Positives
Its cold water therapy good for you?
Yes it is very good for you.
Do ice baths have Negatives?
Although they have more positives, they still have negatives.
What temps are regularly used for ice baths?
30-50* Fahrenheit
What is box breathing?
a deep breathing technique that can help you slow down your breathing. It works by distracting your mind as you count to four, calming your nervous system, and decreasing stress in your body.
What does cold water therapy help you with?
Mental and physical health.
Who primaily uses cold water therapy?
Athletes.
What is Cold Shock?
How far back do ice baths date back to?
3500 BC
What is a thermal Layer?
the water directly surrounding your body will naturally increase in temperature. This is what's known as the thermal layer
How do ice baths help with your immune system?
By shocking your cells causing them to become stimulated.
What cells does cold water therapy effect positively?
White Blood Cells, Bone Cells, and Nerve Cells.
What is Cognitive impairment?
When your brain has a hard time functioning and leads to difficulty thinking and making decisions.
What country does the ice bath originate from?
Ancient Greece.
What temp should the bath be?
50-60 degrees Fahrenheit
How do ice baths help with your mental health?
They help battle depression.
What does cold water therapy effect to help you lose weight?
Metabolism and brown fat.
What is Physical incapacitation?
When your body is exposed to too cold water for to long, which leads to difficulty moving your body causing you to feel exhausted or weak.
What were ice baths used for within ancient Rome and countries close by?
They were used for socialization and were traditional practices.
What area do ice baths affect the most?
pain relief and mood
How does cold water therapy help your heart?
It puts your body into a survival mode that allows for better circulation and helps work out your heart.
How does cold water therapy effect your mental health?
It helps you weith deppression.
What is Hypothermia?
When your body temperature drops, your heart, nervous system and other organs can't work normally.