Hardening in ice water – winter swimming

With proper organization and strict observance of hygienic rules, systematic bathing in icy water, as studies have shown, has a beneficial effect on humans: the efficiency increases, the incidence of influenza, sore throat and other diseases decreases. However, it should be noted that in order to successfully confront, say, drafts and catarrhal diseases, it is not at all necessary to engage in winter swimming. Continue reading →