Thomas P Seager, PhDApr 65 minReduce the Risks of Cold Plunge TherapyThe benefits of whole body cold water immersion are well-supported. The dangers are few. Follow these safety tips to minimize risks.
Thomas P Seager, PhDOct 14, 20238 minCold Water Swimming: Dean Hall's Cancer CureCold water & exercise can suppress cancer. That may explain how Dean Hall's leukemia disappeared after swimming the Willamette River.
Thomas P Seager, PhDMay 12, 202314 minContraindications to Cold PlungingCardiovascular, neurological, & cold allergy contraindications suggest that ice baths can be dangerous under some conditions.
Thomas P Seager, PhDNov 18, 20229 minDon't Cold Overdose: Hypothermia, Frost Bite, & Brain FogUse these precautions to avoid frostbite, brain fog, & hypothermia from an ice bath overdose.
Thomas P Seager, PhDSep 2, 20228 minIce Baths, Hypertension & HormesisIce baths increase blood pressure in the short term, but may reduce hypertension in the long term.
Thomas P Seager, PhDJun 25, 20228 minEpsom Salt Makes Ice Baths BetterThere's more to salt water ice baths than adding a little Epsom. These are the salts we avoid, those we use, and why.
Thomas P Seager, PhDMar 19, 202212 minCognition & Cold WaterWhole body cold immersion has been shown to protect brain health, even though my ice bath makes me stupid in the short term.
Thomas P Seager, PhDFeb 20, 20223 minAre You Getting Enough Vasoconstriction?Ice bath vasoconstriction may improve digestion, circulation, & sexual function. For vasodilation, dry sauna, not hot tub.
Thomas P Seager, PhDJan 9, 20228 minThe Dangers of Deliberate Cold Exposure (Ice Bath Safety)Is deliberate cold exposure dangerous? The risks include drowning, hypothermia, and heart failure. Follow these ice bath safety protocols.