Why Heat Improves Mental Health! How Sauna Can Help Fight Alzheimer’s!

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July 9, 2025 • 46 mins

Looking to boost your heart health, enhance cognitive function, and recover faster after workouts? In this essential episode, Dr. Kristen Holmes shares how sauna is the key to unlock all these benefits. Discover how to create a sauna practice for maximum health gains, the surprising connection between sauna use and longevity, and whether dry or infrared sauna is the best choice for your wellness goals. (00:00) Intro (01:01) Proven Health Benefits of Sauna (04:09) Sauna Benefits for Muscle Recovery After Workouts (07:13) Dry Sauna vs. Infrared Sauna: Key Differences (09:01) Top Health Benefits of Dry Sauna (11:14) Top Health Benefits of Infrared Sauna (14:38) Choosing the Right Sauna For You (16:42) How to Prepare and Stay Hydrated for the Sauna (19:46) Ideal Sauna Frequency and Duration for Maximum Benefits (24:29) WHOOP Ad (25:28) Bon Charge Ad (26:34) How Sauna Helps Your Body (27:01) Muscle Tension Relief and Relaxation with Sauna (28:14) How Sauna Improves Blood Circulation (29:33) Pain Relief and Recovery with Sauna Use (31:57) Contrast Therapy: Combining Sauna and Cold Exposure (34:48) How to Use Contrast Therapy for Optimal Results (39:20) Essential Sauna Safety Guidelines and Precautions (42:01) Final Thoughts on Sauna (43:44) Fiverr Ad Follow me here: www.instagram.com/scienceandsoul www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes/ Sponsored by: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/ Bon Charge - http://BONCHARGE.COM/KRISTEN use code KRISTEN for 15% off Fiverr - https://fvrr.co/kristen use code KRISTEN for 10% off your first hire SYNCH ID: MB01KRPNTA1XMXP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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