Rhonda Patrick on the Crazy Brain Benefits of Saunas
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Sure, the sauna FEELS good, but don't forget about the brain benefits: observational trials have shown reductions in Alzheimer's & dementia risk, and emerging research suggests that a sauna protocol may even have anti-depressive effects that last up to 6 weeks from a single session!
In this video, expect to learn:
- How heat shock proteins seem to reduce Alzheimer's disease risk — at least based on observational evidence.
- How long heat shock proteins are elevated after a sauna session
- How the sauna boosted Rhonda's stress tolerance in grad school
- How the sauna boosts mood via increased sensitivity to endorphins
- How a single sauna session could created anti-depressive effects that last up to 6 weeks in a small pilot trail
- How a sauna habit may reduce chronic inflammation
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Sauna News
- Sauna use extends healthspan.
- Sauna bathing ameliorates the harmful effects of high stress occupations.
- US Saunas Incapable of Reaching Temps Necessary for Theraputic Effects?
- New comprehensive analysis of the literature by @LaukkanenJari shows frequent sauna use may reduce the risk of heart disease, neurocognitive diseases.
- People who used the sauna 2-3x per week had a 12% reduction in stroke risk & people who used the sauna 4-7x per week reduced their stroke risk by 62%.
