ELI5 Ice Baths & Warm Showers - what are the benefits?

ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

How effective are ice baths and what are the benefits? How did they become so popular? Is it wrong to take a hot shower after a big meal? Is there danger from taking a shower in a thunderstorm?

... we explain like I'm five

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