Stacy sims cold water under 15 C harmful for women
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Dr. Stacy Sims discussed the effects of cold water exposure on women in a conversation on the . According to her, extremely cold temperatures, such as those found in ice baths, can be too cold for women because they cause severe vasoconstriction and shutdown. She recommends a more moderate temperature of around 16 degrees Celsius (approximately 55-56 degrees Fahrenheit) for women to still receive benefits such as the dopamine response without the risks associated with extreme cold exposure 1 2.
Dr. Sims suggests that women generally respond better to heat therapies, such as using saunas, which provide beneficial metabolic and physiological changes, compared to extreme cold exposure 3.
