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shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_15_0.txt | Though scientific research is limited regarding the effect cold water has on
your skin and hair, anecdotal evidence points to positive effects.
Wellness expert Dr. Jacqueline Schaffer, MD , says that cold water tightens
and constricts the blood flow which gives your skin a healthier glow . |
shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_4_0.txt | But did you know that cold showers should also have a place in your daily
routine?
That’s right — cold showers. The ones you dread to take when you’re the last
person to get up in the morning. But if you give them a fair chance, you might
find that you actually like how you feel after taking one. |
shower_muscles/Vasodilation_3_7.txt | ), impact blood vessels differently. Traditionally we understand that these two divisions work against each other, the SNS producing "fight or flight" and the PSNS producing "rest and digest", but in the case of vascular innervation this line becomes blurred ANS nerves do not directly innervate the vasculature via syna... |
shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_35_0.txt | * Friedman A. (2018). Personal interview.
* Keferstein G. (2018). Personal interview. |
shower_muscles/Vasodilation_3_0.txt | Causes[edit]
Endogenous[edit]
Vasodilators
Receptor (↑ = opens. ↓ = closes) On vascular smooth muscle cells if not otherwise specified
Transduction (↑ = increases. ↓ = decreases)
EDHF
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hyperpolarization → ↓VDCC → ↓intracellular Ca
PKG activity →
phosphorylation of MLCK → ↓MLCK activity → dephosphorylatio... |
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shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_6_0.txt | What’s so great about cold showers?
Benefits of taking a cold shower include: |
shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_7_0.txt | * calming itchy skin
* waking you up
* increasing circulation
* reducing muscle soreness post-workout
* potentially boosting weight loss
* glowing hair and skin
### Cold showers calm itchy skin |
shower_muscles/Vasodilation_3_4.txt | anger activity → ↓intracellular Ca
bradykinin
bradykinin receptor
substance P
niacin (as nicotinic acid only)
platelet-activating factor (PAF)
CO2
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↓interstitial pH → ?
interstitial lactic acid (probably)
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muscle work
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↑vasodilators:
↑ATP consumption → ↑adenosine
↑glucose usage → CO2
↑intersti... |
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shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_5_0.txt | Regardless of how you feel about either type of shower, research shows that
both hot and cold showers have health benefits you should be aware of.
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shower_muscles/327461_19_0.txt | ### Improved muscle and joint health
As mentioned above, hot showers can enhance blood flow, helping soothe stiff
joints and tired muscles. Cold showers, meanwhile, can reduce inflammation and
help numb pain. |
shower_muscles/post-workout-recovery-shower_21_0.txt | This advantage positions a post-workout cold shower as a great way to amplify
the endorphin rush from your exercise, potentially reducing post-training
muscle discomfort.
\- Elevates endorphin release
\- Boosts metabolic performance |
shower_muscles/post-workout-recovery-shower_32_0.txt | Handheld shower: For alleviating discomfort in joints like the shoulder,
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shower_muscles/327461_26_0.txt | When to take hot or cold showers
Doctors sometimes recommend heat or cold therapy for people with muscle or
bone injuries. However, it is not yet clear whether or not a cold or hot
shower has the same benefits as applying an ice or heating pad. |
shower_muscles/327461_42_0.txt | * Mooventhan, A., & Nivethitha, L. (2014). Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4049052/
* Rowsell, G. J., et al. (2009). Effects of cold-water immersion on physical performance between successive matches in high-perfor... |
shower_muscles/327461_15_0.txt | However, perceptions of muscle soreness and general fatigue were
significantly lower in the group that received the cold water immersion. This
psychological effect could prove beneficial during competitive sports.
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shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_3_0.txt | Both cold and hot showers have pros and cons for your health. Cold showers may
help prevent dry skin while hot showers can help your muscles feel relaxed.
If a hot shower is what your body craves in the morning, you’re not alone. The
majority of people crank the handle all the way up in order to feel the warm
water al... |
shower_muscles/hot-vs-cold-showers-health-benefits_21_0.txt | In fact, if you know you have an intense workout later in the day and you wake
up super stiff, a hot shower in the morning is a great way to help loosen up
and rid yourself of those stubborn knots.
Also, hot showers can help reduce joint inflammation, which can improve your
mobility. Overall, if you are experiencing a... |
shower_muscles/hot-vs-cold-showers-health-benefits_33_0.txt | #### C old Showers
Cold showers have been proven to strengthen the immune system. Exposure to
cold water results in increased lymphatic movement, ridding the body of large
amounts of waste. |
shower_muscles/Vasodilation_4_2.txt | may raise blood pressure quickly to dangerously high levels.
Blood vessel muscle relaxants[edit]
Directly relax the muscle in the walls of the blood vessels (especially the arterioles), allowing the vessel to dilate (widen).
hydralazine
minoxidil
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shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_25_0.txt | Being in hot water effectively helps relieve body tension and can help soothe
muscle fatigue.
But, yes, beloved a hot shower does have some downsides. |
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The typical pattern involves switching between hot and cold water multiple
times. The process can vary, but a common approach is to start with warm or
hot water for a few minutes, then switch to cold water for a shorter duration,
typically around 30 seconds to a minute. This cycle is repeated several times,
ending ... |
shower_muscles/Vasodilation_3_1.txt | → ↓intracellular Ca
NO receptor on endothelium
↓endothelin synthesis
epinephrine (adrenaline)
β-2 adrenergic receptor
↑Gs activity → ↑AC activity → ↑cAMP → ↑PKA activity → phosphorylation of MLCK → ↓MLCK activity → dephosphorylation of MLC
histamine
histamine H2 receptor
prostacyclin
IP receptor
prostaglan... |
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shower_muscles/327461_34_0.txt | It is not clear if taking a shower produces the same effects as immersion
therapy. If it does, a person should consider the type of effects they want to
achieve before deciding whether to take a cold or hot shower.
As with water immersion therapies, taking a cold or hot shower is likely to be
safe. However, people sho... |
shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_27_1.txt | ) to release their contents in the skin and cause itching.
* They can increase your blood pressure, too. If you have problems with high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease, taking a shower that’s too hot can make these conditions worse.
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shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_31_0.txt | He said the health benefits come from the cold water constricting the blood
vessels. This means all the blood will go to the middle of the body.
The hot water will open the blood vessels and all the blood comes rushing out
again. This can pump the blood completely through the muscles and organs and
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muscanaric Ach receptors (mAchRs) - on both endothelial and smooth muscle cells
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shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_24_0.txt | Hot showers can help open up the pores of the skin, which allows you to clean
out the trapped dirt and oil.
### Hot showers are good for muscle relaxation |
shower_muscles/327461_31_0.txt | If the water is too hot, people are at risk of burns and heat stroke .
As long as a person avoids extreme temperatures, taking cold and hot showers
can provide certain health benefits. Hydrotherapy is generally a safe
strategy and does not cause dependence or any noticeable side effects. |
shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_13_0.txt | ### Cold showers may help boost weight loss
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shower_muscles/hot-vs-cold-showers-health-benefits_43_0.txt | In conclusion, hot and cold showers both have their health benefits. Overall,
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smooth muscle- increase calcium ion concentration, vasoconstriction
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shower_muscles/hot-vs-cold-showers-health-benefits_41_0.txt | Cold showers have also been shown to increase metabolism due to the body’s
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shower_muscles/327461_14_0.txt | One older study from 2009 tested the effects of cold water immersion on
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Advocates for contrast showering and hydrotherapy suggest that hot water
helps dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow, while cold water
constricts blood vessels, reducing inflammation and potentially aiding in the
removal of waste products from muscles. This contrast between hot and cold
temperatures is b... |
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toward them by cycling between hot and cold. The hot shower will open the
blood vessels then switching to cold increases circulation by the blood
rushing toward the organs.
This method will also help remove some of the lactic acid built up fr... |
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shower_muscles/hot-vs-cold-showers-health-benefits_20_0.txt | ### H ot Showers
Let’s start off with the effects on our muscles. Hot showers are great for
relieving tension. So if your muscles are really sore or tight, hot showers
help relax that tightness and alleviate pain and discomfort, just like the
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shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_27_0.txt | * Hot showers can dry out and irritate your skin. Schaffer says the hot water causes damage to the keratin cells that are located on the most outer layer of our skin — the epidermis. By disrupting these cells, it creates dry skin and prevents the cells from locking in moisture.
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shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_8_0.txt | Adam Friedman, MD , says if you have itchy skin or skin conditions that
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### Cold showers help you wake up in the morning |
shower_muscles/327461_41_0.txt | * Hu, Q., et al. (2012). Acute effects of warm footbath on arterial stiffness in healthy young and older women [Abstract].
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shower_muscles/Vasodilation_3_6.txt | activation of beta-2 receptors (such as by adrenaline) appears to be endothelium-independent.
Autonomic nervous system control[edit]
As referenced in the explanation of smooth muscle physiology, smooth muscle within the tunica media is innervated by the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) cont... |
shower_muscles/327461_50_0.txt | The potential health benefits of taking a cold shower include strengthening
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shower_muscles/327461_6_0.txt | Benefits of cold showers
Although taking a cold shower may not be a pleasant experience, it can provide
certain health benefits. One 2014 review , for example, suggests that cold
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shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_2_0.txt | # Cold Showers vs. Hot Showers: Which One Is Better?
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shower_muscles/hot-vs-cold-showers-health-benefits_42_0.txt | Brown fat is actually more optimally activated by cold showers. This increases
calories burned, which keeps your body warm and promotes the loss of white
fat.
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shower_muscles/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower_29_0.txt | Well, in an ideal world, Friedman says you should take a lukewarm shower — so
it’s tolerable — and apply a moisturizer to damp skin after bathing.
Another approach to try is what Keferstein describes as a contrast shower,
which is an age-old technique Dr. Sebastian Kneipp developed. |
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