Not All Fat Is Created Equal In the cultural war against obesity, the word “fat” has become synonymous with “bad.” Yet not all fat is created equal, such as white fat and brown fat. We are taught that adipose tissue is merely a storage depot for excess calories, a passive backpack of energy we carry…
In spite of the incredibly traumatic experience of taking my first cold plunge and discovering what it truly meant to shake uncontrollably; my personal experience with cold plunge has had a profound, net-positive effect on my overall well-being. New “fads” seem to come and go on the daily, most of them only managing to hang…
Alternative Options To Blood Sugar Control For decades, the management of blood glucose has centered entirely on one hormone: Insulin. We are taught that when we eat carbohydrates, blood sugar rises, and the pancreas releases insulin to unlock our cells and let the energy in. However, in an era of epidemic insulin resistance, that “front…
The age-old practice of cold water immersion, more commonly known today as ice baths or cold plunge, has gained renewed attention not just for its physical benefits but for its potential ice bath benefits for mental health. With a surge in research and public interest, it’s time to explore this subject in-depth. 📝 KEY TAKEAWAYS 🤔 What…
When you read about the benefits of ice baths (aka cold plunge or cold therapy), you typically read about reduced inflammation, reduced stress and anxiety, increased alertness and other physiological effects. However there are two benefits of ice baths that, in our opinion, get glossed over the most despite being among the most impactful. They…
