I'm exclusively showering cold now for more than a year. If I recall correctly one of the reasons was a VICE documentary on Wim Hof - that quite impressed me - though after a while I came to the conclusion that he is mostly well marketed (by his son - who he refers to as the biggest asshole he knows - https://youtu.be/VaMjhwFE1Zw?t=1311) and that most claims are rather blown out of proportion.
For example his scientific research on suppressing immune response to an infection is sold as a medical revolution while it has absolutely no practical value - if you think about it - quite the opposite as an immune response is usually something rather useful.
Anyway - I think it is worth it for several obvious reasons:
- it's definitely very refreshing!
- it helps waking up a lot
- it is a simple way to train discipline
- it's less stressful to skin than hot water
- it's nice to know that I am not depending on hot water
For example his scientific research on suppressing immune response to an infection is sold as a medical revolution while it has absolutely no practical value - if you think about it - quite the opposite as an immune response is usually something rather useful.
Anyway - I think it is worth it for several obvious reasons:
- it's definitely very refreshing!
- it helps waking up a lot
- it is a simple way to train discipline
- it's less stressful to skin than hot water
- it's nice to know that I am not depending on hot water