Tempering: as I suffered, bled to health

Hardening not only strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of colds and viral diseases, but also gives strength, fights stress, fatigue and apathy - well, that according to its adherents. Cold procedures also affect the skin: make it elastic, stress and get rid of cellulite.

Tempered as possible if you do not have colds, heart disease and blood vessels.

You need to start preparing in the summer. All procedures should be regular (every day) and go on increasing. Do not think that you just need to run out into the street naked, jumping in the snow, or pouring the bucket of cold water. No, it all starts at home. That's what we tried out on himself.

Walking around the house barefoot

Recommend starting with a 10-15 minute walk across the cold floor. If your home carpet, then it is not necessary to go barefoot - roll it. Here is the point: the naked bottom, and the top is better to warm, not to get sick.

Washing with cold water

Start with warm water and gradually lower degree. People with dry skin with ice water washing is contraindicated.

air baths

Open the windows or exit to the balcony. Start standing with 5-10 minutes. Choose an easy clothes.

Sponging with cold towel

Initially, wet a towel with warm water and rub the whole body. Gradually reduce its temperature.

Cold and hot shower

This method of hardening - is one of the most radical. The main rule - to switch the water quickly, without tightening. Alternate hot, warm, cold water. Begin as follows: 30 seconds of hot water, warm 10 seconds, 5 seconds cold water. When the body is accustomed, clean warm water. Increase the time as habituation.

wiping snow

Wiping the snow is worth 3-4 times a week. People suffering from skin diseases, rubbing contraindicated. Snow should be loose, so as not to scratch the skin. Before the procedure, make a small charge to heat the body. If the feet or the body began to freeze, you need to finish the procedure.

Walking in the snow

Bare feet. Start with 10-15 seconds. If you feel very uncomfortable - stop.

Bathing in cold water

The method for people who are hardened for years. The main rule is: if in the process you have caught a cold - in any case, do not continue. First, cured, and then start from the beginning.

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