The pleasure of a bath, I discovered later - when my family drove to the cottage in Finland. By the cottage annexed wonderful quiet lake and sauna, which remained from the previous owners.
Since we went in the beginning of January, a time for hardening was perfect. The first time I tried the bath alone and did not dare to jump into the hole. But in front of me waited another two weeks in the snow fairy tale.
The first dive into the hole can not be compared with anything. Adrenaline gives you the head, and you glupeesh feel happy idiot. Later I read that these emotions have physiological rationale - the body goes into stress mode and released into the blood endorphins, which are responsible for the happiness.
But what is surprising - after that memorable trip to Finland for a year I was sick colds and other seasonal diseases affectionate.
This discovery motivated me to begin the path of "walrus". Before bath rebuild on the site, I began hardened soul. When the construction was finished, I quietly poured cold water in the morning.
But no shower compares to diving in the lake in the quiet frosty January night. During the years of practice, I developed a recipe for hardening, and which I will share today.
Art contrasting temperatures
Despite the fact that many people diving in the hole seem spontaneous action - it is not. That after entering the icy water do not have to be treated for months, I developed a scheme of "contrast" the soul:
1. First you need to properly steamed in a bath - hurry with running out into the street meaningless. Three calls in a steam room with small breaks enough for the body to adapt to the heat;
2. Then the body should be given a little time to "acclimatization" and get yourself in the dressing room. In fact, to catch his breath will need some few minutes;
3. Comes the climax - quick immersion into cold water. I started 15-30 seconds Spent in the hole. Over time I was able to increase the record 1 minute. Sets the bar high not advise it, because hypothermia is better not to joke;
4. In order to bring the body into feeling I put on a robe and then I go into the steam room. In the final set sit until the sweat. It means that the body is well warmed and not subject to colds.
Hangover after quenching
Dive into the hole - it is a unique feeling that I constantly spoil his annoying headache. As soon as I dive into the lake after the bathhouse as the next morning or that night overtook me migraines. At first I was convinced that my poor health simply does not allow for such "exploits", but then I get to the bottom.
And helped me with this neighbor, which deals with all kinds of methods of hardening from childhood. Hereditary walrus, so to speak. As it turned out, the cause of pain was a sharp temperature drop. Drop leads to a large pressure surges and pressure has already reminded about themselves through the pain. Get rid of the annoying effects very easily. To do this, you need to do two things:
· rinse the face with ice water;
· moisten the head.
With these simple steps, you will be able to restore the temperature balance feverish water and has a cool body.