Cold water therapy
I love trying new things in my quest for being as healthy as I can. Since I’m also 66, the attempts to stay healthy are even more important.
Anyone who jumped into a cold lake as a child knows How invigorating cold water swimming can be, but as I aged I preferred warmer water for my swims.
We were watching a show recently called Outside beyond the lens and they were in Scotland. They were talking about a group of locals who were taking a morning cold water swim. They mentioned the benefits involved with cold water therapy including reducing inflammation, and increasing blood flow, metabolism, and energy.
I decided to give it a try, so in late October I was still swimming in our pool. I didn’t think I would be able to do it because I hate being cold. What I discovered though was if I went in slowly and allowed my body to adjust, it made it easier. The initial whole body plunge was the most difficult and then you have to force yourself to stay in while your body adapts. The result is the coolest feeling! You actually feel as if you are warm from the inside out. I love the feeling when I come out because my skin tingles. I do have more energy after I come out, and it helps the inflammation I sometimes have in my feet as a runner
I hope you take the plunge!
