This week, Dr. Joy Hussain shares new insights from her sauna therapy research and its transformative potential for health. Think of heat/cold exposure as training on par with exercise or brain training. Learn how sweating impacts metabolic health, the connection between hormones and thermoregulation, and how sauna use could alleviate menopause symptoms. Dr. Hussain discusses gender differences in heat tolerance, emerging research on sweat composition, and practical ways to enhance resilience to stress. This episode challenges long-held beliefs about sweating and offers actionable tips to integrate thermal therapy into daily life.

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Key Quotes
“The act of sweating and its content is unexpectedly rich in metabolic information—we’ve only scratched the surface of its potential.”

“Regular sauna use could help menopausal women better manage hot flashes by training the thermoregulatory system.”

“Stress reduction was the number one motivation for sauna use globally—it’s a remarkable tool for mental and physical resilience.”

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