The Science & Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy

Research & Clinical Partners

Lithuanian Sports University

Summit Sports & Spine

University of Utah
& Valhalla Plus

Iron Direct Primary Care

University of South Florida

Oct 18, 202210 min read

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.

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.

Aug 13, 202216 min read

Cold Therapy for Cancer

Cold exposure therapy activates brown fat and inhibits tumor growth in mice with a potency at least equivalent to most anticancer drugs.

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.

Jul 16, 202211 min read

Precool Your Workout

Boost peak exercise performance & increase endurance by precooling with an ice bath before your workout.

Jun 4, 202219 min read

Calories & Cold Exposure

Ice baths improve metabolic health. However, burning fat for weight loss requires more than deliberate cold exposure.