Guide to Optimal Ice Bath
Measuring your deliberate cold exposure dose might help you decide what temperature & time in the ice bath is best for you.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Apr 28
- 5 min
Cold for Chronic Pain
Cold therapy provides pain relief that reduces drug use. Three cases of chronic pain relief with cold are supported by clinical evidence.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Apr 6
- 5 min
Reduce the Risks of Cold Plunge Therapy
The benefits of whole body cold water immersion are well-supported. The dangers are few. Follow these safety tips to minimize risks.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Feb 15
- 8 min
Uncommon Cold Book
Uncommon Cold is the most comprehensive book on the science of ice baths ever published. It is an essential companion to the cold plunge.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- May 12, 2023
- 14 min
Contraindications to Cold Plunging
Cardiovascular, neurological, & cold allergy contraindications suggest that ice baths can be dangerous under some conditions.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Nov 25, 2022
- 13 min
Q: "Should I Shiver in the Ice Bath?"
Cold thermogenesis can be shivering muscles or non-shivering brown fat. Which is better? Follow this guide to get more from your ice bath.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Nov 18, 2022
- 9 min
Don't Cold Overdose: Hypothermia, Frost Bite, & Brain Fog
Use these precautions to avoid frostbite, brain fog, & hypothermia from an ice bath overdose.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Sep 2, 2022
- 10 min
Hormesis for Health
Ice baths increase blood pressure in the short term, but may reduce hypertension in the long term.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Jul 16, 2022
- 9 min
Precool Your Workout
Boost peak exercise performance & increase endurance by precooling with an ice bath before your workout.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- May 7, 2022
- 11 min
Be Your Own Hero
The ice bath can help train you for a your own Hero's Journey. You will emerge feeling like a different, better person.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Apr 13, 2022
- 4 min
Ice bath Eases Pregnancy
Marisa discovered some surprising benefits of ice baths late into the 3rd trimester of her pregnancy.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Mar 11, 2022
- 5 min
Can You Microdose the Ice Bath?
Short, frequent ice baths can help manage anxiety by strengthening stress response.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Feb 20, 2022
- 3 min
Are You Getting Enough Vasoconstriction?
Ice bath vasoconstriction may improve digestion, circulation, & sexual function. For vasodilation, dry sauna, not hot tub.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Jan 30, 2022
- 5 min
Cold Showers vs Ice Baths
Cold pressor tests confirm that a whole body ice bath can lift mood more than the partial immersion typical of a cold shower.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Nov 30, 2021
- 3 min
Return on Ice Bath Investment
The Morozko Pro ice bath is an excellent investment for trainers, medical professionals, and wellness spas.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Mar 28, 2021
- 5 min
Getting Started in Cold Plunge Therapy
Cold therapy provides a myriad of metabolic and psychological benefits. This post tells you how to get started and avoid some of the risks.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Mar 14, 2021
- 6 min
Magnesium is Critical for Cold Thermogenesis
Ice baths can deplete bones of magnesium. Add Epsom salt to your Morozko ice bath to promote transdermal absorption of magnesium.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Aug 25, 2019
- 7 min
Cryotherapy vs Ice Bath
Frigid air cyrotherapy comes with a risk of frostbite. Ice bath cryotherapy does not.
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