The Science & Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy

Research & Clinical Partners

Marius Brazaitis

Lithuanian Sports University

Dr. Jacob Perkins

Summit Sports & Spine

David Tate, PhD

University of Utah
& Valhalla Plus

Stefan Hartman, PA

Iron Direct Primary Care

Joe Dituri, PhD

University of South Florida

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Aug 1214 min read

Epsom Salt Makes Ice Baths Better...

Which salts are safe and beneficial to add to your ice bath, and which to avoid? Follow this guide to Epsom salt & other additives.

Thomas P Seager, PhD

May 199 min read

Hypertension & Ice Baths

The most important contraindication to cold plunge is hypertension. Nitrates, dry sauna, & exercise might help counteract adverse effects.

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Apr 65 min read

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.

Cold Water Swimming: Dean Hall's Cancer Cure

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Oct 14, 20238 min read

Cold Water Swimming: Dean Hall's Cancer Cure

Cold water & exercise can suppress cancer. That may explain how Dean Hall's leukemia disappeared after swimming the Willamette River.

Thomas P Seager, PhD

May 12, 202315 min read

Contraindications to Cold Plunging

Cardiovascular, neurological, & cold allergy contraindications suggest that ice baths can be dangerous under some conditions.

Don't Cold Overdose: Hypothermia, Frost Bite, & Brain Fog

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Nov 18, 20229 min read

Don't Cold Overdose: Hypothermia, Frost Bite, & Brain Fog

Use these precautions to avoid frostbite, brain fog, & hypothermia from an ice bath overdose.

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Sep 2, 202210 min read

Hormesis for Health

Ice baths increase blood pressure in the short term, but may reduce hypertension in the long term.

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Mar 19, 202212 min read

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.

Are You Getting Enough Vasoconstriction?

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Feb 20, 20223 min read

Are You Getting Enough Vasoconstriction?

Ice bath vasoconstriction may improve digestion, circulation, & sexual function. For vasodilation, dry sauna, not hot tub.

The Dangers of Deliberate Cold Exposure (Ice Bath Safety)

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Jan 9, 20228 min read

The 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.

The Science & Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy

Research & Clinical Partners

Marius Brazaitis

Dr. Jacob Perkins

David Tate, PhD

Stefan Hartman, PA

Joe Dituri, PhD

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