Do you have an ice-maker? Then you have the 'core' for a new PD therapy!

[PDWarrior1900]

I was watching this video... She's one of my favs on YouTube .....

Dr Rhondra Patrick, Phd

Do you have an ice-maker?

I had my first 'ice bath' last week....

BRRRRRRRRRR .... but felt GREAT!

But it takes about a week for my ice maker to make enough ice for my bathtub...

So I really shopped around and researched a whole bunch of commercial ice-makers ....

These things can go for thousands (ouch) ....

But I found a bargain!

I plan on buying this one from Amazon...

At less than $400 it makes 100 pounds of ice a day!

And it 'holds' 48 pounds... plenty enough for an ice bath!

amazon.com/gp/product/B09SD...

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Learn how 'COLD' therapy (approx. 8 minute mark)

*stimulates blood flow throughout the body and BRAIN

*increases energy expenditure (fat loss)

*induces mitochondrial biogenis (more brain cells!)

*induces a norepinepherine reponse which may benefit brain health

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youtu.be/XaLd5w6zF7A(Not working as expected?)

[PDWarrior1900]

MORE on my post above:

foundmyfitness.com/topics/c...

"A study in healthy young men investigated the effects of hormone release after hour-long immersion sessions in water temperatures of approximately 90°F (32°C), 68°F (20°C), and 57°F (14°C), with one week separating each exposure. Whereas water immersion at warmer temperatures (90°F [32°C)]) and (68°F [20°C]) did not activate norepinephrine release, immersion at a colder temperature (57°F [14°C]) increased norepinephrine by 530 percent, dopamine by 250 percent, and energy expenditure by 350 percent, compared to pre-immersion levels"

[Michel0220]

Hi PDW. I have not gone as far as buying an ice making machine but I have bought a book from Win Hof who advocates cold therapy and have been taking cold showers every day for a month. Not surprisingly, it is very stimulating but also slightly addictive…. I have not seen any PD specific benefits to this but I think this is a healthy practice in general.

[PDWarrior1900 in reply to Michel0220]

thanks for the feedback... STAY STRONG!

[Dap1948]

I started cold showers ten months ago working up to three minutes. I believed it strengthened my immune system. A month ago I stopped, I think because I couldn’t pinpoint any benefits. This week I caught Covid. I’m sure it’s just coincidental! I plan to return to them when I feel up to it.

[GrandmaBug in reply to Dap1948]

So sorry to hear you’ve had COVID. Be well❤️

[Dap1948 in reply to GrandmaBug]

Thank you. The bug is loosing its fight. I’m not that poorly but receiving lots of sympathy!

[JakeMax]

Hi PDW,

I also have been taking 8 minute cold showers for a month and win hòf does give a compelling case for cold water therapy.

I think I'll also invest in an ice making machine after watching your posted video.

Thanks for sharing.

Jake

[Gallowglass in reply to JakeMax]

Just curious. Are you still doing the cold showers? Still working? Any other observations? Thanks!