The Benefits of Controlled Cold Exposure

Why the fuck are you torturing yourself, Peter? It's not torture, Stewie.

It's controlled cold exposure. When you hit cold water, your body fires

up brown adipose tissue, special fat that burns calories to make heat.

That kicks off lipolysis, breaking down fat and improving metabolic flexibility. Translation: better

fat burning. So you're freezing your butt off for science? Exactly.

But it's not just fat loss. Cold exposure boosts mood, focus,

and stress resilience. It spikes dopamine and norepinephrine, feel-good chemicals, so you feel sharp

and calm. Plus, better sleep, less inflammation, maybe even immune