Not waking up properly in the morning and not resting in the evening. That saps nerves and strength. A Kneipp espresso can help.
If you have a hard time waking up in the morning, you can use a so-called Kneipp espresso to stimulate blood circulation and get your body going. Just like cold showers, the method also activates the immune system and metabolism.
It is sufficient to fill a sink with cold water at a temperature of twelve to 18 degrees Celsius and immerse your forearms for 30 to 40 seconds. If you want, you can also dab your neck and face with cold water. This is where the cardiovascular and respiratory center is located, which is stimulated by it.
Cold cast as a sleeping pill
The cold cast can not only replace coffee in the morning, but also the sleeping pill in the evening. The cold water helps to lower the body temperature. This is exactly what happens when you fall asleep: veins and blood vessels dilate to release heat, the temperature drops.
The positive effect of cold arm baths was confirmed in a meta-study by the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich. Nine out of 14 studies showed that the Kneipp method not only supports the natural sleep rhythm, but also leads to significant improvements in mild cardiac insufficiency, menopausal symptoms, chronic venous insufficiency and hypertension.
However, if you frequently have cold hands and feet, you should not do cold showers. Cold hands can indicate circulatory problems, which can be made worse by pinching.
