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The Connection Between Dopamine and Cold Water Exposure
Cold water exposure can increase dopamine levels, leading to improved focus and potentially benefits for individuals struggling with addiction or ADHD. Serotonin-increasing drugs, such as marijuana and alcohol, may have a different effect on focus and attention.
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Cold water exposure for three to six minutes can increase dopamine levels by 2.5x, leading to increased alertness and feelings of well-being that can last for hours.
1:06:51 - 1:07:52 (01:01)
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Cold water exposure for three to six minutes can increase dopamine levels by 2.5x, leading to increased alertness and feelings of well-being that can last for hours. This can be especially beneficial for individuals struggling with addiction or ADHD when done regularly.
ChapterThe Connection Between Dopamine and Cold Water Exposure
EpisodeEliminate Brain Fog, Increase Your Focus & Control Your Motivation w/Andrew Huberman EP 1204
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Dopamine is known to be associated with pleasure, but its actual role is more complex.
1:07:53 - 1:09:24 (01:31)
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Dopamine is known to be associated with pleasure, but its actual role is more complex. After a powerful experience, dopamine levels crash, leading to an increase in the hormone prolactin, which reduces libido and sex drive.
ChapterThe Connection Between Dopamine and Cold Water Exposure
EpisodeEliminate Brain Fog, Increase Your Focus & Control Your Motivation w/Andrew Huberman EP 1204
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The use of drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, and dopamine blockers affects the brain's internal landscape and can manifest as crazy movements or behaviors in individuals with conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
1:09:24 - 1:12:59 (03:35)
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The use of drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, and dopamine blockers affects the brain's internal landscape and can manifest as crazy movements or behaviors in individuals with conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
ChapterThe Connection Between Dopamine and Cold Water Exposure
EpisodeEliminate Brain Fog, Increase Your Focus & Control Your Motivation w/Andrew Huberman EP 1204
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The use of nicotine can increase focus as it stimulates acetylcholine receptors in the brain.
1:12:59 - 1:14:11 (01:12)
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The use of nicotine can increase focus as it stimulates acetylcholine receptors in the brain. However, smoking can be harmful, and vaping is a big concern for kids.