A recent social media fad has been the Plunge. You may have seen people hopping into a bath tub or a whiskey barrel filled with ice cold water...let's be honest that doesn't sound fun at all. Regardless, as I was watching this phenomenon take place I started to wonder if there was any data related to the benefits on the opposite side of the spectrum - the sauna. Thankfully, there are benefits to both, however with my nature the idea of a cold plunge just sounds flat out miserable. Thus, today's episode explores the basics of the science behind the sauna and protocols one can follow to maximize their general health and prevention of neurodegenerative disease through implementing a sauna routine into their wellness regimen.
Sources: https://hubermanlab.com/deliberate-heat-exposure-protocols-for-health-and-performance/
