Contrast Shower
A contrast shower refers to the use of hot and cold water as a therapeutic treatment. It has tremendous benefits.
It stimulates the immune system
Helps to relieve pain
Increases circulation
Relieves fatigue
Decreases muscle soreness
It is stimulating at first and then relaxing
Instructions
After your shower, turn the water to as hot as you can take it for 3 minutes
Then as cold as you can take it for 30 seconds
Do 3 complete cycles
Make sure to end with cold
To ensure that you get the greatest benefit from a contrast shower there needs to be a large difference in the temperature of the hot and cold water.
Be sure to go to bed right after because you will definitely have sound sleep.
Caution
Speak to your doctor if you have open wounds, heart conditions or deep vein thrombosis before doing this therapy.