Arctic Warriors

"Cold water plunges offer health benefits such as reduced tension, fatigue, pain relief, and improvements in mood, memory, and immune system resilience."

"People have used cold water to promote health for centuries. Hippocrates believed that water therapy could alleviate fatigue, and doctors in the 18th century recommended cold baths to treat conditions like fever and rickets."

“Stimulating the vagus nerve is your body’s superpower and it counteracts your fight/flight system which develops a healthy stress response for greater resilience.”

"Cold Therapy is no longer reserved purely for the sports world – with benefits shown to help alleviate anxiety and depression.”M

"The water stimulates the cold receptors in your skin, which sends strong electrical impulses to your brain releasing endorphins – the same chemicals responsible for the “runner’s high”.

"Cold plunges may help focus, improve sleep, and decrease inflammation. It's best to keep the duration of a cold plunge short, starting with five minutes and maxing out at ten."

"Cold plunging has been used for therapeutic, health, and sports recovery purposes."

"Regular cold plunging can lead to the body adapting to the cold, similar to how it adapts to hot yoga."

"Cold plunging is practiced for benefits like less pain and soreness during the recovery phase after exercise."

"Cold plunging can give an immediate mood boost and help in stabilizing the body’s stress response, with each plunge acting as a mini-stressor that helps the body become better equipped to handle stress."

"Cold plunging can act as a grounding technique, helping to focus on the present and manage anxiety."