Text Box: Cold Exposure: Therapy for the Mind
 


Text Box: Suicide Hotline: 988Text Box: Hayden Charles takes full responsibility for the information posted. The information on this page represents that of Hayden Charles and not that of California State University, Sacramento.Text Box: The Wim Hof Method consists of three pillars: exposure to cold, focus or meditation, and breathing exercises. With the combination of these three pillars, you can influence your body and mental health in a positive way. Thousands of people are already experiencing health improvements by following Wim’s method. Further, many scientific studies have shown the beneficial effects of the method on the body and on mental health. (Wim Hof shown right) Text Box: Text Box: Studies have shown that those with depression who take regular cold baths had a significant improvement in their symptoms compared to those who did not take cold baths. Cold temperature exposure for as little as 2-3 minutes a day, changes the way the body reacts to anxiety. The mental benefits of cold water therapy are so beneficial that participants continued to experience improvements even after they stopped taking cold baths. Another study found that regular cold showers and ice baths helped reduce anxiety and improve the mood of participants.Text Box:       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                       

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