Rhonda Patrick on the Crazy Brain Benefits of Saunas

Sure, the sauna FEELS good, but don't forget about the brain benefits: observational trials have shown reductions in Alzheimer's & dementia risk, and emerging research suggests that a sauna protocol may even have anti-depressive effects that last up to 6 weeks from a single session!

In this video, expect to learn:
• How heat shock proteins seem to reduce Alzheimer's disease risk — at least based on observational evidence.
• How long heat shock proteins are elevated after a sauna session
• How the sauna boosted Rhonda's stress tolerance in grad school
• How the sauna boosts mood via increased sensitivity to endorphins
• How a single sauna session could created anti-depressive effects that last up to 6 weeks in a small pilot trail
• How a sauna habit may reduce chronic inflammation

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[chrisgoosebrooks]

I live in Florida. I’m in a sauna July-September.

[Therover]

Daily 20-minute sauna sessions three weeks now. My wife has noticed that my skin now has a subtle glow, even in complete darkness and my dog who used to bark at everything, now just gives me a knowing nod when I come home.

[denisebrewer]

I started sauna therapy to lower my high blood pressure. I did sauna for 20 minutes four times a week, exercise daily and eat a Whole Foods high omega 3 diet. After 3 months of sauna with cold water therapy, I experienced no change in my blood pressure whatsoever and went on blood pressure medication.😢

[patrickdeckdoctorokeano]

Rhonda, i have been a regular sauna user for 25 years. I currently have an outside sauna. There are so many unknowns and misconceptions regarding HOW to sauna that renders studies far from accurate. For example, sauna-ing with you eyes open vs closed is an entirely different experience. However, the single biggest 'mistake' i see people making is not using the sauna efficiently.. The body resists a fever state. People think that because they are sweating and hot that they have accomplished what is intended. The intent is raise the core temp even if this is only slightly. To achieve this people must cycle their sauna times. after twenty minutes most people, regardless on the saunas temp, feel the need to exit and call it a day. However, From there it can take another two three sessions to raise the core temperature. The is no exact recipe. The body can create differently depending on conditions. A secret i tell my guests is plan on at least an hour. The benefits of regular sauna use remain understudied.

[SonOfaBerg]

On a serious note, 2 cups of epsom salt, 1 cup of Himalayan sea salt, in a very hot bath for 20 minutes MINIMUM. Good for the body mind and soul. 🎉

[joe]

I wish she could speak directly to controlling for exercise and diet to sauna use. I would suspect most people who own a sauna, or are in the sauna at a gym, also have a regular cardio and strength training routine, and also likely eat healthier than the general population. I love the sauna, and I think a lot of the outcomes are likely tied to general lifestyle

[greysonross]

I didn’t go to the sauna 1 time this week before work ….. and it was the worst day of work this week - it sucked so bad

[kenycharles]

This is a study I should be following closely.
I can relate weeks worth of anecdotal experiences from working 12 hour days, every day on furnace teardowns and rebuilds and maintenance in glass factories.
Glass flows like smooth lava at 2, 800°F.
Factories build glass furnaces in pairs (atleast) so you can rebuild one furnace and the spare furnace will still have glass flowing and production never stops.
Working near a heat source such as this for weeks during a teardown and rebuild took some real assessment of my physical capabilities to come home safely every day.
But, the exhaustion, and recovery from exhaustion multiple times daily had a extraordinary effect on me.
For instance, working that close to heat requires that you wear another layer of protective clothing to insulate your self from combustion. 20 minutes or so is about all that is expected of you to stay near the heat.
When you step away from the work to cool down, 95°F and a breeze gives you goosebumps!
We were in the heat for 20 minutes and cooling off for about the same amount of time.
I felt great most of the time. But, you really had to focus on eat, work, sleep and that was about it for 6 to 9 weeks. Great job actually.
So good that I did often as I could for years, but as usual, I digress.
I know that I stayed healthy during most of those rebuilds.
Sigh.
SAUNA!!! You may have rescued me!
I'll be checking in, , off and on.
Thank you for this presentation!
Enjoy

[totorishop]

Hey is he recuperating from cancer ? He looks amazing here.

[jeffreygleaves]

My problem with sauna is after the sauna I'm wiped out the rest of the day. Electrolytes help some but my energy levels hit the dirt. I'm working out and eating right for more energy and the sauna is like an energy dump for me. Maybe you eventually grow more used to it? I've been at it quite a while and seeing some of these 'amazing benefits' would be encouraging.

[reneeraw]

Can we just mention how beautiful Rhonda’s complexion is?!!! I’d like to see a future video on what factors contribute towards excellent skin quality.

[kilgoretrout]

My new, portable sauna just arrived. I’m excited to see benefits to my health!

[sweetlaughter]

I lived in Guam for 18 months, and I was the healthiest of my life!

[andrewrivera]

Before I retired I’d get up early go to the gym, workout then do hot cold therapy the hot being a wet sauna and that would always help me get through the stresses of the day.

[AbrahamOnkst]

FAQ: What about infrared saunas?! Are these same benefits observed when Using the infrared sauna? Please answer 🙏🏽

[clarkeduggan]

Baths work just as well as saunas. I do sauna, steam room, and hot baths all the time and out of the 3, I find a bath of 46 degrees C gets me the hottest fastest. I also find it the easiest and less painful, although 46 degrees will definitely feel like it's burning you if you aren't used to it. It's also the most convenient since I can do it from home.

In Japanese onsen the normal baths are 38-40 degrees C and hotter ones I've seen are 45. Even 40 degrees is hot enough it just takes a bit longer.

[ianmacdonald]

I believe this interview was from a year ago? Are there any piblished findings done on the infared sauna raised body temperature trials mentioned in this video?

[MichaelSalo]

To explain the observational data. Could there be something as simple as: Finnish men who spend more time in the sauna, spend less time drinking at the bar?

[NowAbundant]

Funny, I just looked up the benefits of a sauna, and on a thread on quora, someone mentioned to research Dr Rhonda Patrick. As soon as I put her name in Google this video appear. Divine timing. Now I have been sitting in steam and saunas for decades, including some native america sweat lodges and I just feel absolutely amazing but now I wanted to get some scientific information. I had read years ago that it wasn't good for the thyroid.