Scientists rigorously looked at the risk of death and cardiac events in more than 2,000 Finnish sauna users over 20 years.
Since nearly everyone in Finland uses saunas at least once a week, that was the control group. The average temperature in the saunas was 174°F.
This constriction can reduce blood flow to certain areas, potentially reducing swelling and tissue breakdown associated with inflammation. Cold therapy might help decrease inflammation and provide relief in conditions like #MuscleSoreness or certain #inflammatory responses.
When the body is exposed to cold, it activates brown fat to produce heat, leading to an increase in calorie burning. This can contribute to #WeightLoss over time.
In terms of reducing inflammation, cold exposure can cause vasoconstriction, which is the narrowing of blood vessels