Winter Swimming The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life First Edition by Susanna Søberg ISBN 1529417465 978-1529417463

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ISBN 10: 1529417465

ISBN 13:  978-1529417463

Author: Susanna Søberg

 A beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a thorough account of why it provides such a boost to body and soul.

Whether in lake, lido, river or sea, we know the benefits of swimming outdoors and in nature – environmentally friendly and accessible, it can influence our happiness, our energy and our inner tranquility, and give us that winter glow.

Danish scientist Dr Susanna Søberg leads us step by step into the icy water and explains the “cold-shock response”, the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts to very cold temperatures through the winter season. Not only do our circulation, heart, lungs and skin respond positively, but our immune system, metabolism and mental health too. In particular she explains how our “brown fat” is activated to benefit multiple health conditions.

Winter swimming is fast becoming one of our most popular pastimes. This beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world shows how it can have a significant positive impact on our physical and mental health, confidence and well-being, providing such a boost to body and soul.

Table of contents:

 Introduction
Chapters
Winter Swimming Through Time
Why Swim in the Winter?
The Where, How and When of Winter Swimming
Baptism by Fire
The Cold-Shock Response
Cold Acclimatization
Brown Fat
On Your Own or with a Club?
Danger and Safety in Cold Water
Does It Make You Healthier?
What We Can Learn from Our Ancestors
Winter Swimming and Mental Health
In the Sauna
Additional Sections
Afterword
Acknowledgements
References
Picture Credits
About the Author and Translator

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