The Human Operating Manual

Temperature Therapies

Temperature Therapies Huberman Email Heat Exposure Summary Heat exposure may offer tremendous benefits. However, it is extremely dangerous to use temperatures that are too hot. Pregnant women and children younger than 16 should not sauna. Start slow by using cooler temperatures that don’t significantly increase heart rate. Hyperthermia and dehydration are possible. Also, for men …

Thermoregulation Rabbit Hole

Thermoregulation Rabbit Hole To be explored… Topics listed below are ideas that are yet to be summarized.  Infrared research Sun exposure Genetic difference Heat shock protein deep dive The Immunity Fix notes Studies in Finland show bathing in a sauna 4 times a week reduces all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease risk by 40%. It’s not …

Cold Exposure

Cold Exposure https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/cold-exposure-therapy Not good for muscle repair (quells necessary inflammation): https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/12/191202220355.htm Boundless (ref) Cold thermogenesis:  Cold soaks, cold showers, splashing cold water on your face, wearing body-cooling gear, cryotherapy chambers, cool temperature at home, etc. Cold exposure can cause significant increases in metabolism and calorie-burning, increase insulin sensitivity, reduce systemic inflammation, improve sleep and …

Heat Exposure

Heat Exposure https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/whole-body-hyperthermia https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/sauna Sauna + Exercise for CV health and all-cause: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28972808/ Hyperthermic effect, baths, and depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5371197/ Sauna twice per week reduced pneumonia risk: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/10/09/saunas-cut-pneumonia-risk/ Boundless (ref) Heat Stress: Heat stress prevents muscle loss by triggering the release of heat shock proteins (HSPs), which eliminate free radicals, support antioxidant production, and repair misfolded, …

Thermoregulation Resources

Thermoregulation Resources The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits Biohacker’s Handbook: Upgrade Yourself and Unleash Your Inner Potential Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body, & Defy Aging Super Human: The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever Heat Shock Proteins Andrew Huberman YouTube Playlist: https://hubermanlab.com/ Rhonda Patrick FoundMyFitness …

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