US EditionHere’s Why Taking a Cold Shower During a Heat Wave Is Incredibly Dangerous, Experts Say
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Here’s why taking a cold shower during a heat wave is incredibly dangerous, experts say
“Although diving into a cold bath or shower straight after being out in the heat might feel nice on your skin, it isn’t doing what is needed to reduce the core temperature of the body,” researchers explained in a study published by the Conversation.
An ice shower constricts blood vessels and prevents the internal body from cooling down • Cold shock dangerously increases blood pressure and heart rate • A lukewarm shower with a water temperature between 26 and 27 °C provides ideal cooling
As the heatwave sets in, many experts are warning of the risks associated with cold showers. This practice, often perceived as an effective way to cool off, could actually worsen health risks.
Don’t Chill Out Too Hard: Why That Cold Shower Might Backfire During a Heat Wave
Simcoe County is sweating through the first heatwave of the summer, and let’s be honest—we’re all two degrees away from slapping an ice pack to our foreheads and calling it fashion. While it might feel like a genius idea to cannonball into a cold shower, experts are gently suggesting: maybe don’t. Sure, it sounds smart. Body’s hot? Water cold? Problem solved, right? Not quite. Turns out, plunging into a chilly shower when you're overheated could…
During hot days, many people instinctively reach for a cold shower in the hope of lowering their body temperature and finding relief.
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