Settling into your airplane seat on your way home from a relaxing tropical vacation can be among the best feelings in the world. You bring home a relaxed body, calm mind, and glowing skin, and hopefully, leave the parasites behind, but what happens if you don’t? Whenever traveling to warm exotic destinations it is critical… Read more
Cold Plunge Articles
Burn Out and Your Cortisol Levels: How to Regulate Cortisol Levels Throughout the 24 Hour Cycle with the Aid of a Sauna
Sleepless, yet anxiety-filled nights, or mornings and days where there is little to no available energy to complete important tasks are just a few symptoms from having dysregulated cortisol levels. Perhaps waking up throughout the night or far too early in the morning leaving you groggy throughout the day is the way that dysregulated cortisol… Read more
Convert White Fat to Brown Fat With a Sauna: New Studies Demonstrate that You Can Increase Mitochondria With Heat Alone
Does the color of your body fat really matter? As absurd as this question may seem, the reality remains, that yes the color does matter. The color of your body fat does play a role in your overall health and how fast your body ages. Multiple studies have demonstrated that unequivocally we should all be… Read more
Can the Use of a Sauna Convert White Fat to Brown Fat? If So, Why is This Conversion Important For Your Health
Does the thought of exposing yourself to extreme cold seem deeply unappealing? Then you are not alone. Until recently it was believed that between the two different types of contrast thermotherapy (sauna versus cold plunge), only the latter of the two was known to effectively convert white fat to brown fat. Emerging evidence suggests that… Read more
Who Should Avoid Using a Sauna Altogether: An Exploration Into Anhidrosis
There is no question that saunas are wildly beneficial in the treatment of very specific disorders as well as for overall health, and potentially longevity.There are over 12,000 studies that have been published in peer reviewed journals that tout the benefits of sauna, including the regular use of saunas to decrease all-cause mortality. There are… Read more
Male Fertility and Regular Sauna Use: Does Sauna Use Lower Sperm Count?
There is no coincidence that the testicles exist outside of the body, and this is relevant because this organ is dramatically affected by heat. In fact, testicles need to be several degrees cooler than the rest of the body. When it comes to a discussion regarding sauna use it is important to consider sperm production… Read more
Thermoregulation, Hormesis, and Regular Sauna Use: Why Heat Therapy Can Be Effective in the Treatment of Such a Vast Array of Ailments
It may seem baffling that sauna use is associated with the amelioration of such a vast diversity of ailments; almost at times as if sauna bathing is touted as a cure-all. From improved heart health, Fibromyalgia, Psoriasis, to better hormonal function, this is just a few conditions that are positively affected by regular sauna use. … Read more
Healthy Weight Loss for Men and Women Between the Ages of 19-25 Years: Studies Show that Sauna Use May be the Answer
Attaining and maintaining a healthy weight or body mass index (BMI) for young people can feel like a battleground: The duel between the prolific availability of fast foods combined with an overall increase in sedentary lifestyle among America’s youth, juxtaposed with unrealistic beauty standards, can lead to the ingestion of weight loss promoting pharmaceutical products,… Read more
How Do Saunas Affect Hormone Regulation?
Regular sauna affects so many aspects of human physiology, including the chemical messengers that travel throughout the body called hormones. There are over 50 different types of hormones in the body, mostly produced within the endocrine (glandular) system, so it is necessary to narrow down which hormones are most positively, or negatively, affected by regular… Read more
The Health Benefits of Using a Cold Plunge Regularly
In stark contrast to a sauna that feels warm and inviting, the very thought of a cold plunge can send shivers down your spine. There is a level of stoicism required to take the plunge into the cold on behalf of each participant. It is not for the faint of heart, and yet similar to… Read more