MED2029 (SENT ON BEHALF OF DR. KAUSHAL NANAVATI) -- Weekly Wellness PEARL

[Barbara Glover]

Good morning,

Each weekly message includes a technique that can support your well-being and is grounded in scientific evidence and practical application.  Incorporating these strategies into your daily routine can significantly enhance your overall health and wellness.

Cold Showers or Hydrotherapy

  *   Scientific Evidence: Cold exposure improves alertness and may enhance mood.
     *   Reference: Shevchuk, N. A. (2008). Adapted cold shower as a potential treatment for depression. Medical Hypotheses, 70(5), 995-1001.
  *   Daily Implementation:
     *   End your shower with a cold rinse.
     *   Try cold compresses to refresh.
     *   Use cold showers before study sessions.

Have a great day!

Kaushal B. Nanavati, MD FAAFP, ABOIM, ABIHM
Assistant Dean of Wellness
Director, Integrative Medicine and Survivorship
Upstate Cancer Center
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine
Upstate Medical University

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