If you want to start an argument among yoga students, just
mention the phrase "hot yoga." Love it or hate it, Hot Yoga has
spread across the globe faster than any other style—and there are
solid health benefits that few people are aware of. As a yin to the
yang that is Hot Yoga, cold therapy and cryotherapy are now the new
new thing with ice baths and freezer chambers all over social
But is heat really good for you? And what about cold? And why?
On this week's Yoga Talk Show, Lucas dives into some of the latest
research about the benefits and risks associated with heat and cold
therapy for yoga students.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: both heat and cold therapy can be dangerous and
even fatal. This is meant for informational purposes only and
should not be considered medical advice. Never practice heat or
cold therapy alone, and ideally practice under expert
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Why sweating does release toxinsHow heat can help build muscleHow heat and increase growth hormoneHow heat can improve sugar metabolismHow cold can trigger norepinephrineWhy cold is not always a smart choiceNutritional Tip of the Week:
Are black beans a good source of protein?Links & References from the Show:
Nickel,Copper, Zinc, and Lead
Arsenic& Lead
Phthalates (DEHP and MEHP) [1][2]
Reducedheart attack risk (23%-48%) – 2300 Finnish men
Increasedanti-oxidant system of the body
Improved Lipid Profile (lowers LDL and triglycerides)[1][2]IncreasedEndurance Performance (red blood cells and plasma up)
HumanGrowth Hormone 100-500% increase
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