Living in the South

[Wandering Man]

I live in Southern Texas. Not Deep South Texas, but far enough south that I get annoy my Northern friends with pseudo complaints of having to mow the grass in January.

When this news story popped up this evening, I had to wonder if there might be health benefits to living in the frozen North:

http://www.crossroadstoday.com/story/34383676/cryotherapy-comes-to-victoria

The video showed a man standing in front of large tanks of nitrogen extolling the benefits of dropping the skin temp to 50 degrees. The cold "forces everything into the core."

Somehow that's supposed to be healthy for you.

So, I guess the path to longevity is through the frozen tundra.

I hope all of you beeks complaining about your cold February's will remember that those of us in the south must pay for the benefit you get for free.

Now, Go for a quick run outside and be healthy!

[Les]

I could use this!

[efmesch]

I would rather stick with those unhealthy, warm winters.  From what I saw, that cryotherapy would give me more "cry" than "therapy".

[Perry]

In Edmonton we called it "fetchin the wood for the stove".

[Wandering Man]

I would rather stick with those unhealthy, warm winters.  From what I saw, that cryotherapy would give me more "cry" than "therapy".

 

[CBT]

I was 11 years old before I found out my name wasn't  get wood.

[Bakersdozen]

Some folks believe that you can get sick by going outside and getting chilled or cold.  Yes, they really do and I work with some.  During cold and flu season it can be beneficial to breath in cold air that can kill germs that are lurking in your nose and on your face.
Cold never hurt anyone as long as you have the proper clothing. 

"get wood"