I describe mechanisms by which deliberate cold exposure can enhance mental health, physical health, and performance. I detail specific protocols to safely engage in deliberate cold exposure, including minimal exposure times, time-of-day effects, determining optimal temperatures, recovery, mindset, and movement during cold exposure. I discuss how cold exposure can be used to safely stress the body to improve attention, mood, and cognitive focus and boost metabolism and reduce inflammation. Also, I explain how cold exposure on specific regions of the body (called glabrous skin surfaces) can be leveraged to enhance endurance and weight training and increase work output.<h2>Thank you to our sponsors</h2>AG1 (Athletic Greens): <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/huberman%20">https://athleticgreens.com/huberman</a>ROKA: https://roka.com - use code "huberman"Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman<h2>See Andrew Huberman Live: The Brain Body Contract</h2>Tuesday, May 17th: Seattle, WAWednesday, May 18th: Portland, OR<a href="https://hubermanlab.com/tour">https://hubermanlab.com/tour</a><h2>Our Patreon page</h2><a href="https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman">https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman</a><h2>Supplements from Thorne</h2><a href="https://www.thorne.com/u/huberman">https://www.thorne.com/u/huberman</a>For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://hubermanlab.com/using-deliberate-cold-exposure-for-heath-and-performance/">hubermanlab.com</a>.<h2>Timestamps</h2>(00:00:00) Deliberate Cold Exposure, Health Warning(00:04:23) Tool: Moderate Exercise & Cognitive Work(00:10:47) The Brain-Body Contract(00:11:32) AG1 (Athletic Greens), ROKA, Helix Sleep(00:15:37) Circadian Rhythm & Body Temperature(00:18:41) Tool: Quickly Decrease Core Body Temperature, Glabrous Skin(00:25:26) Mental Effects of Cold Exposure(00:29:02) Physical Effects of Cold Exposure(00:30:11) How Cold Should the Temperature Be?(00:34:53) Cold Showers vs. Cold Water Immersion(00:38:27) Protocols for Cold Exposure(00:50:57) Optimal Mindset(s) During Cold Exposure(00:55:26) Tool: Using Movement During Cold Exposure(00:57:51) Optimal Frequency of Cold Exposure(01:00:22) Cold Exposure for Dopamine, Mood & Focus(01:12:55) Cold Exposure & Metabolism, Brown Fat(01:25:55) Tool: Caffeine, Dopamine & Cold Exposure(01:29:14) Tools: Increasing Metabolism w/Cold – The Søberg Principle, Shivering(01:34:15) Norepinephrine & Fat Cells(01:36:22) Cold, Physical Performance, Inflammation(01:47:36) Hyperthermia & Glabrous Skin Cooling(01:53:27) Tool: Palmar Cooling & Endurance(02:03:18) Cold Exposure to Groin, Increasing Testosterone(02:07:50) Tool: Optimal Timing for Daily Cold Exposure(02:11:16) Neural Network Newsletter, Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify Reviews, Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Patreon, Thorne, Instagram, TwitterTitle Card Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.blabacphoto.com">Mike Blabac</a>Disclaimer: The Huberman Lab Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

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Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Heath and Performance | Episode 66

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