Cold therapy, experienced through our refreshing cold plunge, offers a myriad of mental and physical health benefits at SHED. Behind the invigorating concept of cold tub therapy, also known as ice bath or cold water immersion, lies its significant role in our wellness and recovery offerings. This practice involves immersing the body in water with a temperature of at least 59°F. Similar to heat exposure, cold exposure triggers a beneficial stress response in the body, known as hermetic stress. This “good stress” activates genetic pathways essential for regulating life stressors. As a result, this enhancement in stress regulation reduces sensitivity to stress and increases stress tolerance, promoting resilience in facing life’s challenges. Join us at SHED to embrace the revitalizing benefits of cold therapy and enhance your well-being.
Benefits:
Elevated Energy:
We all have our own ways of waking up; a workout, a cold brew, and so on. If you are looking for a new method to add to that list, using a cold tub may be just the answer. Many people look to cold tubs for a boost in energy!
Immune Support:
Cold underwater compression stimulates leukocytes, which are the white blood cells that help us fight off sicknesses. Cold water also causes the lymphatic system to contract, forcing fluid through the lymph nodes. This process aids in detoxing the body and strengthening your immune system.
Boosted Mood:
Momentum, enhanced recovery and performance: Cold therapy has shown the ability to increase your baseline dopamine. Dopamine is the molecule in our brain and body that is linked to motivation. Cold therapy benefits extend beyond the mental and chemical aspects of your body too. In particular, there is significant evidence that hormone imbalance can contribute to depression, meaning that cold water might help to reduce depression and improve overall mood!
Anti-Inflammatory:
When you expose your body to cold water, your blood vessels constrict, reducing blood flow to the surface of the skin and decreasing inflammation in the affected areas. This constriction can help reduce swelling and pain associated with inflammation.
