The health benefits of cold exposure
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- We all love our hot showers in the morning. We instinctively put a heating pad on our sore muscles after a workout. But there are actually a number of health benefits of cold exposure that you might consider.
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In this video, I discuss some of the benefits of cold to at least have you consider cold showers, ice baths and other methods of cold exposure. Click to learn more about potential improvements in fat and fat loss, immune function, stress, depression, circulation and much more.
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Dr cold baths helps to get rid of herniated disc ?
Cold showers is no joke my skin and hair looks amazing I have more energy and I just feel better
I have been trying to get into more cold showers. Over the last week I have felt really good. For me only 90-120 seconds and I'm wide awake 😳 but I really feel good during my day
Try and progress to cold baths. You get a much more intense rush that way.
No joke.. or Snow joke?? 😋
What if i take a shower once a week
I got the chest freezer for bathing,in the am. I find if meditate before getting in it reduces pain sensation. I try to stay in my trance during the cold soak. My water temp is right around 4-8 Celsius. Alertness, happiness, comfort with my injuries or d.o.m.s. I started with wim hof but have started other forms of meditation. Just do it, it is amazing.
It heals your mind people, in every way, trust me, it changed my life
100% agree 👍
Hi. How? I have a mild depression and severe anxiety. How did it changed your mind?
@@carlaperalta702 as my experince... I use wim hof when i feel to be depressed.... What it do is makeing me relax and slowdown the thinking thoughts.... And i feel much better( also there is other benefits)... But i will advice you to deal with depression by following :
🥇Wimhof breathing method
🥇Cold shower ( instant result)
🥇Letting go mechanism ( cleaning inside)
🥇Feeling good book ( very helpful)
🥇Bring notebook for daily writing experience
This is my warriors
Thank you
That's why I started. Glad to hear others feel the same way!
Can cold exposure also cure social anxiety?
Ive had ice cold showers for at least 4 years now....You walk out alive afterwards, not sleepy n tired. Changes your attitude for the positive. Key" exhale as you step into the cold....
Exhale out work good for me! try it :)
@@evenfrivold3033 The breath is key. As the cold water hits you, you exhale...before you know it, you're very comfortable with the cold and get all of its benefits.
There literally is no comment saying that it's made anybody feel worse.
This is something I'm going to stick to forever. Have been for the last 3 days and I feel better than probably ever in my life. I'm asking people out where I would usually be scared, I pushed myself to start my own business venture and I genuinely thank it to me pushing myself to put myself in a tough situation like the cold. I'm proud of myself after every cold shower.
Awesome just finished day one of it and, it kicked my butt at the start but at the end it was less bad. But it felt like I had 4 cups of coffee my gosh was I awake!
@@bradeneve9586 that’s exactly how I told people it makes me feel - a triple espresso! On the days I don’t do the baths I sure feel the difference !!
I noticed the same. Not 1 person knocked this.
Maybe its like stockholme syndrome
Soo? Any update after a year of cold exposure??
My skin has improved. At 63 years old I suffered from very dry skin on my elbows. Since doing cold showers (3 mins every day) my skin is smooth. Cool!
Was inspired to take cold showers for 90 days and now it's become a lifestyle. 3 main benefits i've learned:
1. I get an instant energy boost and feel great throughout the morning. my body regulates to the temperature of the room and I feel more relaxed.
2. I expand my comfort zone making obstacles throughout the day easier to overcome. This is essential to self actualizing and fulfilling your potential in life.
3. I now have a new "friendly" relationship with the cold.. cold outdoor temperatures that used to bother me is now comfortable for me. I see it as a way to continue growing and expanding my comfort zone.
.. there are way more benefits I've heard of such as fat loss, reduced inflammation, more testosterone for men but I haven't done too much research into those. just these 3 benefits alone are enough reason for me to make this a lifestyle.
... I'll prob take Wim Hof's course in the near future. Would love to see feedback if you've gone through it.
how much time and how cold?
I'm so nervous to do it
@@hitesh324 Start with 30 seconds exposure by putting water on you slowly, then increase to a point of complete shower! It worked for me.
Glad to hear that buddy, ill add some of the benefits of cold shower too, lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and increases the amount of white blood cells, increasing circulation, glowing hair and skin. Plus this is the most desirable thing i like about cold showers you train your mind to be calm and patient, like I've been taking cold showers for the past 2 and a half years now and man it feels fucking amazing in every aspect, body soul and mind.
cheers man
@@Plainsimple67 applied water for like 5 mins and then dipped into a cold bath, painful at first but it was rather nice after 5mins
I grew up in Los Angeles and moved to Canada. My immune system got so strong, I haven’t gotten sick, no fever no colds for over 3 years now
update: just tested positive for covid
@@oliverhakim414 hahahahaha im dead, hope youre okay tho
I recently started to take cold showers and I absolutely love it and I agree with most of what he says in the video. Except for sleep. They energise me so much that I find it hard to fall asleep afterwards as I’m full of energy. So, I prefer to take them in the morning. Full of energy for the rest of the day!
@Brian From The Rebellion hot and cold shower in the morning, just go from hot to cold it feels so good
I’ve walked a mile in the cold for five years. My body warms up everytime. never fails. Everything he say is facts. That’s why I love walking the cold at times. The benefits are real
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Helped me overcome my drug problem
Hell yeah
That sounds very reassuring. Well done
I am in Vancouver, Canada and I am about to head down to the ocean for an early morning dip. I have seen a few ladies there early mornings when I do my walk and thought they were crazy... now I know they are doing something wisely healthy. Thank you Dr. Geier.
Vancouver Island plunger here! 👋🏼
I’ve been taking cold showers for 3 years and haven’t gotten sick since.
Same here man.
thanks , slowly I became addicted to cold showers and cold water swimming for the reasons your are mentioning in your inspiring video. I lost also my belly fat , hair and skin is beautiful . Thanks for sharing and Pls continue inspiring !
Been doing cold plunge at our local Life Time fitness and I can tell you it makes a difference. Doing that every morning it gives me a better feeling and I can focus way better.
I got a cold bath the other day after a run and my family thought there was a massacre going on inside the bathroom with all the strange noises.
🤣🤣🤣
Morning dip is getting more painful as we get into October! I am addicted! Better than coffee!
it makes sense in my mind since before the modern comforts of heating and office jobs we would always be exposed to the cold.
I am an avid open water swimmer and decided to extend into the winter months here in North Carolina...as of yesterday I am swimming in 47 degrees and can stay in for about an hour...I tread water and often wear ankle weights to increase resistance..my mood is better and I feel energized once I have gone in..I highly recommend!
Donna that's awesome !!! I struggle getting into 54 degrees that's my goal ..your rocking it !!!
It’s -44 here today, I hunted last week in -38, I had neuropathic pain for almost two years from two herniated discs. Cold exposure soothes my nerves especially since I had a horrific withdrawal from gabapentin and clonazepam after that. Cold showers daily as well but I find being outside walking in cold hunting brings me great joy and comfort. Learn to love the cold 🥶
Dr. David Geier, your cold therapy is why your skin looks so good. i dont know your age, but if you are in your 40's you still have your youthful glow.
since 5years old i take cold showers i never touched the hot water only wen washing dishes. now am 38 yrs old and powerlifting weightlifting man the cold is the best makes you solid.
I prime myself with a cold shower, get outside into the garden and into a ice plunge, for roughly five minutes. Sometimes back into cold shower (if water in plunge getting a bit old) I feel it has so many benefits, both subtle AND pretty conspicuous, but if they're all in my head, well that's still good. I get a buzz from it.
Awesome video. Love it. I am regularly doing cold therapy and also taking cold shower everyday for the last two months. I feel great, very happy and feel pleasure. I think my dopamine levels go up with cold shower and cold exposure. I do not need a jacket any longer and feel relaxed and cold does not bother me at all, rather I feel pleasure going out in the cold and taking cold shower.
Cold shower before bedtime helps my sleep tremendously
I’m making a goal to start taking more cold showers and eventually ice baths after taking my first cold one today. I feel great
Any updates?
be careful. what they do may not be for you.
My shower heater mode not functioning the other day. It leads me to cold showers 2 times every day now and I like it... :) Now I am aware of its many benefits.
I’m trying this. Will document my experience
It really makes you have a great rest deep sleep
I used to take cold showers, I’m a cold person and usually wear tshirts in the winter and I don’t like the heat and my skin has been oily and I don’t have energy and I’ve heard this will help and make me feel better overall
Cold exposure is the only reason I've been able to work 3rd shift for so long with out going crazy.
Is it ok to have cold shower when you got home after night shift?
Fredo Gadayan I think so I've never had any negative effects. I find I sleep better, I wake up refreshed and ready to attack the night.
I’m bout to dip into a cold lake , watching this omw lmao
Lol try the ocean
Showers doesn't get as cold as ice baths. Typically you want to get the water below 50º and stay in it at least 11 minutes per week. Typically you'll want to try and stay in at least 3 minutes per session but the colder it is the less time you'll have to stay in. Thanks for the video!
I've switched to cold plunges 3 to 4 times a week. I've worked my way up to 5 to 10 minutes each time depending on how cold it is (42 to 50 degrees). I love it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Yep I concur
I am a 70 year old martial arts teacher/coach/ex-fighter
One of only reasons I can move with a 6:32 bone on bone hip, cold gets me through the day.
I have terrible anxiety and paranoia. I’ve found that driving with the windows down -10 in winter or swimming in Lake Superior in may helps me focus and calm my mind without having to actually injure myself. I’ll be trying this.
I've been a cold swimmer the past 3 years and I can confirm all of these are true!
Where?
@@donnawebster4310 In Cyprus. Water temperature is about 14 celsius but I stay in a good 20-25 minutes
I take a cold bath. I don't add ice or anything. So I'm not sure how cold it is exactly. It feels amazing, that's all I know.
Every morning in the backyard before sun rises. Stars are out and quiet. Couple minutes then dunk head under water fantastic. Body feels tight and mind is sharp. It does something to your skin and hair. No idea how. Try it
I soak in the cold water in the river or frozen lake . The only relief I get from injuries from a MVA . I love it
Wow! So the temperature must be only 1 or 2 degrees!
I feel such a difference on the days I jump into a cold bath!! Dunno if there’s any science to it, but I just feel less hot and puffy on the inside, instead I feel more fresh and tight, kinda like your insides get an airing out - so goooood
I’m gonna start trying regular ice baths, I had a cold on today and I felt so good after!! But it wasn’t a freezing bath it was just cold.
Thanks this is good. I use regular daily ice wraps and ice jacket. I feel this gives me the benefits you mention very easily. I apply 20-30 minutes to legs and body. Very easy and not as uncomfortable to me as a cold shower.
This video is JUST what i needed to know. Especially the part where it makes you sleep better. I am watching This at 2am because i cant sleep
dont worry my friend you aren't alone in that. This stuff truly works. have you tried it?
@@snobunni4808 Yeah many times but I don't do it every day now
I keep breaking out in hives, I’m thinking this is more of an autoimmune issue, I hope this ice bath helps reduce the inflammation and sting of these hives 🤷🏾♀️
Maybe a serious diet change and a temp hold on eating meat! All meat. Inflammation? GONE!
@@charlesrosaly for me it's not meat it's wheat, or any grains
I have never had a good feeling when I finish a run.
What makes you take a new one then?
That's cause you suck💁
It's because you're unhealthy, runner's high is reserved for those of us who exercise and run regularly. It quite impossible not to feel great while exercising consistently.
@@jackbrightside I trained for a half marathon for 6 months, running 6-12 miles 3-4x a week and only got runners high maybe 3 times in that 6 months. You don’t have to be so condescending
@@taneshiao9337 That means in 6 months you only pushed yourself hard 3 times. That is unacceptable. Do better
Cold water in winter is best for mental health... I been calling it cold water therapy and did it for atleast 3 month and my mental condition did progressed so well... Saying it from own true experience...no meds helped but cold water did
Dr Syed Haider said the cold baths helped him with long haul Covid ( anxiety, energy etc) going to give the cold showers a try this summer
Normally I would quit swimming in my pool by this time of year but I’m still swimming as the water temperature drops. After swimming for about 10 minutes I feel really good…so good that I want to stay in and keep doing laps. I’ve also lost about 10 pounds!
I do every morning just 1 min it’s enhance all day energy.
Nothing better then jumping in the river every morning!
I take winter walks in ohio w minimal clothing. Feeling better than ever. Solved my headaches. Losing weight w.o. changing my diet.
I just like suffering and challenging myself
This is great love this thank you, I’m definitely going to be doing this as part of my lifestyle.
The Only PROBLEM with Cold Showers is that it's ADDICTIVE as hell.
Prayers
"getting the cold on the back of your neck". Not saying it's necessarily related but I always know I've had the right amount of cold water exposure when that general area starts to feel a certain way.
Can you elaborate on that a little super interesting
Definitely gives me an energy boost, but it only lasts for an hour or so. Still handy when I need it :D.
Did an ice plunge..napped after..then couldn't sleep that night 😬
My man u have given my a blessing and a curse I have nightmares but I want to have a good body I am good with the cold 🥶 and I will do this but I am going to have a lot of nights
Been taking cold showers/cold therapy everyday for the past 3 weeks
Has anyone had any experience with recovering from injuries using cold showers or ice baths?
Thanks
Love this video! and love all the benefits of cold showers! thank you
It silences your mind!
I've been doing the Wim Hof method sine 7 months. My father is still sceptical and doesn't really believe in the benefits. I wonder how I can convince him..
Same here... sometimes I use my wim hof voice and shout at him "GET IN DA COLD WATA, BREATH MUTHAFUCKA"
Thanks man.
I been taking cold showers for six months and haven't got a cold so far.
I’ll let you know! This is my first year that I’m going to jump in my unheated pool every morning, right now in doing three minutes with underwater swimming included. I might increase that time. I haven’t found much information on what’s a right amount of time.
But my plan is to that evening morning for a year, although in the summertime here that won’t really be cold therapy.
Good for you. I've started doing almost daily cold plunges, and I love it!
@@DrDavidGeier well I’m up to 4 minutes now, it’s really not that bad once you get in. The hardest part each time is the diving in.
You have to get to the shivering stage to start the brown cell production process. If you can meditate through the shiver then it won't happen as much. Shivering is the trigger.
Research suggests otherwise. Research done on this subject shows that long durations of mild cold exposure are most effective to achieve this. We are talking about hours of mild cold exposure a day. A shivering stage is often reached when a person has a afterdrop. This is something people who do cold training in general try to avoid because it is awful to go through and non beneficial.
@@renedaniels9195 Research shows that shivering activities brown fat cell production. I didn't just make it up. You can Google it, bing it whatever floors your boat. I do ice baths in Germany everyday. You can learn to control when you want to shiver, through practise.
Not shivering means brown fat is already being used
I torn 2 muscles near my hip they said it’ll take a few weeks and I’m gonna start cold baths and see where it goes from there
Update?
@@MrDwightSchrute it’s almost gone I can walk jog just not put too much pressure maybe 1-2 more weeks and I’ll be back to normal
@@AbdulRaheem-vd7gw Update ?
@@yashsvidixit7169 it took about 6-8 ish weeks to heal and when I restarted my boxing I was in way better shape
I am 40 and always my shower is cold during the whole seasons of the year.
Or just going into the cold for a few hours with a hoodie and some warm shoes
I can’t do it it’s too uncomfortable 😣
I love a nice warm Bath / shower I only wash my hair with cold water
Ease into it. You wouldn't go from never jogging a mile before to running a marathon would you(26.2 miles) no each day you chip away slowly. Each day just do it barley warm then start turning the handle just a little inch over each time. You will slowly taper into a cold tolerance. Before you know it your going to be dumping ice bags in going "ahhh" tips that help are DEEP BREATH big breathes dont hold breath. Also I start with my legs for a couple days only then I build up the courage to dip my upper body in.
@@markbalogh9655 ohh Makes sense thanks ☺️
Cold shower brings inflammation dramatically down in your body.
Thanks for sharing that, it means a lot to me.
I have Urticaria and Raynaud Syndrome. It just sounds painful.
Dear sir. Please consider the benefits also of good sound recording technique.
Like ive asked elsewhere...i believe cold has benefits, but why are there no blue zones in cold areas? Ive never heard a 90 year old,or even 80 yeat old say that exposure to cold has kept them young...blu zone areas are mostly in mild medditeranean or tropical areas,. What about the eskimos or residence of the poles? Not many centenariens there...??
Everyone talks about benefits but tell us is there any negative effects??? Can you get the heart attack because of sudden exposure to cold??? Answer please
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I can vouch in the effectiveness of cold showers
You got me at lose fat
Hello Doctor I am from India My radius and unla bone have been broken and I have a simple reduction surgery, in which the doctor has done a k wire-through surgery in my left hand radius bone only . can i recover my power back means ( can I do gym exercise back as hand defore broken) and also a question for you that how much it takes time
what about frost bite?
Nice, thanks! You could use a better camera mate. But I am sure you do that by now :). Great channel btw, thanks.
Heck I hunt duck well into November here in canada and as long g as three pond isn't completely frozen I swim after the ducks I shoot.
I wish I could figure out a way to get myself to enjoy or at least tolerate cold /cold showers. I just hate cold… I love my hot showers … I can do a little bit of room temperature water at the end of my shower, it feels refreshing… but I can’t do cold shower at all. I just can’t overcome this fear of cold.
I was the same ... until I discovered Wim Hoff. I haven't had a hot shower in over 18 months. Check out his stuff on his website or RUclips.
Try listening to music that connects you with your ancestors , light a candle and imagine that candle being the source of heat inside of you, while in the cold channel this heat I promise after a minute you don't feel cold if you just stay in, relax, and breath this is the key
Something totally of topic.. what are u wearing,, it looks very comfortabele..
Scrubs
@@GrimmFiree ahja medical clothing ofcourse thanx
I did a cold bath at 60 degrees F. with heart submerged for 30 minutes yesterday. I think I was shivering for a while in the water though before 30 minutes. I stayed in though and when out was shivering quite a while. Pretty concerning. Should I get out when I start shivering in the water no matter what temperature?!
Too long, in my opinion, and yes, do not shiver for long in the tub. I do 1-2 minutes from 30+ to 40. 3 minutes from 40-50 and 5 min from 60 onward. The key is not how long, but how often. Consistency is important. Good luck!
@@johnnybombay8076 Are you alone doing that?
@@sharknadofartquake2449 Yes. I put on some native american flute music, open a timer app that dings every minute so I know how long I'm in and that helps psychologically. Mindset is everything.
Nice vid doctor
I take this stuff seriously. [Huberman labs] brought me here! 7 days per week I do this!!! Makes me alert! I also don't get freezing cold anymore... I suppose my brown fat has been raised!!!
Cold baths snf showers are AMAZING 💪
How long should you be taking a cold shower for and is it bad to take one before bed since it gives you an energy boost?
you could start the shower cold in the evening and then make it warm the last few minutes 😊
Nah cold showers actually improves the quality of your sleep.
Why does the doc look like he just got out of a shower?
Haha, his clothes look like they’re wet. 😅
Hahaha, he probably just took a cold bath.
You should mention it inhibits muscle growth
That should only be the case if you take cold showers after working out. I shower cold every morning and warm after the gym
@@ragnarbluechip8795 good point, that makes sense I just think that part of it at least should be mentioned so people don't do it.
Strolled around in a tshirt and jeans for this entire vid. It's - 5c and I'm wondering how it compares!
Excelent,good to know.
Glad to help
I keep mine in the walk-in cooler😁
Thanks 😊🙏
Started to swim in a very cold lake with a core protecting wetsuit. (Warmest water so far was 10c) Feel great, the muscle ache from my steel fitting and welding job is gone. Some skin problems and small splatter burns seem to have changed to the better. It's just been a week, everyday no matter the weather, just get out of the water after a bit when the pain is too great, never set a time limit, get out when you think "I can make it, do just one last lap by the beach" your done, go home...
How can you incrise all of your brown fat, f you concentrate the cold only on the back of your head? We have broun fat on our abdomen, on our back two. The hands exposure and face thing i`ve tryde it, it works.
I've been taking cold shower for 30 days now and I don't feel pain when I get punched I do but only for like 2 seconds and then just fades away like nothing, same if I shower takes about 2-5 seconds then I don't feel the cold anymore
And my age is 16 year old
Ur 17 n0w ???