Episode 100 - Heat Stress, Cold Stress and Fatigue Recovery

September 20, 2024 00:37:02
Episode 100 - Heat Stress, Cold Stress and Fatigue Recovery
The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast
Episode 100 - Heat Stress, Cold Stress and Fatigue Recovery

Sep 20 2024 | 00:37:02

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Hosted By

Anna Marsh

Show Notes

The use of heat and cold can be supportive for health, but where do they factor in when it comes to fatigue recovery? How do we know when we are ready to add heat or cold stress to our healing routines? How can we do this safely to avoid energy crashes or post-exertional malaise?

All these questions and more are answered in the latest episode of the Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast. 

Hot and cold are two of several stressors known as "hormetic stressors". Hormetic stressors are stressors that, when applied in the appropriate dosage, can cause a positive adaptation in the body. Using heat and/or cold in the right dosage, can therefore, create positive changes that may be supportive for fatigue recovery. However, when applied in dosages that are not appropriate for the individual, there can be a negative adaptation, often experienced as an energy crash or symptom flare.

Therefore, knowing how and when the apply heat and cold stress appropriately, is what we cover in this episode. Unfortunately, there are no set protocols for heat and cold stress, so this episode will teach you how to work with your body to create a protocol for yourself!

Additional Resources:

Deliberate Heat Exposure Protocols From Huberman Lab

Use of Cold Exposure in Health and Performance

How To Create Stability in Chronic Fatigue

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