The Minimalists 520 | Uncommon Cold
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Dec 29, 2025 
Dr. Thomas Seeger, a professor of sustainable engineering and founder of Morosco Forge, dives into the science of cold thermogenesis and its therapeutic benefits. He discusses how ice baths can alleviate chronic pain and enhance resilience. Thomas highlights the connection between cold exposure and vitamin D's role in autoimmunity. They explore using discomfort to confront fears and the psychological benefits of cold therapy. Joshua shares his personal journey with ice baths, revealing how uncomfortable activities eventually become easier.
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Start With Grounding, Food, Cold, Light
- Try grounding, better food, and cold exposure as low-cost measures to reduce autoimmune pain.
- Add deliberate light exposure and consider hyperbaric oxygen to address lingering deficits.
Cold Can Improve Vitamin D Metabolism
- Cold exposure can activate mitochondria to produce internal light that helps vitamin D metabolism.
- This may correct vitamin D dysregulation linked to many autoimmune diseases.
Two Weeks Of Cold Recruits Brown Fat
- Do cold exposure daily for about two weeks to recruit brown fat and improve cold thermogenesis.
- Use an app like Dminder to track sunlight and vitamin D-related behavior.