Research & Clinical Partners

Cold plunge therapy is the paradoxical resolution to Raynaud's. While medical advice is to avoid cold or take drugs like calcium-channel blockers or Viagra to suppress vasoconstriction, these approaches merely manage symptoms without addressing root causes. Raynaud's often signals underlying hypothyroidism and loss of brown adipose tissue (BAT), which converts T4 to active T3 for thermogenesis. Cold fixes it by stimulating the body to recruit new brown fat & re-regulate the t

Therapies that target mitochondria support female fertility past 40. Sarah Kleiner had natural conception and gave birth to a healthy baby boy after only four months of regular cold water immersion therapy. Sunshine and Vitamin D also support healthy development of immune function and the brain.

Differences in sex hormones do little to modify cold sensitivity in men and women, despite popular social media posts to the contrary. Data suggests cold training has a bigger impact on women than menstrual cycle.

Ice baths help restore mitochondrial function to boost testosterone levels in women, thus improving sex health.

Ice baths benefit women by modulating metabolism, improving sex health, reducing risk of osteoporosis, & boosting mental health.

Several scientific studies suggest cold plunge therapy is safe & beneficial for pregnant women. Wim Hof breathing & sauna are not.

Cold plunge therapy reverses Hashimoto's thyroiditis by recruiting brown fat & stabilizing thyroid function.

Marisa discovered some surprising benefits of ice baths late into the 3rd trimester of her pregnancy.