Cold Exposure for Mental Health
Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast
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Cold Exposure and Mental Health
This chapter explores the beneficial impacts of cold exposure on mental health, examining its parallels to physical exercise and the physiological changes involved, particularly increased norepinephrine levels. It evaluates various studies, including the Wim Hof method, addressing mixed evidence related to mood enhancement and immune response. The chapter emphasizes mindfulness practices that can be integrated with cold exposure to foster mental well-being while noting individual responses and the importance of further research.
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