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Ice baths for addiction recorvery
In recent years the research into cold water therapy has only grown.
From Wim Hof putting celebrities through their paces, daytime shows like This Morning discussing their benefits, and people on social media are now taking it up themselves.
It is said this kind of therapy, can help with boosting your immune system, improving blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as reducing muscle pain and stiffness.
On top of these physical benefits, it’s also argued cold water can improve our mental health too.
With cold water plunges resulting in a surge of dopamine levels in the brain ice baths can be used for more than our physical recovery.
Over the past 500 days, Harry Beattie has been testament to this.
Harry has been documenting his journey through recovery from active drug addiction for over a year now.
I went to meet him to discuss his journey and how he feels now he’s further into his journey.
When I met him one of the first things he said was ‘I’m a drug addict, but I’m more than that.’.
This only started our conversation about recovery.
He told me how he learnt that ice baths can give off the same amount of dopamine as a single line of cocaine, after that he reached out to an ice bath company.
They agreed to send him one in return for content, and there started his journey of taking an ice bath every single day to help keep him clean and serene.
At the start of our chat he said “I’m a drug addict but I’m more than that”, we then discussed what the journey from active addiction to recovery has looked like.
Over the time Harry has been taking ice baths daily he has not only gained freedom from addiction but a family.
Harry and his girlfriend Felicity have been sober together for over 500 days now, they welcomed their baby girl 7 months ago, along with his daughter, through sobriety Harry has been able to see his son again.
After six months sober Harry documented the day he was meeting his son again for the first time in five years on his socials.
When I spoke with him he said his family is now the new motivation for his journey, he also explained how documenting his journey and speaking about how he feels each day has really helped him.
“It takes the power out of it and some of the stuff I speak about, by speaking about it has given me some of my power back.”
Using his socials as an outlet Harry has now been clean and serene for over 500 days and is now striving to hit 1000 days!
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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