Feeling drained by the monotonous days of the coronavirus pandemic? Revitalize with the Vet Cool Shower Challenge for a surge of energy!
Starting May 11th, restrictions ease slightly, but travel, family fun, and sports remain on hold. This sameness saps your energy, dampens your mood, and scatters your focus.
Dr. Mariette Boon, a physician and scientist at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), and Annushka de Graaf, a certified nutrition and lifestyle coach, created the Vet Cool Shower Challenge from May 11 to 17.
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The aim is to help you feel fitter, more positive, and energized amid lockdown stress—while making weight loss easier.
Research, including Dr. Boon's studies at LUMC, shows cold exposure activates brown fat (your body's natural heater), ramping up fat burning. It also sharpens alertness, boosts 'happy hormones,' and strengthens immunity—perfect for these times!
Follow @kou_als_medicine on Instagram for a 7-day buildup from 20 seconds to 90 seconds of cold showers. Get daily motivation, facts, and proven health benefits.
Participation is at your own risk. Consult your doctor if you have doubts or health issues.
