‘Not only is it rejuvenating, it affirms that I have courage and self-will’
Plenty of athletes turn to cold plunges after intense workouts to hasten their recovery, boost energy levels, and even improve mental health. But how does one even do a cold plunge?
Cold water immersion is an ancient practice that has roots in many different cultures, particularly those in high latitudes. Scandinavians have long lauded the post-sauna cold dip as a way to jump-start blood flow, and release endorphins. Even Hippocrates and Thomas Jefferson avowed the benefits of soaking in cold water.
Includes 5 - 15 minute unlimited tub sessions, cold bucket pour, garden, meditation room and outdoor rinsing shower, fresh filtered water, herbal teas
There are no contracts or fees. Memberships can be canceled with 72 hour verbal notice to one of the front desk guides. Payment is automatically collected on the same day each month. Memberships can be put on hold if you are going out of town for 2 weeks (14 days or more).
Includes 5 - 15 minute unlimited tub sessions, cold bucket pour, garden, outdoor rinsing shower, fresh filtered water, herbal teas and one complimentary guest per month
Includes 5 - 15 minute unlimited tub sessions, cold bucket pour, hot stone Finnish and detoxing infrared saunas with light therapy, garden, meditation room and indoor/outdoor rinsing showers, fresh filtered water, herbal teas, and one complimentary guest per month
While the thought of deliberately exposing your entire body to freezing-cold temperatures might sound counter-intuitive, cold exposure (also known as cold therapy) has several scientifically-validated health benefits that include increasing your energy levels, speeding up physical recovery, boosting your immune system, boosts your mood, helping with focus and attention, used to prevent or treat neurological diseases, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s, and making you more resilient to cold temperatures and other stressors.
One study tracked 49 Finnish winter swimmers who dipped in cold water an average of four times per week. After four months, they reported a significant decrease in tension and fatigue, as well as an improvement in mood and memory compared to 33 non-swimmers. Plus, the swimmers who suffered from rheumatic diseases like arthritis or fibromyalgia reported pain relief.
Evidence also shows that cold water swimmers have more resilient immune systems. Researchers followed 85 Germans who regularly participated in cold water swims and found they contracted 40 percent fewer upper respiratory infections than a control group. The swimmers’ blood samples showed boosted antioxidant protection, which may be why they were better able to stave off illnesses.
Research now underway in the U.K. has found cold water swimmers also produce a protein that protects the brain from degenerative diseases like dementia.
The outlook is also rosy for how icy immersion might mitigate mental illnesses. A recent case study reported that a woman who had suffered from severe depression for eight years was able to stop taking antidepressant medication after swimming in cold water once a week improved her mood.
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