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The Secret to Better Sleep? 😴

The Most Overlooked Habit For Better Sleep?

Why Cold Plunging Might Be the
Best Sleep Hack You Haven't Tried

Struggling to fall asleep… stay asleep… or wake up feeling truly rested?

We've all been there.

One of the most overlooked causes of poor sleep is elevated core body temperature and stress levels before bed — both of which work against your body's natural wind-down process.

And not everyone knows this, but cold plunging can be your quick fix for this.

How Cold Exposure Helps You Sleep Deeper:

1. Triggers Natural Melatonin Release

Cold plunging activates your body's stress response briefly, which helps increase melatonin levels naturally once your body returns to baseline.

2. Calms Your Nervous System
Cold exposure activates your parasympathetic nervous system, reducing cortisol levels and helping you feel calm and ready for bed.

3. Improves REM & Deep Sleep
Studies show that people who practice cold exposure regularly tend to get higher quality sleep — more deep and REM cycles, which are crucial for recovery.

Best Practices for Better Sleep:

➡️️ Plunge 2–3 Hours Before Bed
Avoid jumping straight from the plunge into bed. Give your body time to shift from alertness to relaxation.

➡️ Stick to 1–3 Minutes at 37–55°F
Just 1–3 minutes is enough to kickstart the recovery process and help prep your body for sleep.

➡️ Keep Your Bedroom Cool
A cold plunge followed by a hot bedroom can diminish the results. Keep your room cool for the best rest.

➡️ Track It
Try using Oura, Garmin, or even a simple journal to log your plunge time, temperature, and how you slept. You'll start noticing patterns quickly.

The Takeaway:

Sleep is the foundation of your energy, focus, mood, and recovery, and cold plunging can give you a deeper, more restorative night's sleep without relying on supplements or sleep meds.

It's simple. It's natural. And it works.

If you're tired of feeling tired, give this a try for a week and notice the difference.

It might be the simplest (and most effective) sleep upgrade you've ever tried.