Part 1 of this experiment:
https://steemit.com/life/@ayim/cold-showers-results
As the benefits I have mentioned before, I have not noticed too much of the benefits that many articles promised.
Which is:
- Improving circulation
- Fat burning
- Reducing muscle soreness
- Alertness (although it does wake you up in the morning.)
I have completed a full year of showering in the cold, throughout winter and when I was traveling overseas in Hong Kong and Japan.
What I have noticed is from showering only with cold water is that the time it takes to shower is a lot quicker since I am not waiting for the shower to warm up and I do not shower for extended periods of time. What I can vouch for is that my skin and hair is a lot healthier since I rarely use lotion or any skin products, I noticed that have not had any problems with dry or itchy skin. During the winter months, that tap water was really cold and I measured it to be 55 F (12.8 C) resulting in a redness to my skin similar to taking a really hot shower.
Pros:
- Water efficiency
- Healthy skin/hair
- Cold tolerance
- I haven't been sick since starting the experiment
(not sure if it is due to my overall health has improved from diet and exercise.)
Con:
- Less comfortable than a warm shower.
Now the decision is up to you if you want to try this. I probably would continue showering this way until I get sick and when I do I promised to let you guys know!