Cold showers have been shown to help relieve symptoms of depression. Due to the high density of cold receptors in the skin, taking a cold shower sends an overwhelming amount of electrical impulses from peripheral nerve endings to the brain, which can result in an anti-depressive effect. So, ...
Reddit user Socialed experimented taking cold showers for 100 days and reported myriad positive effects, including increased tolerance for cold and better performance at work. "[I've had] increased energy and focus since first shower, [the] first 2-3 weeks my skin was shedding after every sh...