Question 1

is cold shower good?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: It is definitely unpleasant especially for a novice to this practice. I am not aware of any positive effects of cold showers except for possible training to endure cold temperatures in someone who may expect to be exposed to those w/out having adequate clothes. Some popular beliefs are that cold exposure may raise one's body resistance to colds, but that's more of a unsubstantiated myth.

Question 2

is showering in cold water good for you?

Accepted Answer

Neither good nor bad: Cold showers can be invigorating and should cause no harm for healthy individuals. Persons with raynaud's syndrome can't tolerate cold on extremities, thus they may want to avoid cold showers.

Question 3

are cold showers good for your health?

Accepted Answer

Limited evidence.: It's hard to say.  Little research addresses this.  Here's a section of a google book, but I cannot see the footnotes, so cannot check to see if it the author cites reputable studies.  Here's the iink: http://tinyurl.com/y7wrojd5
Get the book and ask your doc to go over the evidence with you and get his opinion on how strong/good  those  studies are.

Question 4

if i feel cold, will a hot shower make me warmer for good?

Accepted Answer

Nothing is permanent: Do some exercises-stationary jogging/biking , jumping rope, etc to warm you up!

Question 5

is cold shower healthy and it it good for blood circulation?

Accepted Answer

Myth: Take a shower which is comfortable for you.   The purpose of a shower is to clean your body.  Your blood circulation will benefit from exercise, normal weight  and drinking lots of water.

Question 6

if i shave after a shower or before is it good to finish off with cold water on my face to close the pores or could i use lukewarm water? thanks

Accepted Answer

It does not matter: It does not matter what temp of water you use.

Question 7

if you have a very high fever, is it good to have a cold water bath or shower?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is one of the ways to stop the body from overheating but if fever stays high, see a doctor.

Question 8

what is good to take for a cold?

Accepted Answer

Fluids, meds: Lots of fluid, tylenol (acetaminophen) for aches and a decongestant for stuffiness. Can use Robitussin if cough is an issue.

Question 9

are icy cold showers dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No if: if you are in good health no problem
your family may not  like it

Question 10

what's a really good cure for a cold?

Accepted Answer

No cure, sx relief: Sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.  Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey & asmall amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea..  Fever/ pain – acetaminophen/ nsaid’s  rest!

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