#014 Sauna Use and Building Resilience to Stress with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
In this episode Rhonda talks about:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (03:00) Heat stress makes the body more resilient to the stresses of aging
- (14:45) Possible mechanisms why sauna use reduces heart disease risk
- (16:45) Sauna enhances athletic endurance and muscle growth
- (28:16) Sauna use stimulates neurogenesis and improves cognitive function and mood
- (37:34) Sauna use detoxifies BPA, PCBs, phthalates, and other metals
- (51:10) Practical applications sauna use and other heat stressors like hot yoga
If you’re interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here.
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