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The Best Cold Plunge & Sauna Routine (Benefits of Hot, Cold, & Contrast Therapy)


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Did you know that combining cold showers with regular exercise could reduce your sick days by a whopping 54%? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Axe breaks down the science behind cold plunging and its surprising benefits for your mind and body.


Discover:


  • The optimal temperature and duration for maximum cold plunge benefits
  • How cold exposure can skyrocket your dopamine levels by 250%
  • How cold plunging can enhance performance for athletes
  • The unexpected link between cold plunging and Type 2 diabetes management
  • Who should avoid cold plunging 
  • Expert tips for safely incorporating cold plunging into your wellness routine

  • Tune in to arm yourself with cutting-edge knowledge on this powerful health practice. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, biohacker, or simply curious about natural ways to boost your wellbeing, this episode will leave you with actionable insights to elevate your health game. Don't miss out on this cool opportunity to transform your approach to wellness!



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    0:00 Intro

    01:19 What is cold plunging?

    02:29 How often should you cold plunge?

    04:46 Benefits of cold plunging

    10:01 Who SHOULD cold plunge?

    12:10 Who should NOT cold plunge?

    20:33 Cold, hot, & contrast therapy

    30:26 What time of day is best for cold plunging?

    32:45 Top 3 do’s and don’ts of cold plunging


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    Links: 


    • https://www.hubermanlab.com
    • https://www.coldplungeculture.com
    • https://www.discovermagazine.com
    • https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org
    • https://www.cedars-sinai.org 
    • https://breakthrough-pt.com/blog/top-6-benefits-of-cold-plunges/ 
    • https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0161749 
    • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306456523002681 
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10751106/ 
    • https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/cold-plunge-after-workouts
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