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When you’re sick, it’s generally best to skip the ice baths. While cold exposure can be beneficial in certain situations, it can put extra stress on your immune system, which is already working hard to fight off illness. Your body needs warmth, rest, and energy to recover—an ice bath could divert that energy away from healing.
Ice baths are great for reducing inflammation and easing muscle soreness, but they can also trigger stress responses in your body, like a temporary increase in cortisol (a stress hormone). When you’re sick, adding more stress is the last thing your body needs. Instead of helping, an ice bath could leave you feeling even more drained.
Some proponents of cold therapy suggest that brief cold exposure or cold showers might give your immune system a boost. However, this approach should be taken cautiously if you’re already feeling run-down. If you’ve just got a mild cold, a quick cool shower might give you a little pick-me-up, but a full ice bath is typically too intense and could set you back.
If you’re dealing with something more serious like the flu, a fever, or a respiratory infection, it’s wise to avoid ice baths entirely until you’re back to full health. During these times, your body needs warmth and rest. Warm baths with Epsom salts are a much better choice, offering comfort and aiding your recovery without putting additional strain on your system.
Ice baths are best saved for when you’re feeling strong and healthy. When you’re sick, your body’s priority is recovery, and cold exposure can be more of a hindrance than a help. Focus on rest, hydration, and warmth until you’re back on your feet, then you can safely return to cold therapy when you’re ready.
Coralee is a passionate health and wellness advocate with a deep understanding of holistic living. Driven by a desire to empower herself and others to achieve optimal health and well-being. Becoming a certified cold water therapy coach & Advanced Cold Water Immersion Coach in 2024. Through her writing and teachings, Coralee aims to inspire and support others on their own paths towards wellness and resilience.
