Oleg Volkov, a cardiologist, gave recommendations to those who plan to plunge into the ice-hole in winter. Reported by Nation News.
It is better to prepare for this process in advance. According to the expert, even after Epiphany, during which it is customary to plunge into the font, many want to test their bodies with cold water. For example, avid bath attendants plunge into the ice hole after the steam room. At the same time, according to the cardiologist, these people have the necessary experience and training. Jumping spontaneously into icy water is not worth it, as it can negatively affect your health.
- To avoid this, you need to approach the issue of swimming in the ice hole with all seriousness. At least six months in advance, you need to start preparing the body for stress. To do this, you need to take a contrast shower and practice pouring cold water, - explained Oleg Volkov.
Such hardening has a beneficial effect on the protective functions of the human body. The expert noted that this only works with regular and prolonged hardening. It is also not recommended to plunge into the ice hole for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases. In addition, in preparation for such stress for the body, it is necessary to completely exclude the use of alcoholic beverages.