Cold Plunges & Women’s Health: Why They May Be Doing More Harm Than Good

Cold plunges are having a serious wellness moment. From social media influencers to elite athletes, the icy bath trend is being praised for everything from boosting circulation to reducing inflammation. As women we need to ask; is this actually good for out bodies?

Let’s take a look at the TCM and Western Medicine perspectives.

If your Instagram or TikTok algorithm is anything like mine, you’re probably being bombarded with advice about your nervous system. From “nervous system resets” to emotional triggers linked to unresolved trauma, social media is full of buzzwords. You’ve likely seen posts telling you to try a cold plunge, do a vagus nerve reset, or drink some magic beverage to calm your body down.

And let’s be honest — these messages hit home

But let’s slow down and ask the bigger questions;

What actually is the nervous system? Can it really be “dysregulated”? And how can Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offer a more grounded, whole-body approach?

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