In this episode, the host discusses the importance of understanding the mechanism behind how our body responds to cold and heat, and how it can help improve the effectiveness of tools like sprints, weightlifting, endurance work, flexibility, and suppleness of movement. This knowledge can help modify and adjust timing and dosage for best results.
The recent storm in Texas has caused power outages, lack of basic amenities like water, heat, and groceries. People have to rely on friends and family, causing a poor situation for those who lack resources.
Sometimes the only way to cope with the weather is to accept that it is out of your control and to embrace it as a natural occurrence that will come and go. The speaker compares this to wearing a t-shirt in snow, acknowledging that the weather is real and that it will pass.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses how research suggests that abstaining from caffeine prior to learning and then consuming it immediately afterward can improve memory retention, and shares tips on how to extract caffeine’s performance-enhancing effects.
Some winter festivals involve blowing up a snowman to signify the end of winter and the start of spring; for example, Alpin Fest in Gaylord, Michigan, replaces the act of banishing winter with writing down problems and stuffing them inside the snowman.