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The United States Department of Energy says that water heating \u201caccounts for about 20% of your home’s energy use<\/a>.\u201d With that in mind, it makes sense that many American civilians have adopted the technique of the \u201cnavy shower\u201d, also known as the \u201cmilitary shower.\u201d The technique originated on naval ships in an effort to conserve scarce reserves of water. By turning on the water only to wet the body before applying soap and afterward to rinse, a significant amount of water is conserved, as the water is turned off during the soap application and lathering phase.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another method of showering and bathing popular among those of the warrior mindset is the cold shower. Popularized by Dutch motivational speaker Wim Hof, also known as The Iceman, cold therapy is reported to be mentally and physically beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A small trial by Virginia Commonwealth University found that a cold shower could relieve symptoms of depression<\/a>, boosting norepinephrine and beta-endorphin, which reduce the sensation of pain. By activating the sympathetic nervous system, the cold also reduces cytokines, which contribute to inflammation. Cold showers activate white blood cells which fight against illnesses caused by infections \u2014 so much so that people who take cold showers are less likely to take time off work or school due to illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For personal health and fitness, cold showers are beneficial for boosting resilience, metabolism, post-workout testosterone levels, and muscular recovery. During cold therapy, vasoconstriction reduces inflammation and lactic acid buildup, and when the body warms up, vasodilation draws nutrient and oxygen-dense blood into the muscular tissues. Muscle soreness is perceived to be significantly reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, the best technique for showering depends on the individual. And while there are plenty of benefits to cold showers, few can resist the comfort of a warm or hot shower after a long day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water heating is extremely important for various tasks and appliances around the home. Many homeowners are repairing their water heaters or replacing their existing units with tankless water heaters through the services of professional plumbing here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nRead David G.<\/a>‘s review<\/a> of California Plumbing<\/a> on Yelp<\/a>