Hey CJ! Thanks for sharing the anecdotal correlation with your bloodwork. I’ve been trying to be better at tracking some of the changes from the cold shower/cold plunges/sauna on my heart rate monitor and the results are fascinating.
I 100% agree with the feel-good effects. To me, it feels like a jolt of electricity. The tapering effect seems to be mitigated by making the water colder. Thanks again for sharing your experience. It’s great to have an endorsement of what I wrote!