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The NIH Needs Ice Bath Science | Kevin Fontaine, PhD | Uncommon Living 29

from Uncommon Living: A Dialogue in Human Resilience · host Thomas P Seager, PhD

Thomas P Seager, PhD, and Kevin Fontaine discuss the emerging field of cold plunge therapy, exploring its potential benefits for mental and physical health, particularly in relation to opioid addiction and diabetes. Additionally, they delve into the challenges of securing research funding, the influence of the pharmaceutical industry, and the importance of dietary choices in overall health. Ice Bath for Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/ice-bath-glucose-monitoring-diabetesCold Plunge Research: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/cold-plunge-researchThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and CEO of the Morozko Forge ice bath company. Opinions and any other information expressed in this interview are for general education and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in the Uncommon Living podcast constitutes medical advice.

Thomas P Seager, PhD, and Kevin Fontaine discuss the emerging field of cold plunge therapy, exploring its potential benefits for mental and physical health, particularly in relation to opioid addiction and diabetes. Additionally, they delve into the challenges of securing research funding, the influence of the pharmaceutical industry, and the importance of dietary choices in overall health. Ice Bath for Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/ice-bath-glucose-monitoring-diabetesCold Plunge Research: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/cold-plunge-researchThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and CEO of the Morozko Forge ice bath company. Opinions and any other information expressed in this interview are for general education and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in the Uncommon Living podcast constitutes medical advice.

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