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

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

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🗓️ 12 August 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

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! Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok ------ 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 ------ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey everyone, welcome the Dr. Josh Axe show.
0:02.5	I'm your host, Dr. Axe.
0:04.0	And each and every week on this show, we dive deep into the science and principles behind
0:08.2	how to grow in body, mind, spirit, and take your health and your life to the next level.
0:12.7	Today I'll be talking about cold plunging, which has gained massive popularity for its
0:17.8	surprising health benefits, but also be talking about are those benefits
0:22.9	really as great as they seem and is cold plunging great for everyone? I'll also talk a little bit
0:29.5	about heat therapy, contrast therapy, and compare when you should cold plunge and when you
0:34.3	shouldn't, when you should use heat therapy like infrared sauna,
0:42.5	and when you should contrast and go back and forth between the two for results.
0:45.3	So we're going to be doing a deep dive into cold plunge today.
0:48.8	I guarantee you're going to find out some surprising information on things like,
0:51.6	is cold plunging good or bad for hypothyroidism?
0:53.7	Is it good or bad for autoimmune disease?
0:55.6	Is it good or bad for athletes? I? Is it good or bad for athletes?
1:01.6	I'll answer all that and more on today's episode. Also, before I dive into the content, make sure to subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell so you don't miss a single thing.
1:07.4	You know, we're covering topics like this every single week, along with a lot of other
1:11.3	topics such as spiritual growth, growth of your mindset and more. So make sure not to miss out.
1:18.9	All right. So what is cold plunging? Well, generally speaking, cold plunging involves
1:23.3	immersing your body in cold water, typically at the temperatures between 50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit,
1:31.8	that's around 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. And the purpose is to improve physical and mental well-being.
1:40.1	Well, as I mentioned, the optimal temperature for most people is going to be around that 50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
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