Hot shower or cold shower?

One of my favorite things in the world is a good shower at the end of a long day. You come out feeling relaxed, refreshed, and much lighter than when you entered in. Did you know that the temperature of your water during a shower can have an impact on the benefits you can get from it?

Most people tend to prefer hot showers. And understandably so! Indeed, hot showers have been linked with many benefits, including: 

• Muscle relaxation
• Stress relief
• Clearing out nasal passages
• Joint relief
• Improved circulation
• Improved sleep

On the other hand, most people tend to shy away from cold showers. However, it may be appealing for some to try them out as they may have a lot to offer as well! Some suggested benefits of cold showers are:  

• Increased alertness 
• Improved circulation
• Immunity boost
• Muscle recovery
• Improved mood 
• Increased metabolism

One benefit of cold showers that I personally love is that they can help in developing mental toughness. This is because they force us to push through the discomfort of the cold, with the determination of our powerful minds. And once the cold shower is over, you feel great!

Here are some articles providing more details about the benefits presented here, as well as potential risks, if you are interested taking a deeper dive in the topic.