Dousing
Why would I pour a bucket of ice-cold water over my head in the middle of the winter? The concept isn’t as crazy as it sounds, as people have been doing cold water therapy for eons. Reporting benefits of improved circulation, healthier skin, overall vitality, and faster recovery from injuries, people from many cultures still swear by the age-old practice and it is recommended by Russian Systema and other Martial Arts practitioners.
I don’t do well in the cold. In fact, despite being Canadian, I don’t even like winter at all. I tend to hibernate more than I should. Nevertheless, I managed to take the plunge into Lake Ontario last year on New Year’s Day (only through the proddings of a fellow fitness enthusiast), and this year I partook in the January the 1st ritual without any persuasion at all.
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