Hydro Therapy: 10 Surprising benefits of taking cold showers every day
updated the Wednesday, May 18, 2016From a better complexion to a slimmer body, the benefits of cooler showers have been proven.
Having a cold shower may not be the most enticing of ways to cleanse yourself. Hot showers are relaxing and comforting, especially after a long day at work – you just want your senses to be engulfed in steam to help you unwind. Well, what if we told you that taking cold showers can actually provide a whole slew of benefits to your body? You heard right. Contrary to popular belief, cold showers won’t actually make you catch a cold or compromise your immune system. In fact, they can achieve the opposite, and can even help you burn unwanted calories too!
Head up to the gallery to check out 10 surprising benefits that taking cold showers can bring to your health and your appearance.
Angela Goh
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