Does contrast therapy reduce the benefits of sauna? | Rhonda Patrick
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Sauna use has emerged as a means to increase lifespan and improve overall health, including cardiac health. A common practice in Finland of cold exposure immediately following sauna use is referred to as contrast therapy. Research suggests that cold water immersion after sauna use provides all the same benefits as regular sauna bathing. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses various sauna protocols that differ in temperature, timing, and frequency.
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