Take a Cold Plunge With the 8 Best Ice Bath Tubs for Major Mood and Recovery Benefits

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re looking to improve your sleep, boost your immunity, and relieve achy muscles, a shock of cold water may be your golden ticket. Personal cold plunge and ice bath tubs allow you to reboot your mind and body at home, and you now have options to suit any abode. Cold plunges are outliers in the wellness space, with proven benefits and a slew of supporters that range from the Hadids to Hippocrates (the ancient Greek physician is cited as the grandfather of cryotherapy). So one thing’s for certain: Cold plunges and ice baths have enduring appeal, and for good reason. “An icy dip triggers your body’s nervous system,” biohacking expert and HigherDose founder Lauren Berlingeri explains. “That initial shock from the cold water shifts your body into a healing parasympathetic state (a.ka. rest and digest), which promotes deep rest, whole-body relaxation, and faster recovery.” Regenerative medicine doctor, Dr. Neil Paulvin, DO, adds that ice baths can “improve our mental health by boosting dopamine and decreasing inflammation.” Celebrities like Gwenyth Paltrow, Kylie Jenner, Madonna, Bella Hadid, and Kim Kardashian have

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