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Saturday, October 23, 2010

Hot-Cold Shower

If you’d like to prevent a cold – take a hot/cold shower.

There’s a new way to shower – and it helps protect you against colds and flu! It’s a hot-cold shower that is duel action. The temperature fluctuations jump-start the immune system and stimulate circulation. To take a hot-cold shower effectively, start off by showering normally. At the end of your shower – stand under the hottest stream you can for about 30 seconds. Then, turn the shower cold for about 10 seconds. Repeat the hot-cold intervals three times – finishing with the cold.

Letting the shower get really steamy also helps keep nasal passages clear, so it’s a good idea to start your shower on the hot side to let some steam build up.

Source: Dr. Donielle Wilson, Women’s Wellness Center

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