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Ice cold showers do more than wake you up. These eight effects show what really happens inside your body

If jumping straight into an icy shower feels overwhelming, start with warm water and gradually decrease the temperature.
Rolling Out

What happens when your body meets cold water

The thought of stepping into an icy shower first thing in the morning makes most of us shudder. That initial shock as cold water hits your warm skin triggers an immediate gasp, racing heart, and ...