8. Cold Water: The Key to Weight Loss ? (Part two)

0:00 – A reminder of where we got to in part one.1:05 – Diving a little deeper into the science; what happens when we drink ice-cold water?2:55 – Water intoxication and a “Wii for your wee”- the dangers of drinking too much water.4:00 – Benefits of cold-water swimming.4:55 – Dangers of cold-water swimming, including death. What’s the role of the involuntary gasp?Here’s an additional, science-filled, review of the plusses and minuses of cold water swimming.8:20 – A reminder about BMR.8:30 – who was brave enough to spend 8-10 hours every day with the thermostat turned down?9:05 – What’s the difference between white and brown fat?10:00 – The importance of brown fat in cold-related weight loss.11:05 – The unexpected benefits of experiments with cold air!11:35 – How might this relate to various types of cryotherapy such as ice baths and RICE?12:35 – Tempted to try taking a daily cold shower? just be careful you’re not too hot when you get in.14:10 – Our duo’s conclusions.as always, a reminder that although the science and discussion is provided in good faith, our podcast is for entertainment purposes only - always seek medical advice when considering diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes.