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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: 5 Benefits of taking a dip in an ice bath
Caption: 5 Benefits of taking a dip in an ice bath. Experts at The Ice Co have listed five health benefits that ice baths can offer you if you are willing to take the plunge. Soothing sore muscles The chilly temperature of the water reduces the damage of the affected tissue and lowers the risk of further swelling. Calming stress When you get into an ice bath, the cold water activates the vagus nerve which decreases stress levels and helps you to relieve tension and anxiety. The Ice Co recommends pairing the ice bath with “controlled breathing and meditation”. Boosting the immune system According to the experts, research has shown that people who take ice baths “catch fewer colds”. “The exposure to the cold temperatures results in “an increase in white blood cells and natural killer (NK) cells which fight off infections.” Weight control Cold exposure activates brown adipose tissue – also known as brown fat which has the potential to work the body harder and therefore, lose more calories. Getting the blood flowing While in an ice bath, the blood in your body moves “towards your organs” in an attempt to keep your body temperature up. In turn, this increases your heart rate and elevates your respiratory rate. When you get out of the bath, your blood vessels dialate, which increases circulation. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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