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Sauna use for 30 minutes, two to three times per week, as hot as you can safely tolerate, can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by 27%.
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Sauna use for 30 minutes, two to three times per week, as hot as you can safely tolerate, can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by 27%. However, excessive sauna use can reduce the benefits of growth hormone release.
ChapterThe Benefits of Sauna Use: A Conversation with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
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PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Taking a cold ice bath or shower can lead to a 200-300% increase in epinephrine and dopamine, and trigger the release of heat shock proteins that help repair broken or misfired proteins in the body.
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Taking a cold ice bath or shower can lead to a 200-300% increase in epinephrine and dopamine, and trigger the release of heat shock proteins that help repair broken or misfired proteins in the body. Cold exposure can also make the endorphin receptor more sensitive, leading to increased pleasure from enjoyable events in daily life.