Cold Shower Benefits: Ancient Rituals and Modern Health Boosts

Invigorates Mind and Body

Posted by Nev (Yorkshire, UK) on 01/11/2007
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I tried the cold shower therapy first thing this morning. God it was great, once the initial shock was over, i got out of the shower and was tingling all over. I feel great today, i had little sleep last night and was groggy and felt horrible. thank you, i'm going to be trying this again tomorrow. The worst thing about it was different parts get hit by the water, so just as you thing your getting used to it, BAM an un showered bit gets hit by freezing water. At least the bathroom felt really warm when i got out

Fountain of Youth

Posted by Robert (Waterbury, CT) on 12/24/2006
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Read about it on this site. Have been taking cold showers for several months now. Having well water its very cold even in the summer. If i stick my head into the stream of water first the initial shock is not bad at all. Then it just feels super you feel so refreshed and awake. Seem to be very good for the skin and have not had a cold since . I look Forward to it now.

Invigorates Mind and Body

Posted by Iceman (UK) on 12/19/2006
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People think i am crazy having cold showers. but i am doing it for about 6 months and i feel great. i don't feel sick and i feel energized. i just wear a shirt in the cold and nothing has happened to me. I tell people i am a new breed of human beings. Now i know that there are other people like me. WE ARE KNOWN AS THE ICE PEOPLE. WE WILL RULE THE WORLD.

Strengthens Immune System

Posted by Sandi (MA) on 12/18/2006
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Well, I have this bronchial thing going on, and being a teacher, I cannot afford to be sick. Tonight I decided to take a cold shower, and this is big for me. I HATE COLD WATER! I always take very hot showers, and tonight I thought, I cannot break the congestion. Well, I gritted my teeth, and ran under the shower. I came out of the shower, and the phlegm started to come up big time. No explanation, but I hate to say it, it felt good, and I do feel refreshed! I think I will do the same tomorrow!

Mood Enhancer

Posted by Eric (Ontario Canada) on 09/12/2006
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That's it! I am totally hooked on ice cold showers! I have often thought about doing it over the years but always put it off. Now I'm thinking , why did I wait so long?

Bottom line...total rush, energy that lasts all day, sense of well being, physical and mental stimulation, heightened awareness, heightened senses such as smell, hearing and taste, positive outlook, strong immune system ( no more colds or allergies), great stress reducer.. .it keeps me an all round happy, healthy and fun loving guy. I would recommend it to anybody.

After my morning cold shower I am totally invigorated and I actually want to jump in again during mid day for an added boost.

Mood Enhancer

Posted by SP (NYC) on 09/11/2006
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Cold water shower is simply amazing. I tried it today after reading the comments here. First few minutes I was shivering to death. I actually thought of turning the hot water. But I then after few minutes my body temperature got well adjusted to the cold water. It felt so good. I went in with a headache and came out so fresh and renewed. Thanks!

Stress-Induced Psoriasis

Posted by Katrina (Sterling, VA) on 08/28/2006
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After the death of two very close friends and a lot of stress, I ended up with stress induced psoriasis all over my head, neck and shoulder. I tried EVERYTHING OTC and nothing worked so finally, I gave up, and started saving money to go to the doctor. I came across the cold water therapy on this site and although I did not intend to use it to treat this issue, it sure cured it. I started taking cold water showers in the hottest months here in Virginia. Immediately I noticed the increase in energy and my hair is SUPER SOFT even after months of harsh psoriasis shampoos that had my hair turning to straw. Call me crazy, but it seems my shower doesn't get as grimy as it did before when I was using hot water. My complexion has improved, and there is an obvious difference in my pores. Basically, I have nothing bad to say about cold showers. After 2 months of them, I can't even STAND a hot shower now.

Mood Enhancer

Posted by Phil (Calgary, Alberta) on 08/24/2006
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I was reading all the wonderful things about cold showers so I had to try it. It isn't the greatest feeling in the world at all, especially living in not-so-hot climate. Once you get out of the shower, you feel like you have unlimited energy and feel absolutely great. I actually had a hangover today, took a cold shower and felt a lot better after and my head ache was gone also and I'm at work feeling great.

Fountain of Youth

Posted by Monica (Marietta, GA) on 08/16/2006
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I came across cold shower benefits because of this war and the HIGH gas prices. I used electric heat in the winter but continued to use gas for my hot showers. After receiving a gas bill about $100 for some hot bath water I was DONE! It actually wasn't that bad when I started. I would adjust the hot water as if it was there - Mental thing...LOL! My skin was already nice but NOW it is sooo much smoother and soft! I feel so energized after my cold showers. I notice that when I get ready for one my body actually increases in temperature. I feel hot and can't wait to get in there. I do still take them that time of the month - It doesn't bother me at all. I am glad I am not the only one doing this...I was feeling crazy! But I am glad that it really does help with other things. This is really great!

Anxiety

Posted by Chris (Kennewick, WA) on 03/30/2006
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Hey! John from Arlington, TX, howdy. I thought "I" invented this cure for panic attacks. ;)

Fountain of Youth

Posted by Willem (The Netherlands) on 03/01/2006
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I know a man who suffered a heart attack at the age of 45. He lives near the beach and started to take a bath in the ocean every day, even in the winter. He is 93 now! He claims he never even had a cold since he started.

Best Time to Take Cold Shower

Posted by Erick (Ventura, CA) on 01/24/2006
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Before I found this site I thought i was the only one who took a cold shower at 5:00 in the morning. It's good to know I'm not the only one.

I first started taking cold showers after night workouts. It was actually by accident, but then I saw the colder the water got, the better I felt. I felt fresh and i slept a lot better. It's not till later that I even thought about cold showers in the morning.

I used to go to work at 6:00 in the morning and for a long time i always felt tired, no energy and my eyes always half closed, when I finally took a cold shower, I had more energy and felt alot more awake.

I originally started taking cold showers because of how it made me feel. I had no idea about the positive effects to my health. The only thing that sucks is that the water doesn't get cold enough.

Invigorates Mind and Body

Posted by Samuel (Auckland, NZ) on 01/22/2006
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i've been taking cold showers and they are absolutely amazing. You feel 500% more 'alive' than a hot one. try this and you won't be disappointed.

Fountain of Youth

Posted by Herman (Nogales, Sonora) on 01/07/2006
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For some accidental reason in winter time even with snowy weather I started taking chilling water showers about 15 years ago 7 days a week and since then I have never gone through any type of cold illness or anything related with it. It made me tolerant to cold weather. I never thought of it as a therapy until now I came up with this web page and made me curious about its benefits,,,would like to know more about its benefits. I thought I was the only nuts person doing this,,,feels great!!!!!