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Ben Greenfield Life

Q&A 462: Ben's Latest Smoothie Recipe, How To Get Your Body To Sleep In Later, Should You Ice Sore Muscles, Do Lifewave Patches Really Work & More.

Sep 28, 2023
50:58
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Topics include the benefits of sodium bicarbonate for exercise performance, how to reset your circadian clock for better sleep, the science of icing sore muscles, and a discussion on the effectiveness of LifeWave patches for stimulating stem cells.
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  • Icing muscle damage can promote muscle regeneration by reducing inflammation at the injury site.
  • Adjusting temperature can help shift your body's internal clock and optimize sleep patterns.

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Icing Promotes Muscle Regeneration After Injury

A recent study conducted on rats has shown that applying ice to muscle damage may promote muscle regeneration. The researchers induced injury in the muscle fibers of the rats and then applied icing sessions three times a day. They found that icing reduced the accumulation of pro-inflammatory macrophages at the injury site, preventing the expansion of the injury. This discovery sheds light on why icing is beneficial for muscle recovery and highlights its potential to promote faster healing.

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