Cold therapy: Why is everyone trying it?
Say goodbye to germs, fatigue, and stress by plunging your body into (very) cold water; the idea is chilling but tempting. Cold Therapy, or Ice Therapy , involves immersing oneself in an ice bath for a few seconds or minutes for the more courageous. The result? Our nervous system, thus stimulated, releases adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine, a bit like during a parachute jump. These hormones help to eliminate stress, anxiety, and fatigue from our bodies. Cold but free! Furthermore, the long-term effects of the practice are said to improve intellectual performance and sleep, while reducing signs of aging. Already celebrated by many athletes, it also allows for better recovery by stimulating blood circulation. Wim Hof was the first to publicly encourage the method, before climbing Mount Everest in… shorts and flip-flops. Resistant to the cold (he’s not nicknamed "The Iceman " for nothing) and capable of great physical feats, the athlete h...
