Cold water can relieve stress – know what to do research and how to use it
Samira Vishwas August 26, 2025 01:24 PM

The runaway life, uncertain future and constantly increasing pressure have made stress the most common problem of today’s generation. People try to get relief by resorting to yoga, meditation, therapy and medicines. But a very simple solution is now in discussion – cold water.

Not only traditional domestic experience but also in recent scientific studies, it has been found that cold water has a positive effect on the body and brain, especially in reducing stress.

How does cold water work?

Experts say that when we come in contact with cold water – whether it is in the form of drinking, in the face washing or taking a cold shower – it affects our nervous system.

Scientific aspect:

Cold water stimulates the nerves on the surface of the body, which releases ‘feel-gud’ hormones such as endorphins and nordranalin in the brain.

This provides temporary but quick relief to the person from stress, anxiety and fatigue.

In some cases this remedy also helps to stabilize heart rate and blood pressure.

How to use cold water for stress relief?
1. To wash or splash face:

When you feel sudden nervousness, irritability or mental fatigue, closing your eyes and splashing cold water on your face 8–10 times. This can provide immediate relief.

2. Drinking cold water:

Gradually drinking a glass of cold water balances body temperature and helps in focusing.

3. Dipping cold shower or legs:

A 5–7 -minute cold shower can refreshed the body and mind after morning or tiredness. If it is not possible to take a full bath, it is also effective to dip the feet in cold water.

Which people will get the most benefits?
1. Desk work professionals:

Those who work on the screen for a long time and struggle with mental fatigue.

2. Students:

Under the pressure of examination or studies, stressed students can get mental brakes with this remedy.

3. Pregnant women or new mothers:

However, with caution, the use of mild cold water can be helpful in mental relief due to doctor’s advice.

What are precautions?

Do not drink very cold water, especially the stomach is empty or cold weather.

Respiratory or asthma patients should avoid contact with very cold water.

Close immediately when symptoms of hypothermia or excessive cold appear.

Neurocycologist says:
“Small use of cold water, such as washing face or drinking lukewarm water, refreshes the brain. It is not a medicine, but an impressive ‘mental trick’ that helps us to focus and get out of stress.”

This is not a solution, cooperation

The important thing is that this remedy of cold water is not a cure for stress, but a helpful relief measure. It is necessary to consult a doctor in the event of symptoms like long -term stress, lack of sleep, irritability or depression.

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