How to practice cold shower and what is brown fat

To practice cold showers effectively, Andrew Huberman suggests starting with a warm shower and gradually turning the water temperature down to a point that feels uncomfortably cold but is still safe to remain in. The goal is to induce mild discomfort where you have a strong desire to exit, but can safely remain without health risks 1.

He advises maintaining a state of mind that keeps you calm or challenges you mentally, similar to an exercise in mental resilience. Controlled breathing through double inhales and extended exhales can help in stabilizing your mental state 2. Practice this regularly to build stress tolerance and improve mental clarity under pressure 3.

Brown Fat: Brown fat, or brown adipose tissue, is a type of fat in the body particularly involved in thermogenesis—the process of heat production. It is activated in cold conditions to help maintain body temperature by burning energy 4. Activation of brown fat through cold exposure can potentially aid in boosting metabolism and improving energy balance 1.