#96 The Power of Cold Exposure and Heat Therapy for Resilience and Recovery

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Welcome to episode #96 of the MindCep Podcast, We’re going to talk about how to use cold exposure and heat therapy for recovery and resilience.

In this episode, I explore the benefits and methods of using cold exposure and heat therapy for recovery and resilience. I explain how these techniques can improve your health, performance, and mood by influencing your nervous system, hormones, and immune system. I also share some practical tips on how to safely and effectively incorporate cold and heat into your daily routine.

Some of the topics I cover are:

• The science behind cold exposure and heat therapy, and how they affect your body and brain
• The best times and temperatures to use cold and heat, and how to adjust them to your individual needs and goals
• The advantages of alternating between cold and heat, and how to create a contrast therapy protocol
• The role of mindset, breathing, and movement in enhancing the effects of cold and heat
• The common mistakes and risks to avoid when using cold and heat, and how to prevent them

Here are some sources that I used for this episode:

- The Science & Use of Cold Exposure for Health & Performance by Huberman Lab Neural Network Newsletter

- How do heat and cold therapy affect metabolic health? by Levels

- Hot and cold therapy benefits explained by WHO Magazine

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DISCLAIMER: The information I provide to the podcast listeners of MindCep is based on my own research and personal experience. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Not all information is factual or has scientific evidence to support it. I am simply sharing the best information I can find and finding valuable content to help you improve your mental health and well-being.