8. Cold Water: The Key to Weight Loss ? (Part two)

Could turning the thermostat down really help us manage everything from our weight to our blood pressure? Our Mother daughter duo review the science behind the many ways we can cool ourselves down - everything from drinking that cold water to swimming in it!

Episode Show Notes

0:00 – A reminder of where we got to in part one.

1:05 – Diving a little deeper into the science; what happens when we drink ice-cold water?

2:55 – Water intoxication and a “Wii for your wee”- the dangers of drinking too much water.

4:00 – Benefits of cold-water swimming.

4:55 – Dangers of cold-water swimming, including death. What’s the role of the involuntary gasp?

Here’s an additional, science-filled, review of the plusses and minuses of cold water swimming.

8:20 – A reminder about BMR.

8:30 – who was brave enough to spend 8-10 hours every day with the thermostat turned down?

9:05 – What’s the difference between white and brown fat?

10:00 – The importance of brown fat in cold-related weight loss.

11:05 – The unexpected benefits of experiments with cold air!

11:35 – How might this relate to various types of cryotherapy such as ice baths and RICE?

12:35 – Tempted to try taking a daily cold shower? just be careful you’re not too hot when you get in.

14:10 – Our duo’s conclusions.

as always, a reminder that although the science and discussion is provided in good faith, our podcast is for entertainment purposes only - always seek medical advice when considering diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes.