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Harnessing the Power of Cold Water: A Path to Enhanced Metabolism and Mental Clarity
Susanna S berg Chilling Ourselves to Boost Metabolism OA podcast
Key Takeaways
Cold water immersion can activate brown fat, boosting metabolism and calorie burning.
Breathing techniques are crucial for managing the body's response to cold water.
Gradual exposure to cold water helps build resilience and comfort over time.
Cold water swimming has mental health benefits, including reduced anxiety and increased happiness.
It's important to listen to your body and not compete with others in cold exposure.
Cold adaptation can occur even with partial immersion, such as hands or feet in cold water.
250%
Increase in dopamine levels from cold water immersion.
15 degrees
Temperature at which cold shock response is activated.
Introduction to Cold Water Immersion
Susanna's background in brown fat research.
Connection between cold exposure and metabolism.
Personal Experience with Cold Water
Susanna's initial reluctance to try cold water immersion.
Gradual adaptation and building resilience through repeated exposure.
Physiological Responses to Cold Water
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system upon cold exposure.
Importance of breathing techniques to manage cold shock.
Mental Health Benefits
Cold water immersion can increase neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin.
Potential therapeutic effects on anxiety and depression.
Practical Tips for Cold Water Immersion
Start with short durations and gradually increase exposure.
Exhale before entering the water to improve breathing capacity.
Notable Quotes
"It's like getting over to the other side; it was amazing."
"Fear is not something we can use for anything."
"You can still get the benefit even though your hands are not in the water."