Regulates Hormones
Hormones are considered messengers of the body. They specialize in delivering chemical messages signaled by the brain. Hormones also regulate bodily processes such as blood pressure, hunger, and metabolism.
Hormones play a vital role in the body. Inadequate or malfunctioning hormones can cause mood, energy, sex, and weight problems. This is commonly known as hormonal imbalance. This condition affects the body to function in its standard procedures.
Cold water therapy helps regulate hormones. The regular release of hormones may help reduce the risk of hormonal imbalance. Ice baths may contribute to controlling the release of four main hormones. The first one is cortisol. By lowering cortisol levels, or the stress hormone, ice baths may reduce unwanted stress in the body. Regulating cortisol levels mean controlling stress-handling hormones. The second is the endorphins. This hormone is also known as a natural painkiller and a feel-good hormone. The shock coming from the ice baths can increase endorphins. The third is the norepinephrine hormone, which controls emotions and enhances focus in the body. The fourth one is testosterone. This hormone handles energy, muscle growth, and bone development.
