Episode #56 Sweating It Out: The Scientific Benefits of Sauna Therapy with Joy Hussain, MD, PhD

Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil delve into physiological and mental health benefits of sauna therapy with Dr. Joy Hussain, MD, PhD. An expert in sauna research, Dr. Hussain reveals the unique effects of various heat therapies—from traditional Finnish saunas to infrared and steam saunas. Explore how sauna activates the body's natural stress responses, boosting cardiovascular health, improving muscle recovery, and even mitgating perimenopausal symptoms in women. The conversation addresses common questions like, "Do saunas detox the body?" and "Which health conditions have evidence to support sauna use?"

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Episode #56 Sweating It Out: The Scientific Benefits of Sauna Therapy with Joy Hussain, MD, PhD is an episode from Body of Wonder by Arizona Board of Regents.

This episode is 28:30 long.

This episode was published on Nov 26, 2024.

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