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Cold therapy - it works
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2026 9:15 am
by A2022
I’ve been trying out cold therapy lately, and I think it’s really working... keep experimenting
Cold Plunge: 5 Benefits You Didn't Know About!
https://youtu.be/qym5GcXDctU?si=IP5fzIoobyRojmQ9
Transform Your Health with Cold Showers – Dr. Berg's Guide to Cold Showers
https://youtu.be/-IvJ15Ug6fc?si=tRxkewN6PK7oKb1_
Re: Cold therapy - it works
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2026 4:59 pm
by A2022
One nice thing about stepping out of an ice-cold shower is that, even in the winter, you feel warmer once you’re out.
Today it was -9C, (16F) and I shoveled snow bare chested because I was hot. We had 10 inches in Cincy.
https://stayshredded.com.au/blogs/news/ ... F_QpC4689e
Re: Cold therapy - it works
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 4:17 pm
by A2022
I start with a hot shower and finish with a blast of cold. I’ve noticed that my feet are red during the hot part but turn pale when the cold hits. Once they turn pale, I figure it’s time to wrap it up. The body has three types of muscle, and taking a cold shower really works one of them.
Some of us feel the cold more than others. Your body works hard to maintain a core temperature of 37.4C degrees and when you're chilly it closes off your small arteries in the skin. This can make your extremities pale, but it's normal.
Re: Cold therapy - it works
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:17 am
by A2022
I check my blood pressure daily, and it seems to have dropped by 10 points across the board. The only explanation I can think of is the cold showers, which engage the smooth muscles in the arteries and improve circulation. I haven’t come across any literature mentioning this, and it’s just a single data point.