Double Dopamine by taking a cold shower?

[JustJeff]

Interesting newspaper clip by Dr Mosley......a cold shower can double Dopamine levels....could it really be that simple?

[laglag]

I'll let you try it first! 😁

[SonarsMom]

I do a water aerobics class five mornings a week and the pool is freezing when I get in. It takes about three to five minutes for my body to acclimate to it and then I do a one-hour class. I would think this total immersion in cold water would be even more of a dopamine-producing shock than a cold shower. Any suggestions for how I might test this?

[JustJeff in reply to SonarsMom]

No idea but i agree with your thinking

[ConnieD in reply to SonarsMom]

Do you notice your cd/ld lasting longer after class?

[SonarsMom in reply to ConnieD]

Great question, ConnieD. I'm going to pay attention to that for a few weeks and see. I never go to the pool on Sundays so that could be my "placebo."

[ConnieD in reply to SonarsMom]

Let us know, that would be interesting 🤔

[alexask]

I often have a cold shower last thing at night, but only if I exercise on a stationary bike. That and a decent amount of melatonin helps me sleep.

[Fumaniron]

Doing my ice bath in the am sets me up with great optimism and energy for the day