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Cold water swimming for well-being

Cold water swimming for well-being The purpose of this paper is to discuss the health and well-being benefits of outdoor, cold water swimming.Design/methodology/approachThis paper describes the personal experience of one cold water swimmer. It also explores some of the research literature suggesting there is evidence of the benefits to the health and well-being of people of all ages.FindingsThe paper explores literature suggesting there is evidence of the benefits of “blue therapy” to the health and well-being of people of all ages.OriginalityThis paper describes the personal experience of one cold water swimmer. However, a growing body of published literature suggests there is value in “blue therapy” informing future social prescribing programmes. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Public Mental Health Emerald Publishing

Cold water swimming for well-being

Oliver, Billie
Journal of Public Mental Health , Volume 20 (2): 6 – Jul 21, 2021
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1746-5729
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10.1108/jpmh-02-2021-0027
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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the health and well-being benefits of outdoor, cold water swimming.Design/methodology/approachThis paper describes the personal experience of one cold water swimmer. It also explores some of the research literature suggesting there is evidence of the benefits to the health and well-being of people of all ages.FindingsThe paper explores literature suggesting there is evidence of the benefits of “blue therapy” to the health and well-being of people of all ages.OriginalityThis paper describes the personal experience of one cold water swimmer. However, a growing body of published literature suggests there is value in “blue therapy” informing future social prescribing programmes.

Journal

Journal of Public Mental Health – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 21, 2021

Keywords: Cold water swimming; Blue therapy; Social connection; Grief; Social prescribing

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