Journal November 5, 2026
Global Edition

A Functional MD Explains Why Taking A Cold Shower Is A+ For Immunity

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I’ll go ahead and assume you’re not the person who happily jumps into an ice-cold shower during the winter months (if you are, you are much stronger than I). Perhaps you’ve unintentionally taken one or two, say, if your faucet has a malfunction that leaves you shivering under the spray. Been there; unfortunately, done that.