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Nov 18, 2025 1 hr 9 min

Why Fasting, Cold Plunges & Exercise Actually Work: Hormesis Explained

from Medical Disruptor™ by Dr. E Hosted by Dr. Efrat LaMandre PhD, FNP-C

Chronic stress can wreck you; but the right amount can actually make you stronger. With returning guest Dr. Eleanor Stein, we break down a framework you can start today: cold exposure, heat exposure, movement you can sustain, light, and metabolic switching. Get the dose right, protect recovery, and mitochondria ramp, brain pathways recalibrate, and resilience climbs. Too much stress burns you out. No stress leaves you unprepared. Capacity lives in the cycle. If you’re done with extremes and gimmicks, this conversation gives you a practical starting point. Want to know more about Hormesis? Check this out: eleanorsteinmd.ca/dr-e-hormesis Looking to schedule a consultation with Dr. E? Book here: drefratlamandre.com/consult Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:27] Neuroplasticity recap [00:04:12] Imaging pitfalls [00:22:08] Hormesis keys [00:35:11] Metabolic switching [00:46:46] Red/IR light Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein IG: https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@DrEleanorStein Website:https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/

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