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Cold-dips, cold water therapy and ice plunges have all seen quite a boom in popularity recently, hot and cold-water therapy is a ritual that has been around for centuries, however it has been growing an increased interest over the past few years, with partakers saying it can boost your mood, your energy, and even help with depression, anxiety and menopause! But is there any science behind it, are these benefits genuine or just a coincidence? WHAT IS COLD WATER THERAPY/COLD DIPS? Cold dips or cold-water therapy means immersing your body in cold water (any water that’s less than 15°C). To give you a rough idea, the water coming from your cold tap at home will be less than 20°C (and...

As we all know this past year has been beyond the unexpected, and merely surviving it is quite a triumph. With restrictions in place on travel, borders, schools and social distancing, it’s no surprise that exercise was also one of the many things that became restricted and more difficult to achieve. In turn this causes an increase in feelings of anxiety, depression and stress. A survey published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that 22.4 per cent of active Canadians became less active during the pandemic. However, with the restrictions in place on outdoor, studio and gym workouts, there was a surge towards online based exercise classes and coaching. Turning your food tins in your cupboards into...