cold water therapy | Chase Jarvis

Jun 29

Dr. Mark Harper: Does cold water exposure really have scientific backing?

If you've been a reader of this blog or a listener of my podcast, the Chase Jarvis LIVE show, you know I'm obsessed with cold water exposure. That's what I was excited to have Dr. Mark Harper on the show to discuss new studies and stories around how cold water swimming and cold water exposure benefits the body’s overall function. Dr. Mark Harper is a consultant anesthetist at Sussex University Hospitals (UK) and Kristiansand (Norway).... read more ›

Feb 07

Cold Water Therapy: How to Get Started

If you've been following me for awhile, you probably know I'm a big fan of cold water therapy. But that didn't happen overnight. I first experienced the power of cold therapy during athletics, in the form of icing. The anti-inflammatory properties of the ice reduced swelling and improved recovery. At the time, the multitude of benefits beyond decreased inflammation remained unknown. After college and leaving a possible athletic career behind, I dove head first into photography... read more ›