What is cold water immersion (CWI)? 

Cold water immersion is a form of water therapy that stimulates the body’s natural healing process. The body is submerged in water at temperatures of xxx for seconds to several minutes.

Mental health 

Cold water immersion increases the production of dopamine, norepinephrine and other endorphins while decreasing production of cortisol. This helps reduce depression, anxiety, stress and the physical manifestations that occur. It also introduces the body to Hormetic Stressors which are micro-dosed stressors that are found to be beneficial due to the responses it forces upon the body. Other Hormetic Stressors exercise and saunas. 

BENEFITS of Cold water Immersion

What happens to the body during CWI?

The low temperature of the water triggers an immediate fight or flight response, increasing the heart rate and pushing the body to maintain its core temperature. The increase in circulation redistributes newly oxygenated blood throughout the body promoting recovery in areas needed.

What happens to the body after CWI? 

As you step out of the cold temperatures, blood flows back the extremities warming the body. The lymphatic and musculoskeletal system begin to flush out fats, lactic acids and inflammation. This can be uncomfortable and even painful in some cases. But, with consistent use and proper warming techniques this will decrease. 

Weight loss

 With consistent use, CWI can increase metabolic rate by as much as 16%. When submerged to the neck, blood flow is restricted to the lymphatic system. Once blood flow is restored, by stepping out of the tub and warming the body, the lymphatic system begins to flush allowing brown fat (healthy fat) to build.