The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance How to Stack Cold Water, Sauna and Breathing to Accelerate Your Metabolism – Susanna Soeberg, Ph.D. : 1014
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Jan 25, 2023 Susanna Soeberg, Ph.D., is a Danish researcher and expert in cold and heat therapy. In this discussion, she reveals how cold water immersion and sauna can supercharge your metabolism. Discover the science behind brown fat activation and the essential role of breathing techniques during cold exposure. Susanna emphasizes going all-in on cold for maximum benefits and shares her insights on balancing heat and cold for optimal health. Tune in for practical tips on winter swimming and how these practices can boost your well-being!
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Brown Fat and Cold Exposure
- Susanna Soeberg's interest in cold and heat therapy stemmed from her research on brown fat activation and metabolism.
- She discovered that continuous cold exposure increases brown fat, which improves insulin sensitivity and blood sugar regulation.
Finding the Right Cold Dose
- Find the right amount of cold exposure for your body, as individual responses vary.
- Avoid excessive cold, as it can overstress the body and counteract the benefits.
Slope of the Curve Biology
- Dave Asprey's "slope of the curve biology" suggests that rapid transitions between states (like hot to cold) maximize biological change.
- Short, intense exposures are more effective than prolonged, less intense ones.
