Would You Ever Take an Ice Bath?

Cold plunges are all the rage in the health and wellness world. Some celebrities attest to the anxiety-reducing properties of cold water, while fitness gurus claim an ice bath is the ticket to better athletic performance.

Headlines for a healthier you Anisa Arsenault, Associate Editorial Director I Tried to Replicate Lizzo's $5,000 Ice Bath in My NYC Apartment Cold plunges are all the rage in the health and wellness world. Some celebrities attest to the anxiety-reducing properties of cold water, while fitness gurus claim an ice bath is the ticket to better athletic performance.   The problem? There's very little substantial research to back any of this up. So I decided to try it myself at home.   It wasn't pretty. I made a drain plug out of duct tape and took my water temperature with a meat thermometer. But it was cheap and easy to do. After a week of consecutive ice baths, I felt significantly less sore after hard exercise. Beyond that, I just felt cold. Know More The experts I spoke with explained that an ice bath works by decreasing blood flow to your limbs and extremities. As a result, the metabolism of those muscles and tissues decreases too. By slowing down these processes, you can prevent some of that muscle damage from setting in, translating to less soreness the next day. Feel Better While you might be picturing a freezing cold tub full of ice, the ideal temperature range for an ice bath isn't actually that cold—it's 51–59°F. If it's too cold, your muscles won't reap the benefits. READ MORE What Else Should You Know FDA: No More COVID Tests Needed For Paxlovid Under new rules issued by the FDA, you no longer need a positive COVID-19 test to get a prescription for Paxlovid or Lagevrio, two antiviral drugs that treat the disease. While removing this barrier to prescription may help to make antivirals more accessible to those who need them, experts say giving COVID medication to someone who may not really need it isn't a great idea. READ NOW Is the Green Mediterranean Diet Healthier? Adding a few new steps to the core principles of the Mediterranean diet allows you to create a new version—the green Mediterranean diet. Research suggests it may offer even more health benefits than the original version, including helping with weight loss. READ NOW In Other News Molecule Named After Keanu Reeves Kills Fungi Efficiently. The Independent Skin Flooding Is TikTok's Buzzy New Trend For a Quenched Complexion. Byrdie More From Verywell Possible Causes and Evaluation of a Persistent Cough READ MORE Heart Attack Symptoms in Women READ MORE What Is Winter Itch? READ MORE Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Unsubscribe This email was sent to womanshealth1.female@blogger.com A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2023. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service