illness.
His acute COVID infection led to severe health issues, including hospitalization.
Long COVID symptoms included extreme fatigue, respiratory pain, and depression.
Nigel found relief through cold water therapy, inspired by his past experiences and research.
He emphasizes the importance of consistency and mindset in recovery.
Cold water therapy has revitalized his energy and outlook on life.
He encourages others to try cold water therapy as a potential remedy for their symptoms.
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Days it took for Nigel to feel severely ill after first symptoms.
6
Kilograms lost during acute COVID infection.
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Seconds needed to overcome initial cold shock in water.
Nigel's Background
Active lifestyle prior to COVID-19.
Regular running and gym attendance.
Enjoyed social activities and music festivals.
Experience with COVID-19
Fell ill in October 2021 with the Delta variant.
Hospitalized due to severe symptoms.
Struggled with long COVID for months post-infection.
Long COVID Symptoms
Extreme fatigue and need for prolonged sleep.
Severe respiratory pain and difficulty speaking.
Loss of interest in daily activities and mild depression.
Discovery of Cold Water Therapy
Inspired by past experiences with cold water.
Research on cold water therapy and its historical use.
Daily practice of cold showers and sea swimming led to improvement.
Mindset and Consistency
Importance of discipline and continuity in recovery.
Encourages others to overcome limiting beliefs.
Focus on positive outcomes and personal goals.
Notable Quotes
"If you focus on that I feel bad and there's nothing out there to get better then, you know, you're right it won't happen."
"Discipline equals freedom."
"If you can do one day, you can do six; if you can do six days, you can do 30."