We’ve all heard the term "take a cold shower" uttered before. Usually, it’s to help cool down someone who’s in a hyper state of arousal. And while it can be used for that, there are actually many benefits to taking a cold shower.

Most people don’t realize the benefits and instead, just opt to hop in and go as hot as they possibly can. Not only does this mean you may miss out on these benefits, but doing so may also lead to dry, itchy skin. A cold shower is must better.

Here are the main benefits cold showers can have.

Increased Alertness

If you need to wake yourself up, there are things better than a cold shower to help you do so. Taking a cold shower is the single best way to wake yourself up quickly and effectively without the use of caffeine. While it may not work for hours, it’ll definitely keep you more awake for the next hour or so.

Shinier Looking Hair

Want the secret to shinier looking hair? Try a cold shower. What most people don’t realize is that cold showers are great for sealing the cuticle and helping the hair reflect light better. This will result in shinier, healthier looking hair.

If you have dry and dull hair, doing a deep conditioning treatment and then rinsing with cold water is one of the best things you can do.

Enhanced Immune System

Everyone should be paying close attention to their immune system. The stronger your immune system is, the easier it’ll be for you to fend off common colds, flu’s, as well as keep you feeling your very best.

Sadly, due to stress, lack of sleep, and a poor diet, most people’s immune system is significantly suffering.

Give yours a boost with a cold shower.

Improved Circulation

Another area cold showers can help with is improved circulation. If you suffer from bad circulation a cold shower can fix that in a hurry. This will then mean your tissues get more oxygen and nutrition, which in turn can help you stay healthier overall.

Better Recovery After Exercise

Finally, if you’ve just finished a hard gym session, a cold shower can be a great way to give your recovery a boost. It’ll help lower inflammation resent, which can speed up the muscle healing process.

So there you have a few of the many great reasons to consider a cold shower. You don’t need to be in there long –- a few minutes will do you a world of good.

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