Scientists from the University of Southern Australia found that cold water helps to reduce stress levels and improve sleep, but such useful effects were preserved for a while. In the results of the study reported University website (UNISA).
Scientists, with the participation of 3177 people, realized the meta-analysis of the data and entered into such results. Within the framework of the selected works, diving in water at 10 to 15 ° C, the effect of a cold shower and bath at sea in winter and ice baths (water had to cover the entire body. At least 30 seconds or more).
After being exposed to extremely cold water, it was revealed that sleep quality and mental condition stabilization took more than 12 hours. In addition, the daily cold shower of 20, 60 or 90 seconds contributed to a slight recovery in the quality of life, and three months later, the useful effects disappeared. Only one of the studies showed that stuffing with cold water reduced the number of diseases by 29%.
Ice baths turned out to be useful to improve sleep, but only between men. Whether such an effect is valid on women is uncertain. At the same time, allegations of improving mood by means of significant strengthening of immunity or using cold procedures did not receive convincing evidence.
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Source: Gazeta

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