The Science Behind Cold Plunges! Why More Women Should Try Cold Therapy!

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June 25, 2025 • 55 mins

Are cold plunges the game-changer you've been looking for to reduce inflammation, improve your workouts, and build mental resilience? Dr. Kristen Holmes breaks down the real science behind popular cold therapies like ice baths, cold showers and winter swimming, revealing how they actually impact your body. More importantly, she shares actionable tips so you know exactly how long and how often you should be doing them to unlock their full benefits. (00:00) Intro (00:56) Cold Therapy: Real Benefits or Viral Trend? (03:37) Understanding Hormesis and Its Benefits (05:16) Medical Guidance for Safe Cold Therapy Practices (06:52) Exploring Cold Therapy Methods: Cold Showers, Ice Baths & Winter Swimming (08:30) Start Taking Cold Showers at Home (10:34) Cold Showers Safety Tips and Best Practices (13:01) How to Start Cold Plunges or Ice Baths (16:08) The Science Behind Ice Baths (18:07) Do Ice Baths Limit Muscle Growth? (19:14) Get Started with Winter Swimming (21:01) Essential Gear and Safety Tips for Winter Swimming (22:51) Always Listen to Your Body in Cold Water (23:57) Practice Consistency Not Intensity (24:55) Cold Plunging for Different Ages (25:19) Should Women Practice Cold Therapy? (26:52) Is it Safe to Take Ice Baths During Pregnancy? (27:58) LinkedIn Jobs Ad (29:25) WHOOP Ad (30:35) Cold Water Immersion: How it Reduces Inflammation (32:32) What Happens to Your Body in Cold Water? (34:15) How Cold Shock Proteins Enhance Recovery (35:58) Using Cold Therapy for Stress Relief and Better Sleep (40:23) Cold's Impact on Cognitive Function and Emotional Health (44:44) How Cold Therapy Affects Your Hormones (47:32) Can Cold Plunges Help with Weight Loss? (51:35) Final Thoughts on Cold Therapy: Make it Work For You (52:17) Fiverr Ad Follow me here: www.instagram.com/scienceandsoul www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes/ Sponsored by: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/ Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/soul Fiverr - https://fvrr.co/kristen and use code KRISTEN for 10% SYNCH ID: MB01R19Z5NVNQWS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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