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

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! -------------------- 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-... https://journals.plos.org/plosone/art... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10751... https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.or... -------------------- ABOUT DR. JOSH AXE Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist, leadership expert and highly successful entrepreneur, with a passion to help people eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. He earned his doctorate from Palmer College and his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Axe is the cofounder and CVO of Ancient Nutrition, founder of DrAxe.com, and founder of The Health Institute. His businesses have ranked on the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies. He is the bestselling author of Think This Not That, Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. He regularly teaches lectures and trains entrepreneurs on leadership, mindset, and self- development. Josh is married to his wife, Chelsea, and they have two daughters. They live between Nashville, TN and Dorado, PR and enjoy cooking, staying active swimming and cycling, and prioritize time for their faith and family. -------------------- ➕ CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Like on Facebook → facebook.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on Instagram → instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on Twitter → twitter.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on TikTok → tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ Website → https://joshaxe.com/ -------------------- DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.