It is believed that hardening strengthens the immune system and helps cope with seasonal colds. How useful is this method and where to start to practice it, says Roman Ivanov, a doctor and expert at the Hemotest Laboratory.
What are the benefits of hardening
Hardening is the effect of cold on the body. The method increases the body’s immunity and endurance, its adaptation to environmental conditions and resistance to disease, and also strengthens the nervous system. If people who practice hardening are exposed to cold weather, they can adapt faster.
In order for the procedures to be beneficial and not cause illness, their intensity must be increased gradually. This rule is especially important for those who decide to start hardening themselves in the fall: during the cold season, immunity usually decreases, people spend more time indoors, in close groups, where the risk of contracting an infection is much higher. If you further “weaken” your health by improper hardening, that is, starting abruptly and with low temperatures, you can make the body worse.
It is also important to remember that hardening has contraindications: oncological pathologies, acute and chronic infections, cardiovascular diseases, including high blood pressure.
What is hardening?
There are several types of hardening, each of which has its own characteristics and rules.
Aerotherapy, or air hardening is one of the easiest ways to strengthen the body. You can start with short walks in the fresh air. This can be 10-15 minutes, then they can be gradually increased to 2-2.5 hours. In autumn, air hardening should be done with caution. In most regions of Russia at this time the weather is already quite cold. If you feel able to practice aerotherapy, be sure to dress for the weather, choose comfortable shoes and wear hats.
Another type of hardening associated with water. This can be wiping with a damp towel or sponge, or a contrast shower. Regardless of the type of water procedures, you need to perform them gradually, listening to your feelings. Adults can start with 30 seconds and douse themselves with fairly cold water, approximately 8–12 °C. But children and older people need to be careful and start with a temperature of 34–35 °C. You can start hardening procedures when a person is completely healthy. It is advisable to do this after consulting a doctor.
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2023-10-04 09:47:02
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