My wife has been using this hot and cold hydrotherapy technique for years as a way to get going and wake herself up in the mornings. Little did I know that this was being used for thousands of years! In Finland, the sauna is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Used as a technique to relax the body to reduce stress 99% of Finland has a sauna in the home.
According to Phil Dumontet there are more benefits to using hydrotherapy which include:
A stronger immune system: Another study found that taking daily cold showers increases the number of disease-fighting white blood cells. In an attempt to warm up, the body speeds up its metabolic rate and activates the immune system, releasing more white blood cells.
Improved blood circulation: When exposed to cold water, our arteries and veins constrict. This temporary tightening allows blood to flow at a higher pressure, which is great for cardiovascular health.
Increased ability to burn fat:Research shows that cold-induced glucose uptake results in the creation of brown fat cells, which create warmth, burn energy and keep you slim.
Aid in battling depression.A 2008 study found that adapted cold showers stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and increase beta-endorphin levels in the blood. They send a high level of electrical impulses from peripheral nerve endings to the brain, which could produce an anti-depressant effect.
For my wife, her spa treatments in the morning and after her run energizes her body and gets her ready for the day. 30 seconds of hot water, as hot as you can take, and then 30 seconds of cool water opens up the capillaries, increases blood flow and provides an all-around sense of stimulation. But don’t take my work for it, try this out for yourself.
Read Phil Dumontet’s article “How This Showering Trick Can Make You More Energized for the Work Day” on www.entreprenuer.com http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241614
Corey Stokes 
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