Cold water swimming for PMS & Menopause? Yes please.
Hormones are a bitch…but what if there is something that can make the symptoms of PMS and Menopause easier to manage? And what if it’s not a medication or anything we have to put inside ourselves? And what if we have fun and get in better shape while doing it? In comes cold water swimming…
On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I sat down with Professor Joyce Harper to discuss her fascinating study on the effects of cold water swimming on PMS and menopausal symptoms. Prof. Harper kicks off by sharing her background and what inspired her to dive into this unique research. We then explore what qualifies as cold water swimming and how the study was conducted, revealing interesting findings—like the differences in benefits between wearing bathing suits versus wetsuits and the optimal time women spent in cold water. The conversation delves into the potential physical and mental effects of cold water exposure and why it might alleviate certain symptoms. To wrap up, Prof. Harper offers insightful advice on aging gracefully and happily. This is a podcast for all women…and the men who love them. ;) So I hope you tune in. And if you decide to go on a cold water swimming adventure, email me and let me know. Or perhaps we can do one together? I love to swim and am a regular lap swimmer, but I wouldn’t mind giving cold water swimming a try.
Who is Professor Harper?
She’s a rockstar for women’s health! But seriously, professor Joyce Harper is an acclaimed author, researcher, and award-winning Professor of Reproductive Science at University College London’s Institute for Women’s Health. With nearly 40 years of experience in fertility, genetics, and women’s health, she founded Reproductive Health at Work, leads the Reproductive Science and Society Group, and co-leads InTune, a UK-based menopause education and support program.
Tune in here to hear how cold water swimming is useful for PMS and Menopause! (You can also access the episode on Youtube if that is your jam, at the link below.)
If hormones aren’t your jam, here’s a really interesting one on what your poop patterns can tell you about your health. If you aren’t into poop…you can try this one on how long the potential heart damage can last after a COVID infection. (It blew my mind.)
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