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Dr Jonathan Leary Are Cold Plunge Sauna Clubs The Future of Wellness Communities

Key Takeaways

Human connection is crucial for health, yet it's declining.
Dr. Jonathan Leary's Remedy Place combines wellness with social interaction.
Functional medicine helps understand individual health needs.
The pandemic increased awareness of personal health responsibility.
Social wellness can replace traditional alcohol-centered socializing.
Designing environments to enhance physiology is key to wellness.
Community and purpose are vital for longevity and well-being.

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Years of patient feedback leading to the creation of Remedy Place.

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Pages in Dr. Leary's business plan binder.

Importance of Human Connection

Connection is essential for health but is declining.
Isolation accelerates health issues and mortality.

Remedy Place Concept

Combines wellness practices like ice baths and saunas with socializing.
Offers an alternative to alcohol-centered social interactions.

Functional Medicine

Analyzes individual health needs for personalized solutions.
Addresses common complaints about lifestyle changes affecting social life.

Pandemic's Impact on Wellness Awareness

Increased focus on personal health responsibility.
Shift towards prioritizing self-care and wellness.

Designing Healing Environments

Importance of environment in enhancing physiological health.
Future spaces will be optimized for health and wellness.

Community and Longevity

Community and purpose are undervalued in health discussions.
Connection can significantly impact life expectancy.

Notable Quotes

"Health is not the absence of illness."

"Only you can make you healthy."

"If you wanted to cut somebody's life expectancy in half at any age, put them in isolation."