Ice Bath Challenge: To keep the body healthy, it is necessary to take bath daily. But for some time now, everyone from celebs to common people are taking ice bath i.e. bathing with ice water. Some people also call it cold water immersion. In foreign countries, people will be seen taking a dip in the ice lake and making videos. Actually, there are many health benefits of bathing with icy water. There are many stories about how ice bath started. But the name of the person who connected this ancient practice with our modern world is Wim Hof, who is also known as 'Ice Man'.
Wim Hof, born in the Netherlands in 1959, found great relief from bathing in cold water. He was 17 years old at that time. Wim Hof was going through mental stress after the death of his wife in 1995. But ice bath played an important role in reducing his stress. After which he thought of helping other people by telling them the benefits of ice bath. Well, this is history but some people take ice bath challenge even in winter. Let us try to find out from health experts how dangerous this challenge can be in winter.
What is ice bath?
Dr. Vijay Kumar Gurjar, HOD and Senior Consultant, Department of Internal Medicine at Primus Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi, says that of course ice bath has many benefits but it can be a bit risky in the winter season. In ice bath, a person takes bath in water whose temperature is around 10-15 degrees. In ice bath one has to stay in icy water for ten minutes.
many benefits
People who are active in sports or body builders who want to get relief from muscle pain and tissue, take ice bath. Ice bath provides a lot of relief in swelling, pain and redness of tissue and muscles. It is also helpful in inducing deep sleep.
but don't take risks
Dr. Vijay Kumar Gurjar says that taking the ice bath challenge in winter can be risky. Exposing your body to extremely cold water in winter can cause hypothermia. Sudden cold water can also have a bad effect on the heart. If people are taking such challenges in winter, then they should first pay attention to their safety. Be aware of the signals you receive from your body. Along with this, before bathing in very cold water, take any step only after consulting a health expert.
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