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The Benefits of Sauna and Exercise on the Body's Systems
1:13:35 - 1:25:01 (11:25)
A recent study tested the effects of sauna, exercise, and low blood sugar on the body's systems to determine the best timing for sauna exposure. Exercise-induced stress on the body triggers the release of endorphins, which ultimately increases efficiency in the neural circuitries and provides a better quality of life.
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A study conducted on individuals exposed them to different stimuli that could increase growth hormone.
1:13:35 - 1:16:20 (02:45)
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A study conducted on individuals exposed them to different stimuli that could increase growth hormone. They found that sauna increases growth hormone however, doing it twice a day does not lead to more growth hormone being produced.
ChapterThe Benefits of Sauna and Exercise on the Body's Systems
EpisodeThe Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure
PodcastHuberman Lab
Sauna and deliberate heat exposure have been shown to improve mood, decrease body temperature and aid with the transition into sleep.
1:16:20 - 1:18:57 (02:36)
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Sauna and deliberate heat exposure have been shown to improve mood, decrease body temperature and aid with the transition into sleep. Drinking plenty of water following sauna use is important regardless of the time of day.
ChapterThe Benefits of Sauna and Exercise on the Body's Systems
EpisodeThe Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure
PodcastHuberman Lab
Exercise-induced effects on endorphin release trigger a feeling of euphoria during or after working out.
1:18:57 - 1:22:48 (03:50)
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Exercise-induced effects on endorphin release trigger a feeling of euphoria during or after working out. On the other hand, the discomfort caused by exposure to heat leads to releasing dynorphin, which binds to the kappa receptor inducing downstream changes in the feel-good endorphins.
ChapterThe Benefits of Sauna and Exercise on the Body's Systems
EpisodeThe Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure
PodcastHuberman Lab
Chronic alcoholism can cause changes in dopamine receptors, making it harder for people to feel pleasure through things other than alcohol.
1:22:48 - 1:25:01 (02:12)
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Chronic alcoholism can cause changes in dopamine receptors, making it harder for people to feel pleasure through things other than alcohol. Heat exposure, on the other hand, can activate pathways that allow feel-good molecules and neural circuitries to increase in efficiency, increasing overall joy in response to life events.