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Although medicine has largely abandoned cold plunge therapy, new scientific studies support the ancient wisdom of cryotherapy.
Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Mar 30
- 6 min
Realizing Mental Potential
Certified Wim Hof Instructor Beat Brun claims that the most important benefits of cold exposure therapy are psychological.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Dec 6, 2023
- 6 min
Cold Plunge Therapy for Optimal Health
Cold water therapy can restore mitochondrial function and help maintain optimal health. Thomas P Seager, PhD & Dr. Max Gulhane explain.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Sep 10, 2023
- 6 min
Ice Bath Boosts the Brain
Ice baths protect against and promote healing of traumatic brain injury. New data from Joe Dituri PhD shows big boosts in brain activity.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Jul 23, 2023
- 10 min
Better Memory by Ice Bath
An ice bath after studying can improve retention of the lesson by consolidating memory. Opera singer Daniel Brevik demonstrates.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Jul 17, 2023
- 9 min
Ice Bath Stress: Resilience
Ice bath therapy may improve your response to stress and extend your lifespan by building psychological resilience.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Jan 7, 2023
- 13 min
Ice Baths for Mitochondrial Therapy
Protecting & restoring your mitochondria may slow or reverse ageing. An ice bath before exercise can help by stimulating mitobiogenesis.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Nov 25, 2022
- 12 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
- Nov 12, 2022
- 5 min
Epsom Salt Ice Bath - Magnesium for Mental Health
Magnesium is critical for mental health. Adding Epsom salt to your ice bath might promote transdermal absorption to lift your mood.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Nov 6, 2022
- 10 min
Brown Fat & Brain Health: Metabolism of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's is a metabolic disease associated with insulin resistance. Activation of brown fat by ice bath practice may provide protection.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Oct 18, 2022
- 10 min
Ice Bath vs Cold Plunge for Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Ice bath therapy can improve heart rate variability (HRV), but only when the water temperature is cold enough to scare you.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Jul 24, 2022
- 11 min
Ice Bath & Trauma - Treating PTSD with Cold Water Therapy
An ice bath stimulates cortisol production and shivering, both of which may be good for managing stress & resolving PTSD.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Mar 19, 2022
- 12 min
Cognition & Cold Water
Whole body cold immersion has been shown to protect brain health, even though my ice bath makes me stupid in the short term.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Dec 23, 2021
- 7 min
Depression Cured by Cold Plunge
A regular ice bath may be more effective for treating anxiety and depression than medication. Oxytocin could be key.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- May 31, 2021
- 5 min
Set Your Ice Bath to a Temperature That Frightens You
The psychological benefits of the ice bath are only found at temperatures low enough to scare you, which is why Joe Rogan plunges at 34F.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
Ice Bath Psychology
As you progress from cold showers to ice baths, you will find that the psychological benefits are found at temperatures that frighten you.
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Thomas P Seager, PhD
- Oct 13, 2020
- 5 min
Stress Inoculation Therapy
Stress inoculation training strengthens resilience by activating hormesis. An ice bath may be the ideal challenge.
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