Negative effects
- Weakening of the immune system. No matter how hard we try to preserve our immune system, it weakens with the onset of cold weather. Therefore, in autumn and winter, a person is more likely to catch some kind of infection, flu or other disease.
- Asthma. Her seizures may be more common among people who have respiratory problems. But an asthma attack can also occur in a healthy person, as inhaling cold air through the mouth can cause lung spasm. Therefore, breathe through your nose and wrap yourself in a scarf.
- Migraines. At cold temperatures, atmospheric pressure drops, which can trigger migraines. If you’re addicted to it, it’s worth keeping your head warm.
- Decreased libido. A lack of sunlight affects the amount of the hormone of happiness, serotonin, in our body. In addition, cold negatively affects neurotransmitters. All this suppresses sexual desire.
Positive effects
- Fat is burned quickly. Scientists have proven that cold helps the body to fight fat deposits quickly and effectively. Low temperature promotes the production and storage of useful brown fat, and the burning of white adipose tissue.
- Reducing muscle inflammation. People who exercise at low temperatures recover from active activities much faster than those who exercise in the heat. Cold removes inflammation and reduces soreness.
- Improving brain activity. Scientists have proven that when it’s cold, our brain is able to work better. When it’s freezing, raining or snowing outside, making decisions makes learning much easier, as the brain has access to fresh oxygen.
Cold is not always about hypothermia and diseases. To get the necessary benefits, it is important to be able to use it correctly.
Despite the fact that cold can have a positive effect on our body, it is important to remember the rules that will protect you from hypothermia: before you go outside, eat something hot. Ideally, soup with meat, forget about smoking in the cold – this can lead to vasospasm, throw out winter narrow shoes, as they disrupt the blood circulation of the feet.