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Image. Why do we swim?. For a growing number of people the cold water is a tonic. Are they mad?.

Here are 6 great benefits. The scientific evidence is becoming hard to ignore. More and more studies are showing positive benefits to our health and wellbeing.

1: Blue Space. Just being close to water in the natural environment has been shown to make you feel happier. Evidence suggests that there is a reduction to the ‘noise’ in our minds..

2: Mood lifting. When you immerse yourself in cold water the body reacts by producing around 250% more Dopamine. This surge brings feelings of satisfaction, pleasure and focus..

3: Stress Relief. Getting into cold water takes determination. The shock of cold triggers your fight or flight system, but after a moment that stress recedes and with repeated dips, your body makes adaptions to manage stress more easily..

4: Mindfulness. The moment that you sink into that water there is nothing else on your mind. The soft fascination of the water takes over, all the background chatter disappears, and you mind clears beautifully..

.40. 5 : Anti-inflammatory. Huge amounts of Noradrenaline are released and this has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Long term dippers have reported amazing gains in health due to this. Anything from an end to depression medication to relief from chronic pain..

6: Connection. Whether you’re doing it with your partner, friends or as part of a larger group, the outcome is the same. You’ll laugh, swear and shout and most of all share..