Thermal therapy
Cold Water Swimming
Cold water swimming is swimming in naturally cold water or unheated water at low temperatures. The exposure produces a strong cardiovascular and nervous system response, including vasoconstriction and increased stress hormones, and it is often practiced for perceived mood, resilience, or recovery effects.
No studies and no community reports of this practice are on file. What follows is general knowledge — read it as description, not evidence.
These are research findings, not promises. A practice does not replace medical treatment.
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