£41.50
This illustrated book explores the practice of winter swimming, detailing its global traditions and the science behind its health advantages. It provides a factual look at how cold-water immersion can enhance physical and mental well-being.
- Examines cold-water traditions from Scandinavia and worldwide cultures.
- Explains the cold-shock response and its physiological effects.
- Details how brown fat activation benefits various health conditions.
- Covers positive impacts on circulation, heart, lungs, and skin.
- Highlights improvements to immune system, metabolism, and mental health.
Ideal for enthusiasts of outdoor activities or those seeking to understand holistic health approaches.
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xA beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a factual, scientific account of why winter swimming gives such a boost to body and soul.
Whether in lake, lido, river or sea, we know the benefits of swimming outdoors and in nature - environmentally friendly and accessible, it can influence our happiness, our energy and our inner tranquility, and give us that winter glow.
Danish scientist Dr Susanna Søberg leads us step by step into the icy water and explains the cold-shock response, the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts to very cold temperatures through the winter season. Not only do our circulation, heart, lungs and skin respond positively, but our immune system, metabolism and mental health too. In particular she explains how our brown fat is activated to benefit multiple health conditions.
Winter swimming is fast becoming one of our most popular pastimes. This beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world shows how it can have a significant positive impact on our physical and mental health, confidence and well-being, providing such a boost to body and soul.
