Body
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Cold Water Therapy
A cold plunge practice involves submerging the body in very cold water for roughly two to 10 minutes. Benefits include boosts to the immune, lymphatic, circulatory, and digestive systems. It can take the form of cold showers, ice baths, polar bear dips, and cold-shocking after a time in a hot tub or sauna. Citation Up Next How Saunas Work. Studies have found that taking a cold shower increases the number of leukocytes - white blood cells that ward off foreign substances and disease. When your body is shocked by cold water, the body stimulates leukocytes. By doing regular cold plunges, you can help your body build resistance to sickness.
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