The sauna and ice bath – contrast therapy

Combining sauna and ice bath (cold plunge) sessions—often called contrast therapy or hot-cold therapy—can offer several physical and mental health benefits. Here’s a breakdown of the potential benefits and how the combination works: 1. Improved Circulation Sauna (heat): Expands blood vessels (vasodilation), increases heart rate. Ice bath (cold): Constricts blood vessels (vasoconstriction), lowers heart rate.…