Thomas P Seager, PhDJun 306 min readDeceptive Marketing & Warranty ExclusionsBusiness practices in the high-end cold plunge industry are a mess. So, we're going to fix it. Summary In the last five years since...
Thomas P Seager, PhDJun 168 min readCortisol ControversiesDo ice baths cause a dangerous cortisol spike that will burn out your adrenals? Or are some social media influencers pulling your leg?
Thomas P Seager, PhDJun 27 min readCold Plunge ResearchA new Cold Plunge Research Conference will bring expertise from Eastern European countries to Phoenix AZ in June 2025.
Thomas P Seager, PhDMay 265 min readIce Bath Benefits at Colder TemperaturesThere is no optimal ice bath temperature. Metabolic benefits are found in a cold plunge, but for heart rate variability, go colder.
Thomas P Seager, PhDMay 199 min readHypertension & Ice Baths The most important contraindication to cold plunge is hypertension. Nitrates, dry sauna, & exercise might help counteract adverse effects.
Thomas P Seager, PhDMay 127 min readQuit Metformin to Better Manage Blood GlucoseWithout metformin, ice baths stimulate mitochondrial repair, restore insulin sensitivity, & reverse Type 2 diabetes Summary Although...