FoundMyFitness #014 Sauna Use and Building Resilience to Stress with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
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Sep 11, 2015 
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Heat Stress Builds Longevity
- Heat stress from sauna triggers hormetic stress that strengthens cellular stress responses.
- This builds resilience to aging by activating longevity-promoting mechanisms like heat shock proteins.
Sauna Mimics Cardiovascular Exercise
- Sauna heat raises heart rate to levels seen in moderate exercise, mimicking cardiovascular benefits.
- This is linked to reduced cardiovascular disease mortality with frequent sauna use.
Heat Acclimation Enhances Endurance
- Heat acclimation from sauna improves endurance by increasing plasma volume, blood flow, and thermoregulation.
- These adaptations reduce cardiovascular strain and improve muscle oxygen delivery during exercise.