Cold Plunge
Benefits
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Cold plunging and cold exposure can help the body adapt to stress. It activates the body's stress response systems, such as the sympathetic nervous system, and can lead to improved stress resilience over time.
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Cold exposure may trigger the release of endorphins and other mood-enhancing chemicals, leading to a sense of well-being and reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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Cold exposure can stimulate the central nervous system, leading to increased alertness and improved cognitive function. Some individuals find that it enhances their ability to concentrate and stay mentally sharp.
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There is evidence to suggest that cold exposure may stimulate the immune system, potentially leading to improved immune function and a reduced susceptibility to illness.
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Chronic inflammation is linked to various health conditions, including autoimmune disorders. While cold plunges may not cure chronic inflammatory conditions, some individuals find that regular cold exposure helps manage symptoms and provides relief.
Related Conditions
FAQ
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Cold plunging is safe for individuals in good health. If you have any health concerns relating to getting into cold water it is best to consult your doctor. Cold water immersion is not recommended if you have abnormal/altered skin sensation, Impaired circulation: tissue damage may result from vasoconstriction, open wounds / broken skin, hypersensitivity to cold, such as Raynaud’s phenomenon, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, and paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, angina pectoris or other severe cardiac diseases, peripheral vascular disease, under influence of drugs or alcohol, or epilepsy.
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The maximum recommended is 5 minutes. Science shows that benefits can be met at 2 minutes and are decreased with anything over 5 minutes.
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Our cold plunges are sanitary. We have state of the art plunges that come with a non invasive sanitation kit that we use daily. The water is also filtered through a filtration system and water is changed weekly as well.
**Must rinse off in shower before entering tub.
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We have two tubs that are set to different temperatures. The beginner tub is set to 50 degreed F. The more advanced tup is set from 39-45 degrees F.
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We believe that cold plunges are a safer, less expensive, and more effective way to cool the body. The thermal conductivity of water is 25 times greater than air, so humans lose body heat up to five times more quickly in water compared to the same temperature in air. So while Cryo therapy can show temperatures under 250 ℉, it’s not as impactful on our physiology as water under 60 ℉
