How Epiphany bathing affects health

The benefits of bathing in Epiphany frosts.

Bathing in cold water contributes to:

• Tempering. According to statistics, walruses rarely suffer from colds, flu, or SARS compared to other people.When a person bathes in winter, he does not feel the feeling of cold. This is easy to explain: when the skin capillaries narrow, blood begins to flow to the brain and heart. When the cold water affects the body, it fights for survival, thus increasing the state of the immune system.
• Strengthening of blood vessels. The sudden cold causes the blood to rush quickly to the skin. Accordingly, at the time of immersion, the capillaries, veins and arteries work hard, which improves blood circulation.
• Happiness. After bathing, many people note a sharp rise in mood. The fact is that the adrenal glands in a stressful situation for the body begin to produce endorphins – hormones of happiness.
• Burn calories. During the dive, the body will throw all its forces to keep warm. To do this, he will need a lot of energy, the lack of which will be compensated by fat deposits.

Contraindications for Epiphany bathing.

Only healthy people can plunge into the font. If you have any of these diseases, you should refrain from bathing. If you really want to follow the tradition, first consult with a therapist – he will be able to identify the associated risks and issue a conclusion.

Contraindications include:

• cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension;
• disorders of the nervous system;
• pregnancy;
• infectious diseases;
• gynecological inflammations;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• diabetes mellitus;
• obesity;
• diseases of the genitourinary system.

Thus, absolutely healthy people can plunge into the ice hole. If you are not sure about your health, it is better to find a safer way to bathe for Epiphany - take a cool shower, pour holy water in the bathroom.

Tempering children is also better done without extreme sports. To do this, there is a method of wiping and dousing with cool water, cryotherapy, walking barefoot at home at half-any time of the year.

Elderly people should also refrain from bathing, so as not to risk their health. Especially if there are severe frosts. Also, in no case should you drink alcohol or other intoxicating substances before the procedure.

Chief Freelance Therapy Specialist
health departments of the Lipetsk region
Lakhin Dmitry Ivanovich