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Thomas P Seager, PhD
Apr 1412 min read
Cold Plunge for Chronic Medical Conditions
Although medicine has largely abandoned cold plunge therapy, new scientific studies support the ancient wisdom of cryotherapy.
Thomas P Seager, PhD
Mar 306 min read
Realizing Mental Potential
Certified Wim Hof Instructor Beat Brun claims that the most important benefits of cold exposure therapy are psychological.
Thomas P Seager, PhD
Sep 10, 20236 min read
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.
Thomas P Seager, PhD
Jul 23, 202310 min read
Better Memory by Ice Bath
An ice bath after studying can improve retention of the lesson by consolidating memory. Opera singer Daniel Brevik demonstrates.
Thomas P Seager, PhD
Jan 7, 202314 min read
Ice Baths for Mitochondrial Therapy
Protecting & restoring your mitochondria may slow or reverse ageing. An ice bath before exercise can help by stimulating mitobiogenesis.
Thomas P Seager, PhD
Nov 25, 202213 min read
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.
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
Nov 12, 20226 min read
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.
Thomas P Seager, PhD
Nov 6, 202210 min read
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.
Thomas P Seager, PhD
Jul 24, 202211 min read
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.
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.
Thomas P Seager, PhD
Dec 23, 20217 min read
Depression Cured by Cold Plunge
A regular ice bath may be more effective for treating anxiety and depression than medication. Oxytocin could be key.
Thomas P Seager, PhD
May 31, 20216 min read
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.
Thomas P Seager, PhD
Apr 9, 20213 min read
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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