Harnessing the Power of Contrast Therapy for Longevity and Resilience - Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Janelle Strayer transitioned from a medical career to holistic health after discovering the benefits of cold and heat therapies.
Cold therapy helps reduce inflammation, stress, and enhances recovery by pushing blood to vital organs.
Heat therapy, such as sauna use, relaxes muscles, lowers blood pressure, and aids in detoxification.
The recommended weekly regimen is 11 minutes of cold exposure and 57 minutes of heat exposure.
Cold plunges and cryotherapy should be timed appropriately around workouts to maximize benefits.
The physiological effects of these therapies include the release of neurotransmitters and hormones that improve overall well-being.
Janelle emphasizes the importance of preventative health care over traditional disease care.
Getting comfortable with discomfort through cold exposure can improve mental resilience and stress management.

Cold therapy reduces inflammation and stress while enhancing recovery.
Heat therapy relaxes muscles and aids in detoxification.
Both therapies stimulate the release of beneficial hormones and neurotransmitters.

Cold therapy can help manage cortisol levels and reduce stress.
Janelle argues that controlled stress from cold exposure can enhance resilience.
Improved sleep and reduced inflammation contribute to lower stress levels.

"If you would just work out and change your lifestyle, your life could be so much better."

"Getting comfortable with discomfort through cold exposure can improve mental resilience."

"I think putting yourself into a position that is hard and uncomfortable retrains your brain to deal with stress."