The Jordan Harbinger Show 1046: Hydrotherapy | Skeptical Sunday
Sep 8, 2024
Jessica Wynn, a writer and researcher skilled in debunking misconceptions, joins the conversation to challenge popular hydrotherapy practices. They unpack myths around drinking eight glasses of water daily, revealing it stems from marketing rather than necessity. The duo highlights potential dangers of extreme temperature changes in hydrotherapy, advocating for safer recovery methods like exercise. While discussing effective applications in medical contexts, Wynn emphasizes the importance of personalized advice from professionals before diving into hydrotherapy.
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Dead Sea Salt Benefits
- Dead Sea salt, unlike Epsom salts, offers real health benefits due to its mineral content.
- However, natural Dead Sea products may contain heavy metals; synthetics might be safer.
Hydration
- Hydrate by letting your thirst guide you.
- Forget the eight glasses a day rule; beverage companies fabricated it.
Overhydration Dangers
- Overhydration can be fatal, as demonstrated by the death of a college student forced to drink excessive water during hazing.
- Even athletes can overhydrate; a study found some marathon runners gained weight during races due to excess fluid intake.