In Indonesia, there's a tradition of helping people with mental health issues, stress, or anxiety by bathing them in cold water every midnight until they recover. This is usually done in a river near their home. Even a friend of mine who was dependent on antidepressants for years is now fully recovered and has stopped taking the medication.
I lived in Malang for 1yr (beasiswa at UMM), and I can tell you that a Mandi at 6am was very chilly! 'Malang dingin' was true for that time of morning, or even late at night. Brrrrrrr; but I was living in a Kos with other students.
Our water went out, so I had to buy a big plastic tub I filled with water from the garden hose. I wouldn't say the water is cold. It's somewhere between 26-30 C. I do prefer warm water for washing my hair. I can deal with «cold» water in Thailand, but not in Norway. As for you not getting viruses. Most likely it's related to Vitamin D. It's not just how much you take but getting the co-factors right and your genetic dose response. If yours is higher and you take the same dose as a friend with less, you would have better immunity. BTW, I discovered Fah Talai Jone in Thailand. Game changer! Love your videos! Oh, and I forgot. One reason why cold water is beneficial is hormesis. That also means exposing yourself to heat is beneficial. Whether it's sauna, red/near infrared light (heat lamps or belts, not panels) or constant about 30 C temperatures for a few months a year, will be beneficial. And perhaps the last one combined with «cold» water is especially good.
Mostly, I do bathing in cold water here in Indonesia. But, if suddenly you want to take a bath in hot water, just boiling it on stove. 😊 Good video, Kate 👍
Hi Kate, very nice to have virtually met you, I've been enjoying your channel for a few hours now from cold & rainy Sydney tonight...:// thnx. Just to say hello really... I spent a few weeks at The Majahapit last year, great hotel but didn't enjoy the surrounds much at all & so quite curious about you having chosen central Java? Also wonder your fav vlog editing tool too please? I suspect that I'm not that far behind you & yes, exciting
@@join6072 only if you live up high in the mountains and yes Bandung is bit cooler so I can imagine the water there is a bit colder. But in Yogjakarta it's hot climate.
Hi.. I am Indonesian. Thanks for sharing this video. I don't know that cold shower having so many benefits. I will keep having shower with cold water then..😂
I am learning English so your video was very useful for me I listen to it again and again
I'm so happy my videos can help you with your study of English.
In Indonesia, there's a tradition of helping people with mental health issues, stress, or anxiety by bathing them in cold water every midnight until they recover. This is usually done in a river near their home. Even a friend of mine who was dependent on antidepressants for years is now fully recovered and has stopped taking the medication.
I lived in Malang for 1yr (beasiswa at UMM), and I can tell you that a Mandi at 6am was very chilly! 'Malang dingin' was true for that time of morning, or even late at night. Brrrrrrr; but I was living in a Kos with other students.
Our water went out, so I had to buy a big plastic tub I filled with water from the garden hose. I wouldn't say the water is cold. It's somewhere between 26-30 C. I do prefer warm water for washing my hair. I can deal with «cold» water in Thailand, but not in Norway. As for you not getting viruses. Most likely it's related to Vitamin D. It's not just how much you take but getting the co-factors right and your genetic dose response. If yours is higher and you take the same dose as a friend with less, you would have better immunity. BTW, I discovered Fah Talai Jone in Thailand. Game changer! Love your videos!
Oh, and I forgot. One reason why cold water is beneficial is hormesis. That also means exposing yourself to heat is beneficial. Whether it's sauna, red/near infrared light (heat lamps or belts, not panels) or constant about 30 C temperatures for a few months a year, will be beneficial. And perhaps the last one combined with «cold» water is especially good.
Mostly, I do bathing in cold water here in Indonesia. But, if suddenly you want to take a bath in hot water, just boiling it on stove. 😊
Good video, Kate 👍
Yes, there were times when I boiled water for my bath.
Hi Kate, very nice to have virtually met you, I've been enjoying your channel for a few hours now from cold & rainy Sydney tonight...:// thnx. Just to say hello really... I spent a few weeks at The Majahapit last year, great hotel but didn't enjoy the surrounds much at all & so quite curious about you having chosen central Java? Also wonder your fav vlog editing tool too please? I suspect that I'm not that far behind you & yes, exciting
For editing, I use DaVinci Resolve. Good luck.
This is so interesting! I love how you're sharing all the quirks of living in Indonesia. I think your hot water heater is a great purchase!
Yeah, I'm spoiled now with my water heater but still not hot showers - just warm ones.
Thanks a lot for sharing this video ❤
My pleasure 😊
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It's not really cold water in Indonesia, lol. Cannot compare it with what cold water feels like in the West.
Some place in Indonesia have high elevation like bandung the water is cold, but true water in us more colder especially during winter time 😅😅😅
@@join6072 only if you live up high in the mountains and yes Bandung is bit cooler so I can imagine the water there is a bit colder. But in Yogjakarta it's hot climate.
Thanks Madam, but I have a question; have you ever been Toraja South Sulawesi?
Yes, for a short visit.
My son won't use hot water if there's cold water to bath
How have you been on Social Security for 40 years since age 39?
I've only been on Social Security since I turned 70. Before that, I taught English here and also worked as a tour director.
I have shower with hot water 😊
It's comfortable, right?
Cold showers are really good for your bodies right! 😅
For sure!
Hi.. I am Indonesian.
Thanks for sharing this video.
I don't know that cold shower having so many benefits.
I will keep having shower with cold water then..😂
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want hot water..... just boil it in stove hehe