We dislike freezing and starving; we prefer warm weather and constant food availability.
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Our ancestors adapted to winter over time, but now we can overcome the cold with a thermostat.
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Cold water immersion and cold therapy can positively affect our genes and offer various benefits.
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Starting with 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) for a minute is recommended for cold therapy.
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Only 11 minutes of cold therapy per week can provide significant benefits. Cold therapy offers more benefits compared to warm therapy like hot showers.
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B vitamins can increase tolerance to extreme temperatures for those who struggle with cold therapy.
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Cold water immersion decreases cardiovascular risk, homocysteine levels, oxidative stress, and cortisol.
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It also strengthens the immune system, lowers insulin, and decreases depression.
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Cold therapy increases mental resilience, T cells, white blood cells, and insulin sensitivity, among other benefits.