FoundMyFitness #067 Dr. Ashley Mason on Drug-free Approaches for Treating Depression, Insomnia, and Overeating
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Sep 1, 2021 Dr. Ashley Mason, a clinical psychologist and director at UCSF’s Osher Center, dives into innovative drug-free treatments for depression, insomnia, and overeating. She highlights sauna therapy's surprising benefits, linking heat exposure to improved mental health and cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Mason also discusses chronic insomnia, practical strategies for better sleep, and how mindfulness can transform unhealthy habits. Listeners gain insight into the interconnectedness of body temperature, mental well-being, and effective therapy approaches.
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Depression and Thermoregulation
- People with depression often experience thermoregulatory dysfunction.
- Sauna use may help correct this dysfunction and reduce depressive symptoms.
WBH vs. Sauna
- Whole-body hyperthermia (WBH) is more intense than typical sauna use.
- WBH involves precise temperature control and typically a longer, single session.
Janssen's WBH Study
- A 2016 study by Janssen et al. showed WBH effectively reduced depression symptoms.
- One WBH session led to significant improvements lasting six weeks.
