Combined cold-water immersion and breathwork may be associated with improved mental health and reduction in the duration of upper respiratory tract infection - a case-control study.

IF 1.3 4区 医学 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Jan Czarnecki, Katarzyna Nowakowska-Domagała, Łukasz Mokros
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Abstract

A polar plunge is a term referring to an ice-cold water immersion (CWI), usually in the winter period. It is also a part of a specific training program (STP) which currently gains popularity worldwide and was proven to display paradigm-shifting characteristics. The aim of this study was to compare the indices of mental functioning (including depression, anxiety, mindfulness) and duration of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) measured among the study participants. A set of questionnaires was distributed via the Internet. Participants declaring regular STP practice were selected (N = 77). Two groups were matched based on a case-control principle: the first one (the control group) comprised participants who did not declare nor CWI practice, nor STP practice. The second one comprised participants declaring regular CWI practice only. The CWI only group displayed better mental health indices and shorter URTIs compared to the control group. Moreover, the STP group also displayed better general mental health, less somatic complaints, and shorter URTIs compared to the CWI only group. This study suggests the existence of CWI's potential in boosting mental health and immune system functioning, however when complemented by a specific breathwork, this potential can be increased. However, further research is required.

冷水浸泡和呼吸工作相结合可能与改善心理健康和缩短上呼吸道感染持续时间有关--一项病例对照研究。
极地暴跌是一个术语,指通常在冬季进行的冰水浸泡(CWI)。它也是一项特殊训练计划(STP)的一部分,该计划目前在全球范围内广为流行,并被证明具有范式转换的特点。本研究旨在比较研究参与者的心理功能指数(包括抑郁、焦虑、正念)和上呼吸道感染(URTI)持续时间。研究人员通过互联网发放了一套调查问卷。研究人员选择了定期进行 STP 实践的参与者(N = 77)。根据病例对照原则,将参与者分为两组:第一组(对照组)包括未申报也未进行 CWI 或 STP 实践的参与者。第二组由只定期进行 CWI 练习的参与者组成。与对照组相比,只练习 CWI 的一组显示出更好的心理健康指数和更短的 URTI。此外,与只练习 CWI 的组别相比,STP 组也显示出更好的总体精神健康状况、更少的躯体不适和更短的 URTI。这项研究表明,CWI 在促进心理健康和免疫系统功能方面具有潜力,但如果辅以特定的呼吸法,这种潜力会更大。不过,还需要进一步的研究。
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International Journal of Circumpolar Health
International Journal of Circumpolar Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生
CiteScore
2.10
自引率
15.40%
发文量
51
审稿时长
6-12 weeks
期刊介绍: The International Journal of Circumpolar Health is published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the Circumpolar Health Research Network [CircHNet]. The journal follows the tradition initiated by its predecessor, Arctic Medical Research. The journal specializes in circumpolar health. It provides a forum for many disciplines, including the biomedical sciences, social sciences, and humanities as they relate to human health in high latitude environments. The journal has a particular interest in the health of indigenous peoples. It is a vehicle for dissemination and exchange of knowledge among researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and those they serve. International Journal of Circumpolar Health welcomes Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Short Communications, Book Reviews, Dissertation Summaries, History and Biography, Clinical Case Reports, Public Health Practice, Conference and Workshop Reports, and Letters to the Editor.
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