ICE BATHING AS A DETOX PRACTICE IN SUMMER - HOW IT SUPPORTS YOUR JUICE CLEANSE
In this article you will find out what ice bathing is, what benefits it brings and how ice bathing can support the effects of a juice cure in summer.
We explain:
- What is ice bathing?
- What are the benefits of ice bathing?
- How can ice bathing support the effect of a juice cure in summer?
What is ice bathing?
Ice bathing is much more than a trend, it's a boost for your health! Ice bathing involves immersing the body in cold water, usually at temperatures below 10°C. In winter, many ice bathers use the cold temperatures of bodies of water to expose themselves to the cold water. In summer, many spas, wellness oases and swimming pools etc. offer cold pools that make ice bathing possible. Alternatively, the bathtub at home can be transformed into an ice pool by adding ice cubes to cold water.
What are the benefits of ice bathing?
Before we get into the specific benefits of ice bathing as a supplement to juicing, let's take a look at the general benefits of this invigorating practice:
Improved circulation
Immersion in cold water triggers vasoconstriction, where blood vessels constrict to retain heat. When you leave the icy bath, the blood vessels dilate, promoting improved circulation and blood flow throughout the body. Improved circulation helps to transport oxygen and nutrients to organs, muscles and tissues, supporting overall cellular health.
Reduced inflammation
Cold exposure has been shown to reduce inflammation by decreasing blood flow to inflamed areas. By immersing yourself in an ice bath, you create a natural anti-inflammatory effect that can potentially reduce pain, swelling and discomfort in muscles and joints. This can be particularly beneficial for athletes or people recovering from intense physical activity.
Improved mental wellbeing
Ice bathing stimulates the release of endorphins, also known as happy hormones. Initially, the shock of the cold water triggers a stress reaction in the body. This is followed by a subsequent release of endorphins, which leads to a feeling of euphoria and improved mental clarity. Ice bathing can therefore help to reduce stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression and promote overall well-being.
How can ice bathing support the effect of a juice cure in summer?
During a juice fast, you only consume freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices for a set period of time. Although ice bathing and juice fasting already have many positive effects independently of each other, a combination can achieve many benefits:
Accelerated detoxification
Combining an ice bath with a juice cure can promote the removal of toxins from the body. During a juice cleanse, the body is already undergoing a detoxification process that is aided by the nutrient-rich juices that support the liver and digestive system. Ice bathing complements this process by activating the lymphatic system, which plays an important role in the removal of waste and toxins. The cold water stimulates lymphatic circulation and supports the removal of toxins, metabolic waste and cellular debris, increasing the effectiveness of the juice cleanse.
Increased metabolism and calorie burning
Ice bathing can increase metabolism as the body attempts to maintain its core temperature in response to the cold. When exposed to cold water, the body works harder to generate heat, leading to an increase in metabolism and increased calorie burning. By combining an ice bath with a juice cleanse, the metabolic effects of both practices can potentially be amplified, promoting weight loss and facilitating the elimination of stored toxins in fat cells.
Improved nutrient absorption
A juice cleanse provides the body with a concentrated dose of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from fresh fruits and vegetables. Ice bathing can optimize nutrient absorption during a juice cleanse by improving circulation and blood flow. The increased blood flow to organs and tissues supports the efficient delivery of essential nutrients, allowing the body to absorb them more effectively. This synergy between ice bathing and juicing can maximize the benefits of nutrient absorption and promote overall detoxification.
Our recommendation for you:
With DALUMA's juice cleanses, you can give your body a holistic reset. Our juices have been developed by experts with a holistic view of the body to create an optimal composition of macronutrients such as carbohydrates and proteins. The particularly high density of micronutrients in the form of vitamins, minerals, trace elements and antioxidants also promotes their function as bio-catalysts for metabolic and cell formation processes in the body and enhances the holistic regenerative effect. The special cold-pressing process ensures that all ingredients are preserved in the best possible way. This ensures that you receive all the important vitamins and minerals during the juice cleanse.
Our juices also contain no harmful or toxic substances that could impair the desired effects of the juice cleanse. This is because pesticides and fungicides used in conventional agriculture can have negative effects on all cellular and metabolic processes. This is why organic quality is a must for us, for the holistic protection of the environment and the body. This is why we deliberately do not use any petroleum-based plastic products, but only biodegradable polymers based on renewable raw materials (PLA), which have a significantly reduced ecological footprint: Good for your body, good for the environment!
Conclusion
Ice bathing and juicing are both powerful tools for detoxification and overall wellness. In combination, they can provide synergistic effects that improve toxin removal, metabolism and nutrient absorption in the body. Ice bathing supports a juice cleanse by accelerating the removal of toxins, boosting metabolism and improving nutrient absorption. As with any wellness practice, it is important to listen to your body, start slowly and seek expert advice if you have any health problems.
Our DALUMA juice cures have been developed with a holistic view of the body and are characterized by an optimal composition of macronutrients, the particularly high density of micronutrients, organic quality of the ingredients used and their pressing in the cold pressing process, whereby all valuable nutrients, minerals and antioxidants are preserved in the best possible way. In addition, all juices are in bottles based on polymers (PLA) made from renewable raw materials - for your better juice cure!