44. Benefits of Heat Exposure

“What we see from heat exposure from saunas and whatnot is an improvement in our overall health,” explains host Dr. Andrew. There are many wellness tactics to boost your health, including temperature exposure. With this in mind, Dr. Andrew shares the benefits of heat and its positive effects on the body.

 

If you have access to a sauna, Dr. Andrew highly recommends using it. Not only does soaking in saunas have cardiovascular benefits, but they can release chemicals like endorphins that improve our overall moods. Although it may be tough to find the time, experiencing extreme heat can allow you to optimize your health and live your best life. 

 

Whether soaking in a hot tub or a bath, it’s beneficial to expose yourself to heat. Learn more about reducing all-cause mortality, the multiple advantages of saunas, and how heat can be synonymous with cell repair.

 

Quotes

• “What we see from heat exposure from saunas and whatnot is an improvement in our overall health.” (2:47-2:52 | Dr. Andrew)

• “The sauna needs to be really warm because it needs to make it challenging for you to be there. It needs to challenge your respiratory system and body to try and cool itself down because of the hot environment.”  (9:23-9:36 | Dr. Andrew)

• “Exposing yourself to the heat causes chemical mediators to be released within our body and bloodstream, like endorphins. And as a result, we may experience an increase or an improvement in our mood.” (11:52-12:06 | Dr. Andrew)

• “How we function at a cellular level can impact how we function on a more macro and grand level.” (14:38-14:45 | Dr. Andrew)

• “I'm so passionate about trying to be proactive in our health and optimize things from the get-go. Because the quality of your life will be much higher as a result of that.” (21:20-21:33 | Dr. Andrew) 

 

Links

https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-and-health-benefits-of-deliberate-heat-exposure/

https://hubermanlab.com/deliberate-heat-exposure-protocols-for-health-and-performance/

https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpregu.00115.2017#:~:text=Heat%20stress%20improves%20skeletal%20muscle,to%20heat%20stress%20(44)

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