Ep. 228 - Cold Water Immersion

What is cold therapy and why should I do it? We are answering this question and more on today's episode of Beyond the Basics Health Academy podcast. Cathy Moore, PA, is joining us today to discuss the benefits of cold therapy and how it supports the overall health of an individual. Stress isn't always a bad thing, and allowing our body to adjust to the stress of cold comes with many health benefits. Dr. Meaghan is sharing her personal experience with cold water immersion and how it affects her personal life. The patients Dr. Meaghan sees who have done cold water immersion have also seen benefits in their lives. Cathy is also going into the differences between using a cryo-tank and immersing yourself in cold water. Contrast therapy is also becoming more popular, so we are going to talk about the benefits of this. Listen in to learn about all the benefits of cold therapy and how to get started with this amazing therapy.    BE KIND TO OTHERS, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES   [00:00] Episode teaser [00:39] Show intro  [00:55] Welcome to Cathy Moore [02:15] What are the benefits of cold therapy? [07:06] Stress of exposing your skin to cold  [08:47] Cold water immersion: a personal experience [12:12] Shutting off your mind to focus  [12:59] Patient experiences with cold water immersion  [15:39] Mitochondria and metabolism with cold water immersion  [16:27] The changes in the vagus nerve and hormonal patterns [18:22] Immersion in cold water vs. cryo-tanks vs. shower [22:56] How does contrast therapy work and what are the benefits? [26:45] How to get started with cold water therapy [28:16] Be competitive with yourself  [31:06] Closing comments [31:58] Jump in to One Agora Health  [32:17] Outro    Stay connected to Dr. Meaghan and her work through the following links Youtube: One Agora Integrative and Aesthetic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvlMzs8K94 Instagram: OneAgoraHealth DrMeaghanKirschling Facebook: One Agora Health Twitter: BTBHAcademy LinkedIn: Dr. Meaghan Kirschling Clinic Website: oneagorahealth.com YouTube | One Agora Integrative & Aesthetic Clinic YouTube | One Agora Integrative & Aesthetic Clinic One Agora Integrative Health Clinic Tour  YouTube One Agora Integrative & Aesthetic Clinic Online health and wellness community focused on connecting quality resources and experts with healthcare consumers. Check us out at beyondthebasicshealthacademy.com