On January 19, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. On this day, people plunge into a font or an ice hole.
But such a procedure is only suitable for a prepared person, otherwise the body will experience serious stress. Therefore, it is important not only to start preparing in advance, but also to remember some rules.
Psychiatrist and narcologist Vitaly Kholdin spoke about this in more detail, writes Moskovsky Komsomolets.
As Holdin noted, you need to eat a hearty meal before such an event.
It is advisable to do this a few hours before dipping.
Also, before approaching the ice hole, it is important to warm up and rub your body with a towel.
Immediately after the procedure, you should put on warm and dry clothes and drink a warm drink.
Under no circumstances should you consume alcohol.
The event itself is stressful for the body, and alcohol will only worsen the situation and put extra strain on the heart. As a result, there is a risk of death.
