Fri 16 May 2025 · Danny
Cold water and your immune system – real studies, real results
You don’t need to spend 10 minutes in an ice bath to get the benefits. Two proper studies have shown how even short, regular cold exposure can seriously boost your immune response and reduce sick days.
Fri 16 May 2025 · Danny
Cold Water Immersion , immune system and inflammation
Cold Water Immersion & Immunity: How Cold Sharpens Your Defence System. Most of us have felt that jolt when we step into cold water—heart pounding, breath catching. But what if that intense moment is doing more than waking you up? What if it’s also boosting your immune system? Cold Water Immersion (CWI)—whether through cold showers, dips in the sea, or ice baths—triggers a series of powerful responses in the body that can strengthen your immunity, reduce inflammation, and help you recover faster from illness or stress. Let’s break it down.
Mon 12 May 2025 · Danny
Lost Property Policy
"Where’s my towel?!" It’s the post-sauna cry we hear more than you’d think. After a deep sweat, a cold dip, and that dreamy floaty feeling, it’s easy to wander off without your towel, shoes, changing robe — or even your underwear (yes, really). With over 10 sauna locations running each week, we’re picking up 10–15 forgotten items weekly, and while we love creating space for rest and renewal, we’re not set up to run a full-time lost property service. So, here’s how we’re keeping things simple and sustainable:
Thu 1 May 2025 · Danny
Cold Shock Proteins: What Happens to Your Cells During Cold Water Immersion
You might’ve heard of heat shock proteins — those handy little molecules that help our bodies cope with stress like exercise or high temperatures. I picture them as a kind of school caretaker or janitor sweeping away all the crud from our cells.
Tue 22 Apr 2025 · Danny
Can Cold Water Help You Lose Weight? The Surprising Truth About CWI & Fat Burning
If you've been hearing the buzz about cold water immersion (CWI) and its health benefits, you're not alone. From ice baths to sea dips, more and more people are diving in—and not just for the mental clarity and energy boost. There's growing interest in how cold water might support weight loss, and the science behind it is actually pretty exciting. Let’s get into it.
Tue 22 Apr 2025 · Danny
Inflammation Isn’t the Enemy: Rethinking Cold Water, Recovery & Resilience
We hear it all the time — inflammation is bad. Something to fight, reduce, suppress. But that’s only half the story. Especially if you’re into movement, nature, cold water, or sauna — it’s worth understanding what inflammation actually is, and why you might not always want to switch it off. Because when it comes to cold immersion after exercise, the timing and intention matter more than you think.
Tue 22 Apr 2025 · Danny
Cold Water Immersion & The Lymph Network: How It Helps Your Body Flush & Fight
You might have heard people talk about the benefits of cold water immersion – from morning cold showers to wild dips in rivers and seas. But what’s actually happening inside your body? One of the unsung heroes in all this is your lymphatic system – and cold water plays a surprisingly powerful role in helping it do its job.
Tue 22 Apr 2025 · Danny
Cold Water Immersion & Immunity – What’s Really Happening?
A cold dip can wake up your immune system and protect long-term health. When you take to the cold water there’s a fascinating chain reaction inside your body that does far more than just wake you up. Cold water immersion (CWI) is increasingly being studied for its powerful effects on immune function, inflammation, and long-term health. Here’s what’s going on under the surface:
Sun 20 Apr 2025 · Danny
Hormetic Stress: Why We Choose Discomfort
Sauna, Cold, Fasting & Breathwork – What’s the Point?
Sun 20 Apr 2025 · Danny
Who Should Be Careful With Cold Water Immersion?
While cold water dips can benefit almost all people, there are situations where caution is essential. Your nervous system is doing some serious toggling between stress and calm—so it’s important to build up gradually. Whatever you have going on: The key is to acclimatise yourself to the cld shock slowly incrementally over time so that the shock is diminished and your system is not too stressed.